Cam Neely
Inducted:
2005
Player Stats
Stats:
6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
218 lb (99 kg; 15 st 8 lb)
Born:
June 6, 1965
Comox, British Columbia, Canada
Position:
Left wing
College:
NA
Cam Neely was the ultimate power forward of his era—a rare blend of brute strength, finesse, and relentless scoring. Known for his physical presence and quick release, Neely starred for the Boston Bruins after beginning his NHL career with the Vancouver Canucks.
He became a fan favorite in Boston for his fearlessness and goal-scoring ability, recording three 50-goal seasons—including an incredible 50 goals in just 49 games in 1993–94. Despite knee injuries that cut his career short, Neely scored over 350 goals in just 726 games. He was a dominant playoff performer, helping lead the Bruins to two Stanley Cup Finals.
Off the ice, Neely has remained a key figure in hockey, serving as Boston’s team president and helping build the 2011 Stanley Cup-winning squad. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2005, a symbol of grit, talent, and lasting impact.
Neely's Awards and Records
- CHL Memorial Cup champion — 1983.
- Won the Seventh Player Award — 1987, 1994
- NHL All-Star Game — 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1996
- Named to the NHL Second All-Star team — 1988, 1990, 1991, 1994
- Won the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy — 1994
- Won the Lester Patrick Trophy — 2010
- Stanley Cup champion — 2011
NHL Record
- Scored 50 goals in just 49 games (1993–94)
- One of only five players in NHL history to score 50 goals in fewer than 50 games
- Model of the modern "power forward"
- One of the highest career goals-per-game averages in NHL history
- First NHL player to win the Masterton Trophy (1994)
NHL Teams
Vancouver Canucks (1984-86)
Boston Bruins (1987-96)
NHL Draft:
9th overall, 1983
Vancouver Canucks
Numbers Worn:
17
NHL Stats
Seasons:
13 (1983–1996)
Games Played:
726
Goals:
395
Assists:
299
Points:
694
Penalty Minutes:
1,241
Playoff Games:
93
Playoff Points:
89 (57 G, 32 A)