{{Short description|American ice hockey player (born 2001)}} {{Use mdy dates|date=January 2022}} {{Infobox ice hockey biography | name = Cam York | image = York 2nd 12 28-2 (55011698677) (cropped).jpg | caption = York with the Philadelphia Flyers in 2025 | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2001|01|05}} | birth_place = Anaheim Hills, California, U.S. | height_ft = 6 | height_in = 1 | weight_lb = 180 | position = Defense | shoots = Left | league = NHL | team = Philadelphia Flyers | prospect_team = <!--Lehigh Valley Phantoms--> | prospect_league = AHL | draft = 14th overall | draft_year = 2019 | draft_team = Philadelphia Flyers | career_start = 2021 | career_end = }} '''Cameron York''' (born January 5, 2001) is an American professional ice hockey player who is a defenseman for the <!--Lehigh Valley Phantoms of the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract to the--> Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted 14th overall by the Flyers in the first round of the 2019 NHL entry draft. Before being selected by the Flyers, York played ice hockey at Shattuck-St. Mary's and in the U.S. National Development Program.

==Early life== York was born and raised in Anaheim, California. Growing up there, he played alongside Jackson Niedermayer, the son of Scott Niedermayer, who coached his youth hockey team.<ref name = "HOF">{{cite news |last1=Isaac |first1=David |title=Helped by a Hall of Famer, Cam York begins his own path to the NHL |url=https://www.courierpostonline.com/story/sports/nhl/flyers/2019/06/29/helped-hall-famer-cam-york-begins-his-own-path-nhl/1605345001/ |access-date=November 22, 2019 |publisher=Courier Post |date=June 29, 2019}}</ref> His father, Jeff, installed a roller skating rink surface in the backyard which York would skate on every day after school.<ref name = "HOF"/> It was through roller skating that York developed an affinity for hockey.<ref name = "Olsen">{{cite web |last1=Olsen |first1=Becky |title=Seeing Ducks Raise Cup Propelled Cam York's Interest in Hockey |url=https://www.usahockeyntdp.com/news_article/show/928344 |website=usahockeyntdp.com |access-date=November 22, 2019 |date=June 19, 2018}}</ref> After two defensemen on his youth team were injured, he was placed on defense and enjoyed the position.<ref name = "Olsen"/> York played squirt and peewee hockey within the Anaheim Jr. Ducks minor program coached by Craig Johnson and Scott Niedermayer.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Faris |first1=Nick |title=Backyard roller rink started California's Cam York on quirky path to draft |url=https://www.thescore.com/nhl/news/1781180 |website=thescore.com |date=June 10, 2019 |access-date=November 22, 2019}}</ref> Growing up, York's favourite team was the hometown Anaheim Ducks; he would frequently attend games and cites the Ducks' 2007 Stanley Cup victory as a catalyst for excelling at his own hockey career.<ref name = "Olsen"/>

Once he turned 14, York enrolled in Shattuck-Saint Mary's, a Minnesota prep academy, where he totaled more than 100 points in two seasons.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Harris |first1=Jack |title=Two former Jr. Ducks should hear names in NHL draft — and Craig Johnson will be proud |url=https://www.latimes.com/sports/hockey/la-sp-cam-york-ryan-johnson-nhl-draft-jr-ducks-20190619-story.html |access-date=November 22, 2019 |work=Los Angeles Times |date=June 19, 2019}}</ref> Afterwards, York was invited to the USA Hockey National Team Development Program in the USHL.<ref name = "Olsen"/> While playing for the USA Hockey National Team Development Program U-18 team in the 2018–19 USHL season, York set a new single season record for points for a defenseman.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Hall |first1=Jordan |title=Meet Flyers first-round pick Cam York, a Cali kid with a Philly mentality |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/flyers/meet-flyers-first-round-pick-cam-york-cali-kid-philly-mentality |website=nbcsports.com |access-date=November 11, 2019 |date=June 28, 2019}}</ref> On January 15, 2019, York set a new franchise record for most points in one game with seven.<ref>{{cite web |title=Cam York sets single-game NTDP points record; Hughes, Caufield move up on all-time lists |url=http://mihockey.com/2019/01/cam-york-sets-single-game-ntdp-points-record-hughes-caufield-move-up-on-all-time-lists/ |website=mihockey.com |access-date=November 22, 2019 |date=January 15, 2019}}</ref> This earned him USHL's Defenseman of the Week Honors.<ref>{{cite web |title=Cam York Earns USHL's Defenseman of the Week Honor |url=https://www.usahockeyntdp.com/news_article/show/987082 |website=usahockeyntdp.com |access-date=November 22, 2019 |date=January 21, 2019}}</ref>

