Researching Corey Neilson
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![]() | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 4221 people with the Neilson surname? In that year Neilson was ranked number 1006 for popularity in the UK. |
The name Corey means "Raven" and is of Gaelic origin.
Records of Corey Neilson on Ancestry
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DNA
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Corey Neilson and the Neilson Family Tree
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![]() | Did you know that there are currently 4148 people with the Neilson surname in the UK? Neilson is now ranked number 1402 for popularity in the UK. |
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Corey Neilson
Corey Neilson (born August 22, 1976) is a Canadian born-British former professional ice hockey defenceman who was formerly the long-time head coach of the Nottingham Panthers of the British Elite Ice Hockey League from 2008-2018. He is currently the head coach of Slovak Extraliga side HK Poprad, after arriving in November 2021.
Neilson was drafted 53rd overall in the 1994 NHL Entry Draft by the Edmonton Oilers and spent the next few years developing his game in the major junior Ontario Hockey League before turning professional in 1997. Neilson spent several seasons in the ECHL, getting called up to the American Hockey League before heading over to England to play for the Nottingham Panthers, where he has been since 2006 when he was signed by then coach Mike Ellis as a player, he was later appointed player-coach in 2008 following a season as assistant player coach to Ellis.
Neilson continued to play and coach for the Panthers until he retired part way through the 2012–13 season, in which he later led the Nottingham Panthers to their first league title in 57 years and a grand slam season in 2012–13 (even though they only won 3 out of the 4 available trophies) . Upon securing the league, the club retired Neilson's number 77 jersey alongside some of the Panthers legends of the past, Neilson became the 5th player to have his jersey retired by the club. In addition, under his leadership Panthers won six Challenge Cups and four Playoff championships, making him the most successful coach in Nottingham Panthers history.
In 2018, Neilson became the new head coach of German DEL2 side Lausitzer Füchse. He was relieved of his position in February 2021.
After a short spell coaching Norwegian side Manglerud Star Ishockey, Neilson was named the new head coach of Slovak Extraliga side HK Poprad in November 2021.
Neilson also played for the Great Britain national ice hockey team after he obtained dual nationality. He is currently an assistant coach of the GB team - along with Adam Keefe - working under Pete Russell.
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