Roger Neilson, Canadian ice hockey player and coach (d. 2003)
Roger Paul Neilson, (June 16, 1934 – June 21, 2003) was a Canadian professional ice hockey coach, most notably in the NHL, and was responsible for many innovations in the game. He is a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame in the builder category.

Born in Toronto, he attended a public high school, North Toronto Collegiate Institute. Neilson's coaching career began as a student at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario where he continued to coach until graduation with a degree in Physical Education in both hockey and baseball.