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 Matthew Fowler (born December 5, 1991) is an American professional ice hockey defenseman. He plays for the St. Louis Blues in the National Hockey League (NHL). The Anaheim Ducks picked him 12th overall in the 2010 NHL entry draft. He played for the Ducks for the first 15 seasons of his NHL career.

Cam is a citizen of both Canada and the United States. He plays for the United States in international games. He won a gold medal with the 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 in 2009–10.

Early Life

Cam Fowler was born in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. His dad, Perry, was from Newfoundland. His mom, Bridget, was from Michigan. This made Cam a dual citizen.

When Cam was almost two, his family moved to Farmington Hills, Michigan. His younger sisters, Peyton and Emily, were born in the U.S. Cam went to Farmington High School. He played baseball there, as well as ice hockey. He was a talented baseball pitcher.

Playing Hockey

Junior Hockey Years

When he was young, Cam played for the Detroit Honeybaked team. He was part of the 2004 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament. Cam felt he was not one of the best players when he was younger. His hockey skills really grew when he became a teenager.

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

The Kitchener Rangers picked Cam in the 2007 OHL draft. But playing in the OHL would mean he couldn't play college hockey. So, Cam chose to play for the USNTDP for two years instead. With the USNTDP, he won a gold medal at the 2009 IIHF World U18 Championships. He was named the best defenseman of the tournament.

Fowler played with the Spitfires from 2009 to 2010

Later, Cam changed his mind about playing college hockey. The Windsor Spitfires then drafted him in 2008. He decided to play for Windsor in the 2009–10 season. Cam believed playing in the OHL would better prepare him for the NHL.

Cam joined the Spitfires in 2009. He became one of the best offensive defensemen in the league. He scored 55 points in 55 games. He added 14 points in the playoffs. This helped Windsor win their second J. Ross Robertson Cup championship. The Spitfires then won the 2010 Memorial Cup.

During that season, Cam also played for the U.S. junior team. They won a gold medal at the 2010 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. They beat Canada 6–5 in overtime.

NHL scouts ranked Cam as a top prospect for the 2010 NHL entry draft. They described him as a skilled offensive player. He was known for his skating and puck control. Even with these good reviews, Cam was picked 12th overall by the Anaheim Ducks. This was later than some expected.

Starting in the NHL: Anaheim Ducks

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

Cam started his NHL career with the Ducks in the 2010–11 season. He scored his first NHL goal on October 17, 2010. He was chosen for the 2011 National Hockey League All-Star Game as a rookie. He finished his first season with 10 goals and 40 points in 76 games.

In the 2011–12 season, Cam played all 82 games. He scored 29 points for the Ducks. Before his third NHL season, the Ducks signed him to a five-year contract. During the 2012–13 NHL lockout, Cam played in Sweden for Södertälje SK.

He returned to the Ducks when the NHL season began. He made his Stanley Cup playoff debut that spring. The Ducks lost to the Detroit Red Wings in seven games. In the 2013–14 season, Cam's defensive play got much better. He became a reliable two-way defenseman. He had a knee injury in March 2014 but returned for the playoffs.

Cam led the Ducks' defense in the 2014–15 season. The team reached 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 NHL fight. The Ducks won their division and made the playoffs. However, they lost in the first round.

In the next season, Cam played very well. He set a new career high with 11 goals. He also reached 36 points, his highest since his rookie year. He represented Anaheim at the 2017 NHL All-Star Game. The Ducks made the playoffs again. Cam returned from a knee injury during the playoffs. The Ducks were defeated in the Western Conference Final.

On July 1, 2017, the Ducks signed Cam to an eight-year contract. He continued to be a top defenseman for the Ducks. On October 17, 2017, Cam played his 500th NHL game. He was the youngest Duck to reach this milestone. He had some injuries, including a facial fracture in November 2018. He missed 23 games but returned in January 2019.

The Ducks struggled during this time and missed the playoffs. Cam was asked to switch from playing on the left side to the right side. In the 2019–20 season, Cam was again the Ducks' best defenseman. However, the team did not make the playoffs. The 2020–21 season was shorter due to the pandemic. Cam played his 700th NHL game on February 27, 2021.

In the 2021–22 season, Cam took on a bigger leadership role. The team's captain, Ryan Getzlaf, retired. Cam had been an alternate captain before. During the 2022–23 season, Cam set a new career high with 48 points. He carried a lot of the defensive workload for the team.

Moving to the St. Louis Blues

On December 14, 2024, Cam was traded to the St. Louis Blues. The Ducks received a prospect and a draft pick in return. Cam left the Ducks as their second longest-playing player. He was also the Ducks' all-time leader in goals, assists, and points by a defenseman.

Cam was just nine games short of playing his 1,000th NHL game with the Ducks. He made his Blues debut the same night. He fit in well with his new team. He played on the Blues' top defense pair. On December 19, he got his first point for St. Louis. On December 27, he had a three-point game. Cam played his 1,000th NHL game on December 31. This was during the 2025 NHL Winter Classic, an outdoor game. He was the first player in NHL history to reach 1,000 games in an outdoor game.

Playing for Team USA

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 played for the United States at the 2008 World U-17 Hockey Challenge. His team won a silver medal. He then won a gold medal with the United States under-18 team at the 2009 IIHF World U18 Championships. He was named the best defenseman of that tournament.

Cam also played for the United States junior team at the 2010 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. They won a gold medal by beating Canada junior team in overtime.

He was chosen to play for the United States senior team at the 2014 Winter Olympics. The team finished fourth in the tournament.

Off the Ice

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

Career Stats

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