Cam Atkinson
| Cam Atkinson | |
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| Born | June 5, 1989 Greenwich, 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 | Columbus Blue Jackets |
| National team |  United States |
| NHL Draft | 157th overall, 2008 Columbus Blue Jackets |
| Playing career | 2011–present |
Cameron Thomas Atkinson (born June 5, 1989) is an American professional ice hockey player. He is currently playing with the Columbus Blue Jackets in the National Hockey League. Atkinson was selected by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 6th round (157th overall) of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.
Playing career
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 4, 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]
On April 5, 2012 he recorded his first NHL hat trick against the Colorado Avalanche in a 5-2 win.
Career statistics
Regular season and playoffs
| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | 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 | 51 | 29 | 15 | 44 | 31 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2011–12 | Columbus Blue Jackets | NHL | 27 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2012–13 | Springfield Falcons | AHL | 33 | 17 | 21 | 38 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2012–13 | Columbus Blue Jackets | NHL | 35 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| NHL totals | 62 | 16 | 16 | 32 | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
International
| Year | Team | Comp | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | United States | WC | 8 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| International totals | 8 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||
Awards and honors
| Award | Year | |
|---|---|---|
| All-Hockey East Second Team | 2009–10 | [8] |
| All-Hockey East First Team | 2010–11 | [9][10] |
- NCAA Championship All-Tournament Team (2010)[11]
- Hockey East Tournament MVP (2010–11)[12]
- Named to 2011-2012 AHL Eastern Conference All-Star Team[7]
References
- ↑ Howe, Jeff (31 March 2010). "BC's Chris Kreider, Cam Atkinson Among Players to Watch During Frozen Four". NESN. Retrieved 14 February 2011.
- ↑ Connolly, John (11 April 2010). "Cam Atkinson reaches goals". The Boston Herald. Retrieved 14 February 2011.
- ↑ Marrapese-Burrell, Nancy (9 April 2010). "Atkinson helped to hold the line". The Boston Globe. Retrieved 14 February 2011.
- ↑ "Blue Jackets sign Boston College forward Atkinson". USA Today. Associated Press. 27 March 2011. Retrieved 27 March 2011.
- ↑ Vancouver Canucks at Columbus Blue Jackets Game Recap - 10/10/2011
- ↑ Berlet, B. "Whale Suffer Shootout Loss in Home Opener". Connecticut Whale. Retrieved 2011-10-17.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 TheAHL.com | The American Hockey League | 2012 All-Star rosters unveiled
- ↑ "Cam Atkinson Profile". The Hockey News.
- ↑ Hockey East First-Team All-Stars
- ↑ "Hockey East Announces 2010-2011 All-Star Teams". Hockey East Online.
- ↑ National Hockey League (2010). The National Hockey League Official Guide & Record Book/2011. Triumph Books. p. 277. ISBN 978-1-60078-422-4.
- ↑ "Hockey East Tournament 2011: Boston College Defends Title, Wins 5-3 Over Merrimack". SB Nation Boston.
External links
- Cam Atkinson's player profile at NHL.com
- Cam Atkinson's career statistics at EliteProspects.com
- Cameron Atkinson's career statistics at The Internet Hockey Database
| Awards and achievements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Matt Lombardi |
William Flynn Tournament Most Valuable Player 2011 |
Succeeded by Johnny Gaudreau |