Cam Atkinson
American ice hockey player (born 1989) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Cameron Thomas Atkinson (born June 5, 1989) is an American professional ice hockey right winger who plays for the Tampa Bay Lightning. Atkinson was selected by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the sixth round, 157th overall, of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft, and has also played for the Philadelphia Flyers.
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Cam Atkinson | |||
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Atkinson with the Columbus Blue Jackets in December 2014 | |||
Born |
(1989-06-05) June 5, 1989 (age 35) Riverside, Connecticut, U.S. | ||
Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) | ||
Weight | 182 lb (83 kg; 13 st 0 lb) | ||
Position | Right wing | ||
Shoots | Right | ||
NHL team Former teams |
Tampa Bay Lightning Columbus Blue Jackets Philadelphia Flyers | ||
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NHL draft |
157th overall, 2008 Columbus Blue Jackets | ||
Playing career | 2011āpresent |
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Although smaller than most forwards in the NHL, he is known for his great speed, slick agility, soft hands, and excellent shooting skills.[1]