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Dave Cameron

Dave Cameron is a Canadian ice hockey player and coach from Prince Edward Island.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Dave Cameron is a Canadian ice hockey player and coach from Prince Edward Island. He played 168 NHL games as a centre for the Colorado Rockies and New Jersey Devils before moving into a long coaching career in junior, minor professional, and NHL hockey.

Playing career

Cameron played professional hockey from 1979 to 1995 and appeared in 168 NHL games. He recorded 25 goals and 28 assists in the NHL, spending most of his playing career in the minor leagues after brief stints with Colorado and New Jersey.

Coaching career

Cameron began coaching in the mid-1980s and worked at several levels, including the OHL, AHL, NHL, and international hockey. He was head coach of the Ottawa Senators and later returned to the OHL with the Ottawa 67’s.

International hockey

Cameron coached Team Canada at several IIHF events, including the World Junior Championship. Reports credit him with winning medals in multiple tournaments, including gold and silver at the junior level.

Prince Edward Island connection

Cameron is closely associated with Prince Edward Island and has been recognized by PEI hockey and sports organizations. He is one of the best-known hockey figures from the province.

Key facts

  • Cameron was born in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.
  • He played centre in the NHL for the Colorado Rockies and New Jersey Devils.
  • His NHL playing career totalled 168 games, with 25 goals and 28 assists.
  • He later became a coach in junior, minor professional, AHL, NHL, and international hockey.
  • He served as head coach of the Ottawa Senators and later the Ottawa 67’s.
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Canadian context

Cameron is a Canadian hockey figure from Prince Edward Island who has coached Canadian junior national teams and the Ottawa Senators, making him relevant to Canadian hockey history and national team programmes.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Dave Cameron?
Dave Cameron is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and coach, best known for his NHL playing career and his work as a coach in the OHL, NHL, and with Team Canada.
What position did Dave Cameron play?
He played centre.
Which NHL teams did Dave Cameron play for?
He played for the Colorado Rockies and the New Jersey Devils.
How many NHL games did Dave Cameron play?
He played 168 NHL games.
Where is Dave Cameron from?
He was born in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
What is Dave Cameron known for as a coach?
He is known for long-term junior and professional coaching, including head-coaching roles with the Ottawa Senators and Ottawa 67’s, and for coaching Team Canada at world junior events.

References

  1. Hockey-Reference — https://www.hockey-reference.com/players/c/camerda01.html
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, NHL games played, goals, points, and playing career totals.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Cameron_(ice_hockey)
    Supports: Basic biography, playing career, and coaching background.
  3. CBC Sports — https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/dave-cameron-head-coach-canada-world-juniors-ottawa-1.7416615
    Supports: Current coaching role, Prince Edward Island background, and Team Canada world junior coaching history.
  4. Canadian Hockey League — https://chl.ca/ohl/senators-name-dave-cameron-head-coach/
    Supports: Ottawa Senators head-coaching appointment and OHL coaching record.
  5. PEI Sports Hall of Fame — https://www.peisportshalloffame.ca/1506-2/
    Supports: Prince Edward Island recognition and hockey career overview.