Chris Neil - Net Worth, Age, Height, Birthday, Bio, Wiki!

Explore Chris Neil net worth, age, height, bio, birthday, wiki, and salary! Right winger is well-known for his numerous seasons as a player of Ottawa Senators. Ottawa Senators. He was appointed as an alternate captain for this team back in. In this article, we will discover how old is Chris Neil? Who is Chris Neil dating now & how much money does Chris Neil have?

Chris Neil Biography

Chris Neil is one of the most popular and richest Hockey Player who was born on June 18, 1979 in Flesherton, Ontario, Canada. He played with fellow right-winger He has played alongside fellow right winger Mark Stone in Ottawa. in Ottawa.

Neil was drafted by the Senators in the sixth round, 161st overall, of the 1998 NHL Entry Draft. Ottawa management prized his toughness and work ethic and saw Neil as a player who would potentially fill a much needed role on the team for years to come. Neil spent two seasons with Ottawa’s then-American Hockey League (AHL) 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.

Leading up to the 2001–02 season, Neil had a strong training camp and made the Ottawa line-up. He made his NHL debut on October 3, 2001, against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The next night, he recorded his first NHL point in a game against the Montreal Canadiens. On October 30, he scored his first NHL goal, against the Atlanta Thrashers. In his rookie season, Neil appeared in 72 games and scored 17 points, while accumulating 231 penalty minutes and establishing himself as a fearless combatant.

The first of his daughters Hailey is due in the month of June 2007.

He was appointed as an honorary chair for Rogers House, the Ottawa-based charity that provides shelter for children with illnesses.

Chris Neil (born June 18, 1979) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey right winger. Neil was originally drafted in the sixth round, 161st overall, in the 1998 NHL Entry Draft by the Ottawa Senators, and played his entire NHL career with the Senators organization.

Chris Neil Net Worth

Chris is one of the richest Hockey Player from Canada. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Chris Neil's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: January 13, 2024)

The player played in minor leagues with his team, the Grey-Bruce Highlanders of the South-Central Triple A Hockey League.

Before Neil was married, he and fellow Senator Mike Fisher were roommates. The pair remained close friends to this day, and are both devout Christians. On June 1, 2007, Neil and his wife, Caitlin, celebrated the birth of their first child named Hailey Jean, weighing 6 lbs. and 10 ounces. In the next game, he scored a goal that he dedicated to her.

As the 2007–08 season unfolded, Brian McGrattan saw very limited ice time, and Neil was once again called upon to act as the Senators’ enforcer and primary physical presence on many nights. As a result, his offensive production declined, though he did finish the season with a respectable 20 points.

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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The 2005–06 season saw Neil’s role with the Senators expand. When Brian McGrattan made the Ottawa line-up out of training camp, much of the responsibilities as “team enforcer” were lifted off Neil’s shoulders, and he was given the opportunity to contribute in a more offensive role. He responded, and posted the best offensive totals of his NHL career with 16 goals and 33 points. The following season, Neil posted similar numbers with 12 goals and 28 points while leading the NHL in hits. The coaching staff rewarded him with special teams assignments, and he received regular power play shifts.

Who is Chris Neil Dating?

According to our records, Chris Neil married to Caitlin Neil. As of January 13, 2024, Chris Neil’s is not dating anyone.

Neil had a disappointing 2008–09 season, registering only ten points, his lowest total since his rookie season, and the Senators missed the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time during his tenure in Ottawa. After the season, Neil became an unrestricted free agent, and there was speculation that he would sign elsewhere. Instead, however, he signed a four-year, $8 million contract with the Senators. Neil reportedly received offers from three other clubs, but ended up accepting less money to remain in Ottawa.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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During the 2002–03 season, Neil had ten points in 68 games and led the Senators with 147 penalty minutes. The next year, he again led the Senators in penalty minutes, with 194.

On July 14, 2011, Neil and his wife Caitlin were introduced as the new honorary chairs of Rogers House, an Ottawa pediatric hospice.

Facts & Trivia

Chris Ranked on the list of most popular Hockey Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Canada. Chris Neil celebrates birthday on June 18 of every year.

The 2011–12 season was a good one for both Neil and the Senators. During the regular season, Neil registered 13 goals and 28 points in 72 games, his best offensive totals since 2006–07. Picked by many analysts to finish at or near the bottom of the standings, the Senators made the 2012 playoffs and came within one game of upsetting the first-seeded New York Rangers in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals. In the series, Neil knocked forward Brian Boyle out of the series with a hit in Game 5 that inflicted a concussion on the player. After the season, after enforcers Matt Carkner and Zenon Konopka departed Ottawa via free agency, the Senators subsequently re-signed Neil to a three-year contract worth $5.75 million.

Where is Chris Neil now?

OTTAWA – Ottawa Senators (@Senators) owner Eugene Melnyk announced today that recently retired forward Chris Neil is returning to the Senators organization and has been appointed to the role of Alumni Ambassador.

How old is Chris Neil?

43 years (June 18, 1979)

How many fights did Chris Neil have?

He also provided some offence, but everybody remembers him for the fights. During his playing days in the NHL, Neil was engaged in 176 fights. Yes, 176. He fought against every single team in the NHL, except for Ottawa.

How tall is Chris Neil?

6′ 1″

What does Icelynd mean?

When he’s not working at the facility at Icelynd — it means “ruler of the winter storm” — Neil serves as an assistant coach for his two sons’ hockey teams. He’s also an Alumni Ambassador for the Senators, representing the organization at games and community events.

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