Born: | June 5, 1989 | Draft: | 2008 Blue Jackets, #157 Overall |
Hometown: | Riverside, CT, USA | Position: | RW |
Known For: | Shoots: | Right | |
National Team: | USA | Current Team: | Tampa Bay Lightning |
Cameron Thomas Atkinson (born June 5, 1989) is an American professional ice hockey player playing for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League (NHL). Atkinson was selected by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the sixth round, 157th overall, of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.
Although smaller than most forwards in the NHL, he is known for his great speed, soft hands and excellent shooting skills.
Cam Atkinson Statistics
Trade Tracker
Date | Traded From | Traded To | Traded For |
July 24, 2021 | Jakub Voracek |
Deeper Dive
- Blue Jackets Find a Consistent Line With Domi, Roslovic & Atkinson
- Blue Jackets’ Atkinson Leads the Team’s Scoring Surge
- Blue Jackets’ Atkinson Passes Nash for Shorthanded Goal Team Record
- Cam Atkinson’s Community Work Deserves More Attention
Achievements
- 2009-10 NCAA (Championship) Winner
- 2009-10 NCAA (Hockey East) Champion
- 2009-10 NCAA (Hockey East) Second All-Star Team
- 2009-10 NCAA (New England) Most Improved Player (Hines Award)
- 2010-11 NCAA (East) First All-American Team
- 2010-11 NCAA (Hockey East) Champion
- 2010-11 NCAA (Hockey East) First All-Star Team
- 2010-11 NCAA (Hockey East) Tournament MVP
- 2010-11 NCAA Top Collegiate Player (Hobey Baker Award) Finalist
- 2011-12 AHL All-Star Game
- 2017-18 World Championship Bronze Medal
- 2018-19 NHL All-Star Game