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Roger Neilson
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Roger Paul Neilson
June 16, 1934 |
| Died | June 21, 2003 (aged 69) Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
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| Occupation | Former NHL coach |
Roger Paul Neilson, CM (June 16, 1934 – June 21, 2003) was a National Hockey League coach, and was responsible for many victories in the game. He is a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame in the builder category.
Born in Toronto, Ontario, after attending North Toronto Collegiate Institute, Neilson's coaching career began as a student at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, and continued upon graduation with a degree in Physical Education in both hockey and baseball.
Neilson died on June 21, 2003 from bone and skin cancer in Peterborough, Ontario, aged 69.