Chris Neil was born on June 18,1979 and is a Canadian former professional ice hockey right winger.
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16 Facts About Chris Neil
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In September 2022, Chris Neil became the Vice President of Business and Community Development for the Senators.
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Chris Neil started out playing minor hockey in the town of Flesherton, Ontario.
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Chris Neil later played for the Grey-Bruce Highlanders of the South-Central Triple A Hockey League before getting his junior start with the Junior "B" Orangeville Crushers.
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Chris Neil was drafted by the Senators in the sixth round, 161st overall, of the 1998 NHL Entry Draft.
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Chris Neil spent two seasons with Ottawa's then-American Hockey League affiliate, the Grand Rapids Griffins, where he posted back-to-back seasons of 300+ penalty minutes and established himself as a solid team player at the professional level.
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Chris Neil made his NHL debut on October 3,2001, against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
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Chris Neil responded, and posted the best offensive totals of his NHL career with 16 goals and 33 points.
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The following season, Chris Neil posted similar numbers with 12 goals and 28 points while leading the NHL in hits.
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Chris Neil reportedly received offers from three other clubs, but ended up accepting less money to remain in Ottawa.
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Chris Neil scored his 100th career regular season NHL goal on January 23,2014, against Ben Bishop of the Tampa Bay Lightning.
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On February 14,2015, the trade rumours were quieted as Chris Neil suffered a fractured thumb in a fight with Edmonton Oilers winger Luke Gazdic, and the Senators subsequently announced that he would be out of the Ottawa line-up indefinitely as a result.
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Chris Neil played in his 1000th NHL game on December 10,2016, a road game against the Los Angeles Kings.
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Chris Neil served as an assistant coach for his sons' hockey teams.
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On September 7,2022, Chris Neil was promoted to Vice President of Business and Community Development for the Senators.
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Chris Neil was previously an Alumni Ambassador representing the team at community events.
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