About Roger Neilson
The hockey world and countless others lost a beloved coach, friend and mentor on Saturday, June 21, 2003 as Ottawa Senators assistant coach Roger Neilson passed away after a long-term battle with two forms of cancer.
Roger's legacy has been strengthened by the construction and opening of Roger's House - a dream that was turned into a reality in just 2 years thanks to the generosity, compassion and support of thousands of people.
It was Roger's reputation as a coach, mentor, gentleman, philanthropist and perhaps most importantly, a compassionate and caring man that helped build the pediatric palliative care facility bearing his name. All of the staff at Roger's House strive to embody the legacy and values of Roger in their daily work with the children, families, community and each other.
Roger was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame on November 4th, 2002. You can read Roger's biography on the Legends of Hockey website here.
Videos
A Tribute to Roger Neilson
Opening Night 2003-2004 Tribute to Roger Neilson
