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He played his entire NHL career with the Ottawa Senators organization.
15 Interesting Facts About Chris Neil
Chris Neil is a retired Canadian ice hockey right winger who played his entire 16-season NHL career with the Ottawa Senators, known for his physical play and enforcer role.
Position
Right wing
Jersey
#25
Status
Retired
Teams
8
Facts
15
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His jersey number 25 was retired by the team he played for.
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He was drafted in the sixth round of the 1998 NHL Entry Draft.
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He was well-known for his role as an enforcer.
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He served as an alternate captain for his team.
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He played in over 1,000 NHL games.
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He scored his 100th career regular season NHL goal against Ben Bishop.
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He once posted his best offensive totals with 16 goals and 33 points in a single season.
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He recorded his first NHL point, an assist, on Steve Martins' goal.
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He accumulated 2,522 career regular season penalty minutes.
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He broke his leg during an exhibition game early in his career.
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During the 2012-13 NHL lockout, he chose to practice with the Carleton Ravens instead of playing in Europe.
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He led the Muskegon Fury with 62 penalty minutes during their 1999 UHL playoff run.
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His mother tragically passed away in a car accident in 2005.
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He now serves as the Vice President of Business and Community Development for the organization he played for.
About Chris Neil
Chris Neil was a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger known for his role as an enforcer. Drafted by the Ottawa Senators in 1998, he spent his entire NHL career with the organization, playing over 1,000 games. After retiring, he transitioned into a front-office role, becoming the Vice President of Business and Community Development for the Senators.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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1,000th NHL Game Played
2016
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Alternate Captain
2013
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100th Career NHL Goal
2014
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Jersey Number Retired by Ottawa Senators
2023
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Led NHL in Hits
2006-07
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Chris Neil.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Right wing
Jersey #: 25
Status: Retired
Age: 46 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 1" (185 cm)
Weight: 208 lbs (94 kg)
Born: Flesherton, Ontario
Career Stats
Seasons: 16
Goals: 112
Assists: 138
Points: 250
Teams: 8
Drafted: 1998
Round: 6th
Teams & Career
Orangeville Crushers North Bay Centennials Muskegon Fury Mobile Mysticks Grand Rapids Griffins Durham Thundercats Binghamton Senators Ottawa Senators
Chris Neil played for 8 different teams during his 16 seasons career. He was originally drafted 6th overall by the Ottawa Senators in 1998.