Cam Fowler facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Cam Fowler
Fowler with the Anaheim Ducks in 2016
Born	(1991-12-05) December 5, 1991 (age 33) Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Height	6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight	207 lb (94 kg; 14 st 11 lb)
Position	Defense
Shoots	Left
NHL team Former teams	St. Louis Blues Anaheim Ducks
National team	United States
NHL Draft	12th overall, 2010 Anaheim Ducks
Playing career	2010–present

Cameron "Cam" Fowler, born on December 5, 1991, is a professional ice hockey player. He plays as a defenseman for the St. Louis Blues in the National Hockey League (NHL). Cam was picked 12th overall by the Anaheim Ducks in the 2010 NHL draft. He played for the Ducks for 15 seasons.

Cam is a citizen of both Canada and the United States. He plays for the U.S. team in international games. He won a gold medal with the U.S. junior team at the 2010 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. He also helped the Windsor Spitfires win the J. Ross Robertson Cup and the 2010 Memorial Cup.

Cam Fowler's Early Life

Cam Fowler was born in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. His dad, Perry, was from Canada, and his mom, Bridget, was from Michigan, USA. This means Cam has citizenship in both countries. When Cam was almost two years old, his family moved to Farmington Hills, Michigan. His two younger sisters were born in the U.S.

Cam went to Farmington High School. He was good at both ice hockey and baseball. He even played travel baseball and was a very promising pitcher.

Cam's Hockey Journey

Playing as a Youngster

When Cam was younger, he played for the Detroit Honeybaked minor ice hockey team. He played in the 2004 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament. Cam has said that he wasn't one of the best players on his team when he was very young. His talent for hockey really started to show when he became a teenager.

Choosing His Path

Many top college hockey teams wanted Cam to play for them when he was just 14. He decided to commit to the University of Notre Dame in 2008. The USA Hockey National Team Development Program (USNTDP) also wanted him to join their team.

The Kitchener Rangers from the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) drafted Cam in 2007. However, playing in the OHL would mean he couldn't play college hockey. So, Cam chose not to sign with the Rangers. Instead, he decided to play for the USNTDP for two years. With the USNTDP, he won a gold medal at the 2009 IIHF World U18 Championships. He was even named the best defenseman of the tournament.

Fowler played with the Windsor Spitfires from 2009 to 2010

Later, Cam changed his mind about playing college hockey. The Windsor Spitfires then picked him in their 2008 draft. Cam decided to play for Windsor in the 2009–10 season. He believed playing in the OHL would better prepare him for the NHL. This decision upset Notre Dame officials. They thought he might have been paid to play in the OHL, but Cam denied these claims.

Success with the Spitfires

Cam joined the Spitfires in 2009. He quickly became one of the best offensive defensemen in the league. He scored 55 points in 55 games. In the playoffs, he added 14 more points, helping Windsor win their second J. Ross Robertson Cup in a row. The Spitfires then won the 2010 Memorial Cup, which is a big championship for Canadian junior teams.

During that season, Cam also played for the U.S. junior team at the 2010 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. They won a gold medal by beating Canada in an exciting overtime game.

Before the 2010 NHL entry draft, NHL scouts ranked Cam as one of the top North American players. They described him as a great skater who could control the puck well and help on the powerplay. Some even compared him to famous NHL defensemen. Despite these praises, Cam was picked 12th overall by the Anaheim Ducks, which was a bit later than some expected.

Cam's Professional Career

Anaheim Ducks (2010–2024)

Fowler during a game in 2011, his debut season with the Anaheim Ducks

Cam Fowler started his NHL career with the Anaheim Ducks in the 2010–11 season. He scored his first NHL goal on October 17 against the Arizona Coyotes. He was even chosen to be part of the rookie class at the 2011 NHL All-Star Game. He finished his first season with 10 goals and 40 points in 76 games.

Cam played in all 82 games during the 2011–12 season, getting 29 points. Before his third season, the Ducks signed him to a five-year contract. During the 2012–13 NHL lockout, Cam played in Sweden. He returned to the Ducks when the NHL season started. He made his Stanley Cup playoff debut that spring. The Ducks lost in seven games to the Detroit Red Wings.

