Cam Atkinson

Cam Atkinson
Born June 5, 1989 (1989-06-05) (age 22)
Riverside, CT, USA
Height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight 165 lb (75 kg; 11 st 11 lb)
Position Right Wing
Shoots Right
NHL team (P)
Cur. team		 Columbus Blue Jackets
Springfield Falcons (AHL)
NHL Draft 157th overall, 2008
Columbus Blue Jackets
Playing career 2011–present

Cameron Atkinson (born June 5, 1989) is an American professional ice hockey player. He is currently playing with the Springfield Falcons in the American Hockey League.

He is best known for playing for the Boston College Eagles men's ice hockey team in the NCAA's Division I Hockey East conference. He was selected by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 6th round (157th overall) of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft out of Avon Old Farms School in Avon, Connecticut. Although he is smaller than most forwards, he is known for his great speed, soft hands, and excellent shooting skills.[1]

In the 2009–10 season Atkinson lead the nation in goals scored with thirty goals, including two in the National Championship game.[2] During one stretch of the 2009–10 season Atkinson scored three hat-tricks in ten games.[3]

In March 2011 Atkinson signed a two year contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets organization.[4] He then began playing for the Springfield Falcons. While with the Springfield Falcons of the AHL, Atkinson made his mark on the team by recording 3 goals and 2 assists for 5 points in 5 games.

His first NHL goal was scored on October 10, 2011 against Cory Schneider of the Vancouver Canucks, although the Canucks won, 3-2.[5] He was sent to Springfield after playing four games with Columbus in 2011-12.[6]

He was named to the 2012 AHL All-Star team on January 4th, 2012 for his play with the Springfield Falcons during the 2011-2012 Season, as of 1/4/12 he had 15 goals and 10 assists through 30 games. He was one of 13 rookies named to the All-Star teams.[7]

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Notable awards and honors

Career statistics

    Season  
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM
2008–09 Boston College HE 36 7 12 19 28
2009–10 Boston College HE 42 30 23 53 30
2010–11 Boston College HE 38 31 21 52 28
2010–11 Springfield Falcons AHL 5 3 2 5 0
2011–12 Springfield Falcons AHL 30 15 10 25 18
NCAA totals 117 68 56 124 86
AHL totals 35 18 12 30 18

References

  1. ^ Howe, Jeff (31 March 2010). "BC's Chris Kreider, Cam Atkinson Among Players to Watch During Frozen Four". NESN. http://www.nesn.com/2010/03/bcs-chris-kreider-cam-atkinson-among-players-to-watch-during-frozen-four.html. Retrieved 14 February 2011. 
  2. ^ Connolly, John (11 April 2010). "Cam Atkinson reaches goals". The Boston Herald. http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/college/hockey/view.bg?articleid=1246323. Retrieved 14 February 2011. 
  3. ^ Marrapese-Burrell, Nancy (9 April 2010). "Atkinson helped to hold the line". The Boston Globe. http://www.boston.com/sports/colleges/mens_hockey/articles/2010/04/09/atkinson_helped_to_hold_the_line/. Retrieved 14 February 2011. 
  4. ^ "Blue Jackets sign Boston College forward Atkinson". USA Today. Associated Press. 27 March 2011. http://www.usatoday.com/sports/hockey/nhl/2011-03-27-4253308507_x.htm. Retrieved 27 March 2011. 
  5. ^ http://www.nhl.com/ice/recap.htm?id=2011020030
  6. ^ Berlet, B.. "Whale Suffer Shootout Loss in Home Opener". Connecticut Whale. http://www.ctwhale.com/default.asp?ctwhale=59&objId=1626. Retrieved 2011-10-17. 
  7. ^ http://theahl.com/2012-all-star-rosters-unveiled-p175275
  8. ^ "Cam Atkinson Profile". The Hockey News. http://forecaster.thehockeynews.com/hockeynews/hockey/player.cgi?6602. 
  9. ^ National Hockey League (2010). The National Hockey League Official Guide & Record Book/2011. Triumph Books. p. 277. ISBN 978-1-60078-422-4. 
  10. ^ Hockey East First-Team All-Stars
  11. ^ "Hockey East Announces 2010-2011 All-Star Teams". Hockey East Online. http://www.hockeyeastonline.com/men/pres1011/201103/mar17as.php. 
  12. ^ "Hockey East Tournament 2011: Boston College Defends Title, Wins 5-3 Over Merrimack". SB Nation Boston. http://boston.sbnation.com/2011/3/19/2061009/boston-college-merrimack-hockey-east-championship-final. 
  13. ^ http://theahl.com/2012-all-star-rosters-unveiled-p175275

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