Cam Atkinson

Hockey Player

Cam Atkinson was born in Greenwich, Connecticut, United States on June 5th, 1989 and is the Hockey Player. At the age of 34, Cam Atkinson biography, profession, age, height, weight, eye color, hair color, build, measurements, education, career, dating/affair, family, news updates, and networth are available.

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Other Names / Nick Names
Cameron Thomas Atkinson, Cam
Date of Birth
June 5, 1989
Nationality
United States
Place of Birth
Greenwich, Connecticut, United States
Age
34 years old
Zodiac Sign
Gemini
Profession
Ice Hockey Player
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Cam Atkinson Height, Weight, Eye Color and Hair Color

At 34 years old, Cam Atkinson has this physical status:

Height
173cm
Weight
79.4kg
Hair Color
Light Brown
Eye Color
Green
Build
Athletic
Measurements
Not Available
Cam Atkinson Religion, Education, and Hobbies
Religion
Not Available
Hobbies
Not Available
Education
Boston College
Cam Atkinson Spouse(s), Children, Affair, Parents, and Family
Spouse(s)
Natalie Malone
Children
Not Available
Dating / Affair
Natalie Malone
Parents
Tom Atkinson
Cam Atkinson Career

Playing career

Atkinson, smaller than most other hockey players at 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 m) was generally overlooked by National Hockey League (NHL) teams during his draft year. He was ultimately selected in the sixth round, 157th overall, by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. Rather than enter the NHL right away, Atkinson chose to honor his commitment to play college ice hockey for the Boston College Eagles. His first collegiate goal was the game-winner in his debut game, a 5-4 win over the Wisconsin Badgers on October 10, 2008. He was named Hockey East's Rookie of the Week for the performance. Atkinson played in all 36 regular-season games for Boston College during his freshman 2008–09 season, recording seven goals, including two game-winning goals, and 12 assists for a total of 19 points. Despite the Eagles honoring Atkinson with the Bernie Burke Outstanding Freshman Award, he regarded his own season with trepidation, telling reporters that one "can't have the highest of expectations as a freshman".

In the 2009–10 season, Atkinson led the NCAA in goals scored with 30, including two in the National Championship game. During one stretch of the 2009–10 season Atkinson scored three hat-tricks in ten games.

On March 27, 2011, Columbus signed Atkinson to a two-year entry-level contract that included an amateur tryout agreement to finish out the 2010–11 season for the Springfield Falcons, the Blue Jackets' American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate. He made his professional hockey debut on April 1, 2011, scoring the game-winning goal in a victory over the Bridgeport Sound Tigers. He appeared in five games for Springfield that season, with three goals and five points in the process.

His first NHL goal was scored on October 10, 2011, against Cory Schneider of the Vancouver Canucks, a game the Canucks won 3–2. He was returned to Springfield after playing four games with Columbus in the 2011–12 NHL season.

After his return to the AHL, Atkinson was named to the 2012 AHL Eastern Conference All-Star Team on January 4, 2012, as a result of his impressive play with Springfield during the 2011–12 AHL season, with 15 goals and ten assists through 30 games. He was one of 13 rookies named to the two All-Star teams.

On April 5, 2012, Atkinson recorded his first career NHL hat-trick against the Colorado Avalanche in a 5–2 Blue Jacket win. Atkinson recorded his second hat trick against the Chicago Blackhawks to help the Blue Jackets win 5–2 on March 27, 2015. Atkinson recorded his third career hat trick during the 2015–16 season in a 5–2 win over the Montreal Canadiens.

During the 2016-17 NHL season, Atkinson experienced a breakout season, recording phenomenal numbers and helping the Blue Jackets ascend to the top of the standings. He was named to the 2017 NHL All-Star Game as a replacement for Pittsburgh Penguins star Evgeni Malkin, who was pulled out from a lower-body injury. Atkinson was previously considered to have been "snubbed" by being left off the original roster.

On November 16, 2017, the Blue Jackets signed Atkinson to a seven-year, $41.125 million contract extension worth $5.875 million annually. During the 2017–18 season Atkinson recorded his fourth hat trick against the Philadelphia Flyers to help the Blue Jackets win their sixth straight game.

Atkinson had statistically the best season of his career during the 2018–19 season. His 41 goals, 28 assists, and 69 points were career bests in each category. Atkinson also added 8 points in 10 games during the playoffs.

On July 24, 2021, Atkinson was traded by the Blue Jackets to the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for Jakub Voráček.

Source

Three Flyers players don neck guards in practice and plan to wear them in games following the tragic on-ice collision that killed Adam Johnson in England: 'Why would I not put it on?'

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 18, 2023
Cam Atkinson, Travis Sanheim, and Travis Konecny were among the Philadelphia Flyers' neck guards at Friday's practice after American Adam Johnson's tragic death when his throat was cut by an opponent's skate blade last month in England. 'Unfortunately, it's one of those things that happen and it freaks you out like that,' Konecny told NBC Sports' Jordan Hall. At home, I have a wife and children.' To me, it's like, why would I not put it on? I've certainly had skates in varying places where you look or your legs.' I think it was either last year or the year before, where I tripped and a guy went to take off, and his skate struck my visor right in front of my face. It just scared me. It's one of those things where you say, 'It won't happen to me,''' it's one of those things.' Johnson, 29, was playing for the Nottingham Panthers against the Sheffield Steelers on October 28 when he was struck by opponent Matt Petgrave's skate blade in an Elite Ice Hockey League match at Sheffield's home arena. According to police, he died as a result of a fatal neck injury.
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