Chris Nielsen, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

    

Chris Nielsen

Canadian ice hockey player

Date of Birth: 16-Feb-1980

Place of Birth: Moshi, Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania

Profession: ice hockey player

Nationality: Canada

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius


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About Chris Nielsen

  • Chris Nielsen (born February 16, 1980) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre.
  • Nielsen was drafted in the 2nd round, 36th overall by the New York Islanders in the 1998 NHL Entry Draft.
  • He played parts of two seasons with the Columbus Blue Jackets. Nielsen was born in Tanzania while his Canadian father was stationed there working for the Canadian International Development Agency.
  • His family moved back to Canada when he was three, and he grew up on a farm near the small town of Goodlands, Manitoba.

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