Cameron Matthew Fowler Bio
Cameron Matthew Fowler is a Canadian-born American professional ice hockey player who is a defenseman for the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected 12th overall by the Anaheim Ducks in the 2010 NHL entry draft, for whom he played the first 15 seasons of his NHL career. A dual citizen, Fowler represents the United States internationally and won a gold medal as a member of the junior team at the 2010 World Junior Championships. He was a member of the Windsor Spitfires team that won the J. Ross Robertson Cup in 2009–10, as well as the 2010 Memorial Cup.
Early Life and Background
Cameron Fowler was born on December 5, 1991, in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. He is the son of Perry and Bridget Fowler. Perry, originally from Newfoundland and Labrador, and Bridget, a native of Michigan, moved the family to Farmington Hills, Michigan, before Cameron’s second birthday. He has two younger sisters, Peyton and Emily, who were both born in the United States. Fowler attended Farmington High School, where he played baseball in addition to ice hockey. He also played travel baseball for the South Farmington Blues and showed potential to be a Division One college pitcher.
Path to Hockey
As a youth, Fowler played in the 2004 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament with the Detroit Honeybaked minor ice hockey team. He was initially considered one of the weaker players on the team, but his potential as a hockey player began to emerge during his teenage years. Fowler was recruited by numerous NCAA Division I schools from the age of 14 and signed a National Letter of Intent with the University of Notre Dame in November 2008. He was also recruited by the USA Hockey National Team Development Program (USNTDP). The Kitchener Rangers drafted Fowler with their first pick in the 2007 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) Priority Selection, but he refused to sign with them, opting instead to play for the USNTDP to maintain his NCAA eligibility.
Cameron Matthew Fowler Career
Early Career (2010–2011)
Fowler began his professional career in the 2010–11 NHL season, making the Ducks’ opening night lineup. He scored his first career NHL goal on October 17, 2010, against the Phoenix Coyotes. That season, Fowler was selected to participate in the 2011 NHL All-Star Game as part of the rookie class, ending the season with ten goals and 40 points in 76 games.
Breakthrough (2011–2014)
During the 2011–12 season, Fowler played in all 82 games, registering 29 points. He signed a five-year, $20 million contract extension with the Ducks in September 2012. In the 2012–13 season, he played for Södertälje SK in Sweden during the NHL lockout and made his Stanley Cup playoff debut that spring. The 2013–14 season saw Fowler improve his defensive play, but he suffered a knee injury in March 2014 that sidelined him for the remainder of the season. He returned for the playoffs, where the Ducks were eliminated by the Los Angeles Kings.
Notable Works and Milestones
Fowler led the Ducks’ defense corps during the 2014–15 season, helping the team reach the Western Conference Final in the 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs. He continued to develop as a reliable two-way defenseman, setting a new career-high in goals and points in the following seasons. Fowler was selected to represent Anaheim at the 2017 NHL All-Star Game.
Cameron Matthew Fowler Award Nominations
Throughout his career, Cameron Fowler has received recognition for his performances, including selections to various All-Star games and accolades for his contributions on the ice.
Cameron Matthew Fowler Awards Won
Cameron Fowler has achieved notable accomplishments in his career, including winning a gold medal at the 2010 World Junior Championships and being named the best defenseman at the 2009 IIHF World U18 Championships.
Cameron Matthew Fowler Family
Cameron Fowler is married to Jasmine Fowler. The couple is known for their philanthropic efforts, including launching C4Kids to provide youth with opportunities to learn and play ice hockey.
Personal Life
In addition to his hockey career, Fowler made a cameo appearance in the TV show The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers. He continues to reside in Farmington Hills, Michigan, while actively participating in community initiatives.
