Cam York

Cameron York (born January 5, 2001) is an American professional ice hockey defenseman for the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted 14th overall by the Flyers in the first round of the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. Before being selected by the Flyers, York played ice hockey at Shattuck-St. Mary's and in the U.S. National Development Program.

Cameron York
York with the Philadelphia Flyers in 2023
Born	(2001-01-05) January 5, 2001 (age 24) Anaheim Hills, California, U.S.
Height	6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight	180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb)
Position	Defense
Shoots	Left
NHL team	Philadelphia Flyers
NHL draft	14th overall, 2019 Philadelphia Flyers
Playing career	2021–present

Early life

York was born and raised in Anaheim, California. Growing up there, he played alongside Jackson Niedermayer, the son of Scott Niedermayer, who coached his youth hockey team.^[1] His father, Jeff, installed a roller skating rink surface in the backyard which York would skate on every day after school.^[1] It was through roller skating that York developed an affinity for hockey.^[2] After two defencemen on his youth team were injured, he was placed on defence and enjoyed the position.^[2] York played squirt and peewee hockey within the Anaheim Jr. Ducks minor program coached by Craig Johnson and Scott Niedermayer.^[3]

Once he turned 14, York enrolled in Shattuck-St. Mary's, a Minnesota prep academy, where he totaled more than 100 points in two seasons.^[4] Afterwards, York was invited to the USA Hockey National Team Development Program in the USHL.^[2] While playing for the USA Hockey National Team Development Program U-18 team in the 2018–19 USHL season, York set a new single season record for points for a defenseman.^[5] On January 15, 2019, York set a new franchise record for most points in one game with seven.^[6] This earned him USHL's Defenseman of the Week Honors.^[7]

Playing career

College

York was initially committed to play for Boston College Eagles, but rescinded his commitment when coach Greg Brown left to join the New York Rangers.^[8] He eventually committed to play for the Michigan Wolverines.^[9]

York was drafted 14th overall by the Philadelphia Flyers in the first round of the 2019 NHL Entry Draft.^[10] He enrolled in the University of Michigan for the 2019–20 season and recorded his first collegiate goal in a 2–1 loss to Ohio State on November 2, 2019.^[11]

During the 2020–21 season, York led the Big Ten in defenseman scoring with 20 points on four goals and 16 assists. Five of his 20 points came on the power play, while four of his assists set up game-winning goals. Following an outstanding season, he was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year and First Team All-Big Ten.^[12]

Professional

On March 31, 2021, the Flyers signed York to a three-year, entry-level contract.^[13] York made his NHL debut on May 7 in the Flyers' 4–2 win over the Washington Capitals.^[14] On January 8, 2022, York recorded his first NHL point with an assist to James van Riemsdyk as the Flyers won 3–2 in overtime against the San Jose Sharks.^[15] He scored his first NHL goal in a 3–2 loss to the New York Rangers on January 15.^[16]

International play

Medal record
Ice hockey
Representing  United States
IIHF World U18 Championship
	2018 Russia
	2019 Sweden
World Junior Championship
	2021 Canada

On April 4, 2018, York was selected to compete for Team USA at the 2018 IIHF World U18 Championships.^[17] He recorded 6 points and was named to the Media All-Star Team as Team USA won a silver medal.^[18]

York was again selected to compete for Team USA at the 2019 IIHF World U18 Championships on April 11, 2019.^[19] During the tournament, he set a new scoring record for defenseman in U18 Men's World Championship history. His 17 points collected during the 2018 and 19 series helped earn him the honor of Three Best Players of the tournament for Team USA, U.S. Player of the Game, and a bronze medal.^[20]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2016–17	Shattuck-Saint Mary's	USHS		54	9	39	48	6		—	—	—	—	—
2017–18	U.S. National Development Team	USHL		33	3	11	14	12		—	—	—	—	—
2018–19	U.S. National Development Team	USHL		28	7	26	33	12		—	—	—	—	—
2019–20	University of Michigan	B1G		30	5	11	16	10		—	—	—	—	—
2020–21	University of Michigan	B1G		24	4	16	20	4		—	—	—	—	—
2020–21	Lehigh Valley Phantoms	AHL		8	2	3	5	4		—	—	—	—	—
2020–21	Philadelphia Flyers	NHL		3	0	0	0	0		—	—	—	—	—
2021–22	Lehigh Valley Phantoms	AHL		34	2	10	12	12		—	—	—	—	—
2021–22	Philadelphia Flyers	NHL		30	3	7	10	6		—	—	—	—	—
2022–23	Lehigh Valley Phantoms	AHL		20	3	10	13	4		—	—	—	—	—
2022–23	Philadelphia Flyers	NHL		54	2	18	20	18		—	—	—	—	—
2023–24	Philadelphia Flyers	NHL		82	10	20	30	44		—	—	—	—	—
NHL totals				169	15	45	60	68		—	—	—	—	—

International

Year	Team	Event	Result		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2017	United States	U17			6	1	4	5	4
2018	United States	U18			7	0	6	6	0
2019	United States	U18			7	4	7	11	0
2020	United States	WJC	6th		5	0	0	0	2
2021	United States	WJC			7	1	5	6	0
Junior totals					32	6	22	28	6

Awards and honors

Award	Year	Ref
College
Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year	2021	[21]
All-Big Ten First Team	2021
AHCA West First Team All-American	2021	[22]
International
World U18 Championship Media All-Star Team	2018, 2019	[23][24]