Roger Neilson

Roger Paul Neilson, CM (June 16, 1934 – June 21, 2003) was a National Hockey League coach, and was responsible for many victories in the game. He is a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame in the builder category.

Roger Neilson
Roger Neilson statue outside Rogers Arena in Vancouver
Born	Roger Paul Neilson (1934-06-16)June 16, 1934 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Died	June 21, 2003(2003-06-21) (aged 69) Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Occupation	Former NHL coach

Early life and career

Neilson was born in Toronto, Ontario. After attending North Toronto Collegiate Institute, his coaching career began as a student at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, and continued upon graduation with a degree in Physical Education in both hockey and baseball.

Neilson died on June 21, 2003 from bone and skin cancer in Peterborough, Ontario, aged 69.^[1]