In the 2013–14 season, Cam's defensive skills improved a lot. However, he got a knee injury in March 2014 and missed the rest of the season. He came back for the playoffs, where the Ducks were eliminated by the Los Angeles Kings.

Cam led the Ducks' defense during the 2014–15 season. The team made it all the way to the Western Conference Final in the 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs. They were defeated by the Chicago Blackhawks in seven games. In the 2015–16 season, Cam had his first fight in an NHL game. The Ducks had another good year, winning their division, but lost in the first round of the playoffs.

The Ducks changed coaches, and Cam played very well in the next season. He scored a career-high 11 goals and reached 36 points. He also represented Anaheim at the 2017 NHL All-Star Game. Cam got another knee injury at the end of that season. He missed the first round of the playoffs, but returned later. The Ducks were defeated by the Nashville Predators in the Western Conference Final.

On July 1, 2017, the Ducks signed Cam to a new eight-year contract. He continued to be a top defenseman for the Ducks in the 2017–18 season. On October 17, 2017, Cam played in his 500th NHL game. He was the youngest Ducks player to reach this milestone. He had a few injuries that season, including a shoulder injury.

In the following season, on November 4, 2018, Cam scored his first career hat-trick against the Columbus Blue Jackets. A few days later, he was hit in the face by a puck and needed surgery. He missed 23 games but returned in January 2019. The Ducks struggled that season and missed the playoffs for the first time in six years.

During the 2019–20 season, Cam was still the Ducks' best defenseman. However, the team did not make the playoffs. The pandemic-shortened 2020–21 season was a rebuilding year for the Ducks. Cam played in his 700th NHL game on February 27, 2021. In the 2021–22 season, Cam took on a bigger leadership role after the team's captain retired. He had been an alternate captain in previous seasons.

In the 2022–23 season, Cam was part of a Ducks defense that allowed many goals. He took on a lot of responsibility when another key defenseman was injured. Cam set a new career high in points with 48.

St. Louis Blues (2024–present)

On December 14, 2024, Cam Fowler was traded to the St. Louis Blues. He left the Ducks as their second longest-playing player ever. He also holds the Ducks' records for goals, assists, and points by a defenseman. At the time of the trade, Cam was only nine games away from playing his 1,000th NHL game with the Ducks.

He played his first game for the Blues that same night. He quickly fit in with his new team, playing on their top defense pair. He got his first point for St. Louis on December 19. On December 27, he had a great game with one goal and two assists. Cam played his 1,000th NHL game in the 2025 NHL Winter Classic on December 31, 2024. He was the first player in NHL history to reach this milestone in an outdoor game.

Cam's International Play

Medal record
Representing the  United States
Men's ice hockey
World Junior Championships
Gold	2010 United States
IIHF U18 Championships
Gold	2009 United States
World U-17 Hockey Challenge
Silver	2008 Canada

Cam Fowler has played for the United States in many international tournaments.

• In 2008, he played in the 2008 World U-17 Hockey Challenge. His team won a silver medal.
• In 2009, he was part of the gold medal-winning U.S. under-18 team at the 2009 IIHF World U18 Championships. He was named the best defenseman of the tournament.
• In 2010, he won a gold medal with the U.S. junior team at the 2010 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.
• He was also chosen to play for the U.S. senior team at the 2014 Winter Olympics. The team finished in fourth place.

Cam's Personal Life

In 2018, Cam and his wife, Jasmine, started a program called C4Kids. This program helps young people learn and play ice hockey. Cam also made a small appearance in an episode of the TV show The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers.

Career Statistics

Regular Season and Playoffs

International

Year	Team	Event	Result		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2008	United States	U17			6	0	0	0	4
2009	United States	U18			7	1	7	8	4
2010	United States	WJC			7	0	2	2	4
2011	United States	WC	8th		7	1	2	3	2
2012	United States	WC	7th		8	1	4	5	2
2014	United States	OG	4th		6	1	0	1	0
Junior totals					20	1	9	10	12
Senior totals					21	3	6	9	4

Awards and Honors