Corey Neilson
- January 10, 2024
- Ice Hockey Coach
Quick Facts
Full Name | Corey Neilson |
Occupation | Ice Hockey Coach |
Date Of Birth | Aug 22, 1976(1976-08-22) |
Age | 48 |
Birthplace | Oromocto |
Country | Canada |
Birth City | New Brunswick |
Horoscope | Leo |
Corey Neilson Biography
Name | Corey Neilson |
Birthday | Aug 22 |
Birth Year | 1976 |
Place Of Birth | Oromocto |
Home Town | New Brunswick |
Birth Country | Canada |
Birth Sign | Leo |
Corey Neilson is one of the most popular and richest Ice Hockey Coach who was born on August 22, 1976 in Oromocto, New Brunswick, Canada.
Neilson was drafted 53rd overall in the 1994 NHL Entry Draft by the Edmonton Oilers and spent the next few years developing his game in the major junior Ontario Hockey League before turning professional in 1997. Neilson spent several seasons in the ECHL, getting called up to the American Hockey League before heading over to England to play for the Nottingham Panthers, where he has been since 2006 when he was signed by then coach Mike Ellis as a player, he was later appointed player-coach in 2008 following a season as assistant player coach to Ellis.
Neilson continued to play and coach for the Panthers until he retired part way through the 2012–13 season, in which he later led the Nottingham Panthers to their first league title in 57 years and a grand slam season in 2012–13. Upon securing the league, the club retired Neilson’s number 77 jersey alongside some of the Panthers legends of the past, Neilson became the 5th player to have his jersey retired by the club. In addition, under his leadership Panthers have won six Challenge Cups and four Playoff championships, making him the most successful coach in Nottingham Panthers history.
Corey Neilson Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | Ice Hockey Coach |
House | Living in own house. |
Corey Neilson is one of the richest Ice Hockey Coach from Canada. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Corey Neilson 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Corey Neilson (born August 22, 1976) is a Canadian-British professional ice hockey defenceman who was formerly the long-time head coach of the Nottingham Panthers of the British Elite Ice Hockey League from 2008-2018. He is currently the head coach of German second tier side Lausitzer Füchse.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Height | 6′ 5″ |
Weight | 220 lbs |
Corey Neilson height 6′ 5″ Jun weight 220 lbs & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Corey Neilson Dating?
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Facts & Trivia
Jun Ranked on the list of most popular Ice Hockey Coach. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Canada. Corey Neilson celebrates birthday on August 22 of every year.
Top Facts about Corey Neilson
- Corey Neilson is a British-Canadian ice hockey coach and former player.
- He was born on January 25, 1976 in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada.
- Neilson played for several teams in the UK Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL).
- He won multiple championships as a player and coach with the Nottingham Panthers.
- Neilson retired from playing in 2016 to focus on coaching full-time.
- He has coached teams in both the EIHL and Swedish Hockey League (SHL).
- In 2018, he led Sweden’s HV71 to their first SHL championship in six years.
- Neilson is known for his innovative coaching style and attention to detail.
- He holds dual citizenship in Canada and the United Kingdom.
- As of 2021, he is currently the head coach of HC Davos in Switzerland’s National League A (NLA).