James Neal

Infobox Ice Hockey Player
team = Dallas Stars
league = NHL


image_size =
position = Left Wing
shoots = Left
height_ft = 6
height_in = 3
weight_lb = 205
nationality = Canada
birth_date = Birth date and age|1987|9|3|mf=y
birth_place = Whitby, Ontario, Canada
draft = 33rd overall
draft_year = 2005
draft_team = Dallas Stars:"For the American politician, see Jim Neal."James Neal (born September 3, 1987 in Whitby, Ontario, Canada) is a professional ice hockey forward.

James Neal is also a Division 1 Soccer keeper for Presbyterian College in Clinton, South Carolina.

James was selected in the 3rd Round (80th overall) of the 2003 OHL Priority Selection by the Plymouth Whalers. He was selected in the 2nd Round (33rd overall) 2005 NHL Entry Draft by the Dallas Stars. James' younger brother Michael plays for the Belleville Bulls.

Neal was invited to Team Canada's summer evaluation camp in 2006. His physical presence and hard hitting impressed the coaches, and he was brought back for the December camp. He made his case, laying out a number of huge hits, even taking out one of the potential players. His play earned him a spot in the 2007 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships in Sweden, where he earned the gold medal.

Neal signed with the Dallas Stars earlier this year, and will be in their system for the 2007–08 season. He was selected to the OHL Western Conference All-Star team and scored a goal. He also helped Plymouth win the OHL title and led all scorers with 5 goals in the Memorial Cup final in Vancouver.

Neal scored his first career goal in the NHL on October 10th, 2008 in Dallas, TX against the Pascal Leclaire of the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Neal played a big part in the winning of Dallas Stars Traverse City Prospects title tournament, Neal led the tournament in points with 9, and wore the "A".

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International play

Neal represented Canada in the 2007, in Sweden.

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