==Playing career== ===College=== York was initially committed to play for the Boston College Eagles, but rescinded his commitment when coach Greg Brown left to join the New York Rangers.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Johnson |first1=Bailey |title=The kid from somewhere else: Cam York commits to Michigan |url=https://www.michigandaily.com/section/ice-hockey/cam-york-commit |access-date=November 22, 2019 |publisher=Michigan Daily |date=December 5, 2018}}</ref> He eventually committed to play for the Michigan Wolverines.<ref>{{cite web |title=Recruiting: Cam York commits to Michigan |url=http://mihockey.com/2018/11/recruiting-cam-york-commits-to-michigan/ |website=mihockey.com |access-date=November 22, 2019 |date=November 27, 2018}}</ref>

York was drafted 14th overall by the Philadelphia Flyers in the first round of the 2019 NHL entry draft.<ref>{{cite web |title=Flyers Select Cameron York 14th Overall |publisher=National Hockey League |date=June 21, 2019 |url=https://www.nhl.com/flyers/news/flyers-select-cameron-york-14th-overall--philadelphia/c-307964358 |access-date=June 22, 2019}}</ref> He enrolled in the University of Michigan for the 2019–20 season and recorded his first collegiate goal in a 2–1 loss to Ohio State on November 2, 2019.<ref>{{cite web |title=York Scores First Goal, but U-M Falls to No. 13 Ohio State in Series Finale |url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2019/11/2/ice-hockey-york-scores-first-goal-but-u-m-falls-to-no-13-ohio-state-in-series-finale.aspx |website=mgoblue.com |access-date=November 22, 2019 |date=November 2, 2019}}</ref>

During the 2020–21 season, York led the Big Ten in defenseman scoring with 20 points on four goals and 16 assists. Five of his 20 points came on the power play, while four of his assists set up game-winning goals. Following an outstanding season, he was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year and First Team All-Big Ten.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2021/3/16/ice-hockey-bordeleau-york-named-b1g-rookie-defenseman-of-year-to-lead-u-m-honorees.aspx |title=Bordeleau, York Named B1G Rookie, Defenseman of Year to Lead U-M Honorees |first=Kristy |last=McNeil |publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com |date=March 16, 2021 |access-date=March 16, 2021}}</ref>

===Professional=== On March 31, 2021, the Flyers signed York to a three-year, entry-level contract.<ref>{{cite web |title=Flyers sign defenseman Cam York to three-year entry-level contract |url=https://www.nhl.com/flyers/news/flyers-sign-defenseman-cam-york-to-three-year-entry-level-contract/c-323124582 |website=Philadelphia Flyers |access-date=March 31, 2021 | date = March 31, 2021}}</ref> York made his NHL debut on May 7 in the Flyers' 4–2 win over the Washington Capitals.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Valentine |first1=Harvey |title=Capitals lose to Flyers, fail to tie for first in East |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/philadelphia-flyers-washington-capitals-game-recap/c-324281396 |website=NHL.com |access-date=January 16, 2022 |date=May 7, 2021}}</ref> On January 8, 2022, York recorded his first NHL point with an assist to James van Riemsdyk as the Flyers won 3–2 in overtime against the San Jose Sharks.<ref>{{cite web |title=Hertl gets hat trick in Sharks' overtime win over Flyers |url=https://www.espn.com/nhl/recap/_/gameId/401349750 |website=ESPN |access-date=January 16, 2022 |date=January 8, 2022}}</ref> He scored his first NHL goal in a 3–2 loss to the New York Rangers on January 15.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Kimelman |first1=Adam |title=Kreider breaks tie in third, Rangers hand Flyers seventh straight loss |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/new-york-rangers-philadelphia-flyers-game-recap/c-329659824 |website=NHL.com |access-date=January 16, 2022 |date=January 15, 2022}}</ref>

York signed a two-year contract with the Flyers on July 10, 2023.<ref>{{cite web |title=Flyers sign defenseman Cam York to a two-year contract |url=https://www.nhl.com/flyers/news/flyers-sign-defenseman-cam-york-to-a-two-year-contract-345288986 |website=NHL.com |access-date=July 7, 2025 |date=July 10, 2023}}</ref>

