Harry Cameron facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Harry Cameron |
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| Hockey Hall of Fame, 1963 | |||
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| Born | February 6, 1890 Pembroke, Ontario, Canada |
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| Died | October 20, 1953 (aged 63) Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
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| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | ||
| Weight | 155 lb (70 kg; 11 st 1 lb) | ||
| Position | Defense | ||
| Shot | Right | ||
| Played for | Toronto Blueshirts Toronto Arenas Ottawa Senators Montreal Canadiens Toronto St. Patricks Saskatoon Sheiks Minneapolis Millers St. Louis Flyers |
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| Playing career | 1912–1933 | ||
Harold Hugh Cameron (born February 6, 1890 – died October 20, 1953) was a Canadian ice hockey player. He was a talented defenseman. He played for many teams, including the Toronto Blueshirts, Toronto Arenas, and Montreal Canadiens. Cameron won the famous Stanley Cup three times during his career.
Fans thought Cameron was one of the first great defensemen who could also score goals. He was known for his special "curved shot." He was also the first player in NHL history to get a "Gordie Howe hat trick." This happened on December 26, 1917, against the Montreal Canadiens. He was added to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1963.
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Harry Cameron's Early Hockey Days
Harry Cameron was born in Pembroke, Ontario. He started playing hockey with the Pembroke Debaters club. He played there from 1908 to 1911. Then, he became a professional player. He joined the Port Arthur Lake City team. When he signed, he made sure his friend Frank Nighbor was also signed.
Cameron and Nighbor joined the Toronto Blueshirts in 1912. This team was part of the National Hockey Association (NHA). Harry stayed with the Blueshirts until 1917. He won his first Stanley Cup with them in 1914.
Playing in the NHL
After the NHA, Harry joined the new National Hockey League (NHL). He played for the Toronto Arenas. He was the highest-paid player on the team in the 1917–18 season. He won his second Stanley Cup with the Arenas that year.
In 1918, Cameron played for the Ottawa Senators for a short time. He then returned to Toronto. His team was now called the Toronto St. Pats. He won his third Stanley Cup with the St. Pats in the 1921–22 season.
After 1923, Cameron played for other teams. He played as a forward for the Saskatoon Crescents. He played in minor leagues before retiring in 1931. He briefly played again in 1932-33. Later, he coached the Saskatoon team from 1934 to 1937.
Harry's Unique Playing Style
Harry Cameron was a very strong defenseman. He was good at stopping opponents. But he was also exciting to watch. He could skate very fast up the ice. His defensive skills were great. He also had amazing stickhandling and a special "curved shot." These skills made him a big threat to other teams.
Fun Facts About Harry Cameron
- When he joined the Toronto Blueshirts in 1911, he asked for $30 a week. He also said his friend Frank Nighbor had to come with him.
- In 1914, he scored the winning goal in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final. This helped his team win the championship.
- His best season was 1921-22. He scored 35 points (18 goals, 17 assists). This was the most points for any defenseman in the NHL. It was also the fourth-highest among all players.
- Harry played 102 games in the NHA. He scored 53 goals and made 22 assists.
- He played 139 games in the NHL. He scored 93 goals and made 55 assists.
- Cameron used steam to bend the blade of his wooden hockey stick. This helped him create his famous curved shot.
- He even worked as a referee for one NHL game. This was on November 11, 1933.
- Harry Cameron was added to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1963. This was ten years after he passed away.
Images for kids
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Cameron, second from the right in the front row, with the 1913–14 Toronto Blueshirts.
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Cameron, in the upper right corner, with the 1917–18 Toronto Arenas.
Awards and Achievements
- Stanley Cup – He won in 1914 with the Toronto Blueshirts. He won again in 1918 with the Toronto Arenas. His third win was in 1922 with the Toronto St. Patricks.
- Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1963.
