Cam Atkinson
| Cam Atkinson | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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Atkinson with the Columbus Blue Jackets in December 2014 | |||
| Born |
June 5, 1989 Riverside, Connecticut, U.S. | ||
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) | ||
| Weight | 182 lb (83 kg; 13 st 0 lb) | ||
| Position | Right wing | ||
| Shoots | Right | ||
| NHL team Former teams |
Tampa Bay Lightning Columbus Blue Jackets Philadelphia Flyers | ||
| National team | United States | ||
| NHL draft |
157th overall, 2008 Columbus Blue Jackets | ||
| Playing career | 2011–present | ||
Cameron Thomas Atkinson (born June 5, 1989) is an American professional ice hockey right winger 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, and has also played for the Philadelphia Flyers.
Although smaller than most forwards in the NHL, he is known for his great speed, slick agility, soft hands, and excellent shooting skills.