Cam Barker

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Position Defence
Shoots Left
Height
Weight
ft 3 in (1.91 m)
200 lb (91 kg)
NHL Team (P)
Cur. Team
Chicago Blackhawks
Norfolk Admirals (AHL)
Nationality Flag of Canada Canada
Born April 4, 1986,
Winnipeg, MAN, CAN
NHL Draft 3rd overall, 2004
Chicago Blackhawks
Pro Career 2006 – present

Cameron Barker (born April 4, 1986 in Winnipeg, Manitoba) is a Canadian junior ice hockey defenceman. He was drafted in the 1st round, 3rd overall, in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft by the Chicago Blackhawks.

Barker currently plays for the Norfolk Admirals of the American Hockey League.

He was signed to an entry-level contract by the Blackhawks on August 22, 2005, but played only one game with the team before being returned to his junior team, the Medicine Hat Tigers. This may have been a blessing in disguise for Barker, as he had another shot of representing Canada at the World Junior Hockey Championship. Barker was a part of the 2005 gold winning team, but got mononucleosis mid-way through the tournament. He was the only returning player from the previous year on the 2006 team. The team repeated as gold medalists, defeating Russia in the final.

Although the Blackhawks are currently a struggling, young team, they have a bright future, especially in regards to defenceman. Along with Barker, Brent Seabrook and Duncan Keith are also in the mix.