On March 25, 2025, York dressed for the Flyers game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, but was benched for the final 50 minutes. It was later reported that York and head coach John Tortorella got into a verbal altercation after the game in which the two "both crossed a line." Tortorella was fired two days later due to the altercation as well as comments he had made regarding the team. York dressed for the team's game that night, but was benched for the entire contest.<ref>{{cite web |title=Report: Altercation with York contributed to Tortorella's dismissal |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/report-altercation-with-york-contributed-to-tortorellas-dismissal/ |website=Sportsnet |access-date=March 28, 2025 |date=March 28, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Cwik, Anderson |first1=Chris, Kari |title=Flyers fire John Tortorella after rebuilding comments, reported verbal altercation with Cam York |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/article/flyers-fire-john-tortorella-after-rebuilding-comments-reported-verbal-altercation-with-cam-york-131814776.html |website=Yahoo Sports |access-date=March 28, 2025 |date=March 28, 2025}}</ref>

York agreed to a five-year contract with the Flyers on July 7, 2025.<ref>{{cite web |title=Philadelphia Flyers Agree to Terms with Defenseman Cam York on Five-Year Contract |url=https://www.nhl.com/flyers/news/philadelphia-flyers-agree-to-terms-with-defenseman-cam-york-on-a-five-year-contract |website=Philadelphia Flyers |access-date=July 7, 2025 |date=July 7, 2025}}</ref> In game 6 of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs against rivals Pittsburgh Penguins, York scored the series-winning goal in overtime.

==International play== {{MedalTableTop| name = }} {{MedalSport| Ice hockey }} {{MedalCountry|{{ihj|USA}}}} {{MedalCompetition|IIHF World U18 Championship}} {{MedalSilver|2018 Russia|}} {{MedalBronze|2019 Sweden|}} {{MedalCompetition|World Junior Championship}} {{MedalGold|2021 Canada|}} {{MedalBottom}} On April 4, 2018, York was selected to compete for Team USA at the 2018 IIHF World U18 Championships.<ref>{{cite web |title=U.S. Under-18 Men's National Team Roster for World Championship announced |url=http://mihockey.com/2018/04/u-s-under-18-mens-national-team-roster-for-world-championship-announced/ |website=mihockey.com |access-date=November 22, 2019 |date=April 4, 2018}}</ref> He recorded 6 points and was named to the Media All-Star Team as Team USA won a silver medal.<ref>{{cite web |title=U.S. Captures Silver Medal at U18 Worlds |url=https://teamusa.usahockey.com/news_article/show/912717 |website=teamusa.usahockey.com |access-date=November 22, 2019 |date=April 29, 2018}}</ref>

York was again selected to compete for Team USA at the 2019 IIHF World U18 Championships on April 11, 2019.<ref>{{cite web |title=Twenty-One Players Added to 2019 Under-18 Men's National Team |url=https://teamusa.usahockey.com/news_article/show/1011892 |website=teamusa.usahockey.com |access-date=November 22, 2019 |date=April 11, 2019}}</ref> During the tournament, he set a new scoring record for defenseman in U18 Men's World Championship history. His 17 points collected during the 2018 and 19 series helped earn him the honor of Three Best Players of the tournament for Team USA, U.S. Player of the Game, and a bronze medal.<ref>{{cite web |title=Team USA Wins Bronze Medal at U18 MWC |url=https://teamusa.usahockey.com/news_article/show/1016438 |website=teamusa.usahockey.com |access-date=November 22, 2019 |date=April 28, 2019}}</ref>

