Neilson Athletics News

Corey Neilson As we plan events and have news worthy articles we will let you know on this page. If you want to know more about our programs and courses and you cant find that information on our website, please call us or contact us using the contact information provided on the contact page. We look forward to providing you with lots of interesting news and events as the year progresses.

Some of the news below relates to my time with the Pensacola Ice Pilots, as the new season approaches I am the same situation as many of the players I coach. I have to be ready for the new season and will be negotiating with teams for the new season. If I have any news which I feel is important to the players I coach I will post the information throughout this site.

If you have any news related to your time with Neilson Athletics please send it in to us and we will consider posting it on our news page. We are always looking to inform our readers of important news which we feel is important to them.

April 18, 2008

NEILSON IS NEW PANTHERS COACH

Corey Neilson is the new head coach of Nottingham Panthers.

The 31-year-old Canadian - assistant player-coach for the tail-end of last season last season - replaces Mike Ellis who failed to come to an agreement with team owner Neil Black to return for a third season, after winning the play-offs and Challenge Cup in successive years. Read more...

See the GMB Nottingham Panthers press release...

June 29th 2006

"I've signed best all-round player."

Corey gets welcome praise from his new club coach. Delighted Mike Ellis has pulled off a major coup for Nottingham Panthers by signing outstanding defenceman Corey Neilson - after being told the giant Canadian was "too good to play in Britain."

March 17th 2006

"Blades' Neilson proves he's one tough warrior."

Corey battles on despite a broken toe gaining the respect of his team.

January 9th 2006

Pensacola News "Neilson Traded to Blades."

Corey is traded to the Florida Everblades in exchange for 2 new players.

News of Corey playing with the Pensacola Ice Pilots of the ECHL


April 8th 2005

Corey is selected for the All ECHL Second team

April 5th 2005

Canadian Corey Neilson essential for the ECHL Team

Pensacola's Neilson Named In Glas Co ECHL Player Of The Week

February 14th 2005

Neilson's team on a 10 game winning streak

January 19th 2005

Pensacola's Neilson Named All Star Captain

August 24th 2004

Pensacola's Ice Pilots re-sign Neilson Defenseman of the Year

April 4th 2004

Pensacola's Neilson Named ECHL Defenseman of the Year

November 4th 2003

Pensacola's Neilson Named In Glas Co ECHL Player Of The Week

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