Cam Neely
Canadian ice hockey player
Cameron Michael Neely (born June 6, 1965 in Comox, British Columbia, Canada) is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey right winger. He played for the Vancouver Canucks for 3 seasons and the Boston Bruins for 10 seasons. Neely was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2005. He was named President of the Boston Bruins on June 16, 2010. His jersey number #8 was retired by the Boston Bruins.
Cam Neely | |||
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Hockey Hall of Fame, 2005 | |||
Born |
Comox, British Columbia, Canada | June 6, 1965||
Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | ||
Weight | 218 lb (99 kg; 15 st 8 lb) | ||
Position | Right Wing | ||
Shot | Right | ||
Played for |
Vancouver Canucks Boston Bruins | ||
NHL Draft |
9th overall, 1983 Vancouver Canucks | ||
Playing career | 1983–1996 |
Neely joined the 50 goals in 50 games club when he scored 50 goals in 44 games in 1993–94.
Both of Neely's parents died of cancer. He set up the Cam Neely Foundation. He helps cancer patients live at the "Neely House" while having cancer treatments.