==Career statistics==

===Regular season and playoffs=== {| border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0" style="text-align:center; width:60em;" |- bgcolor="#e0e0e0" ! colspan="3" bgcolor="#ffffff"| ! rowspan="99" bgcolor="#ffffff"| ! colspan="5"|Regular season ! rowspan="99" bgcolor="#ffffff"| ! colspan="5"|Playoffs |- bgcolor="#e0e0e0" ! Season ! Team ! League ! GP !! G !! A !! Pts !! PIM ! GP !! G !! A !! Pts !! PIM |- | 2016–17 | Shattuck-Saint Mary's | USHS | 54 || 9 || 39 || 48 || 6 | — || — || — || — || — |- bgcolor="#f0f0f0" | 2017–18 | U.S. National Development Team | USHL | 33 || 3 || 11 || 14 || 12 | — || — || — || — || — |- | 2018–19 | U.S. National Development Team | USHL | 28 || 7 || 26 || 33 || 12 | — || — || — || — || — |- bgcolor="#f0f0f0" | 2019–20 | University of Michigan | B1G | 30 || 5 || 11 || 16 || 10 | — || — || — || — || — |- | 2020–21 | University of Michigan | B1G | 24 || 4 || 16 || 20 || 4 | — || — || — || — || — |- bgcolor="#f0f0f0" | 2020–21 | Lehigh Valley Phantoms | AHL | 8 || 2 || 3 || 5 || 4 | — || — || — || — || — |- | 2020–21 | Philadelphia Flyers | NHL | 3 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | — || — || — || — || — |- bgcolor="#f0f0f0" | 2021–22 | Lehigh Valley Phantoms | AHL | 34 || 2 || 10 || 12 || 12 | — || — || — || — || — |- | 2021–22 | Philadelphia Flyers | NHL | 30 || 3 || 7 || 10 || 6 | — || — || — || — || — |- bgcolor="#f0f0f0" | 2022–23 | Lehigh Valley Phantoms | AHL | 20 || 3 || 10 || 13 || 4 | — || — || — || — || — |- | 2022–23 | Philadelphia Flyers | NHL | 54 || 2 || 18 || 20 || 18 | — || — || — || — || — |- bgcolor="#f0f0f0" | 2023–24 | Philadelphia Flyers | NHL | 82 || 10 || 20 || 30 || 44 | ��� || — || — || — || — |- | 2024–25 | Philadelphia Flyers | NHL | 66 || 4 || 13 || 17 || 26 | — || — || — || — || — |- bgcolor="#f0f0f0" | 2025–26 | Philadelphia Flyers | NHL | 74 || 4 || 22 || 26 || 28 | 10 || 1 || 1 || 2 || 6 |- bgcolor="#e0e0e0" ! colspan="3"|NHL totals ! 309 !! 23 !! 80 !! 103 !! 122 ! 10 !! 1 !! 1 !! 2 !! 6 |}

===International=== {| border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0" ID="Table3" style="text-align:center; width:40em;" |- bgcolor="#e0e0e0" ! Year ! Team ! Event ! Result ! rowspan="99" bgcolor="#ffffff"| ! GP !! G !! A !! Pts !! PIM |- | 2017 | United States | U17 | {{gold1}} | 6 || 1 || 4 || 5 || 4 |- bgcolor="#f0f0f0" | 2018 | United States | U18 | {{silver2}} | 7 || 0 || 6 || 6 || 0 |- | 2019 | United States | U18 | {{bronze3}} | 7 || 4 || 7 || 11 || 0 |- bgcolor="#f0f0f0" | 2020 | United States | WJC | 6th | 5 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 2 |- | 2021 | United States | WJC | {{gold1}} | 7 || 1 || 5 || 6 || 0 |- bgcolor="#e0e0e0" ! colspan="4"|Junior totals ! 32 !! 6 !! 22 !! 28 !! 6 |}

==Awards and honors== {| class="wikitable" ! Award ! Year ! Ref |- ! colspan="3"|College |- | Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year | 2021 | rowspan="2"|<ref>{{cite web |url=https://bigten.org/news/2021/3/16/general-hockey-postseason-honors-announced.aspx |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210316180922/https://bigten.org/news/2021/3/16/general-hockey-postseason-honors-announced.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-date=March 16, 2021 |title=Hockey Postseason Honors Announced |website=BigTen.org |date=March 16, 2021 |access-date=March 16, 2021}}</ref> |- | All-Big Ten First Team | 2021 |- | AHCA West First Team All-American | 2021 | <ref>{{cite news|title=Boston College, Minnesota, North Dakota, Wisconsin lead way with three All-American college hockey players apiece for '20-21 season |url=https://www.uscho.com/2021/04/09/boston-college-minnesota-north-dakota-wisconsin-lead-way-with-three-all-american-college-hockey-players-apiece-for-20-21-season/ |website=USCHO.com |date=April 9, 2021 |access-date=April 10, 2021}}</ref> |- ! colspan="3"| International |- | rowspan="2"|World U18 Championship Media All-Star Team | 2018, 2019 | <ref name = "Media all stars">{{Cite web|url=https://stats.iihf.com/Hydra/500/IHM500000_98_1_0.pdf|title=Media all stars|date=2018-04-03|access-date=2018-04-03|archive-date=September 11, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200911013157/http://reports.iihf.hockey/Hydra/500/IHM500000_98_1_0.pdf|work=IIHF|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="2019 U18">{{cite web |last1=Aykroyd |first1=Lucas |title=Caufield Named MVP |url=https://www.iihf.com/en/events/2019/wm18/news/10572/caufield-named-mvp |website=iihf.com |publisher=IIHF |access-date=January 4, 2024 |date=April 28, 2019}}</ref> |}

==References== {{reflist}}

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