Southie native Cam Askew, 27, son of Jacqui Lyons and Brian Askew, recently announced his retirement from the ECHL. While with the ECHL, the 6’3 forward had a successful career, with 86 goals and 77 assists, earning him playtime in 313 regular seasons and 21 Kelly Cup Playoff games, where he put up three goals and six assists for nine points. Impressive!
Kicking off his hockey career locally, Askew went on to play with the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League where he made an impressive 100 goals and 112 assists over 327 games with Drummondville, Moncton, Shawinigan, and Charlottetown. In 2018, Cam signed his first rookie contract with the South Carolina Stingrays, then went on to the Maine Mariners, ending his career on a high note. His first season with the Mariners was the best of his ECHL career, with 69 games, scoring 23 goals and 15 assists. That would be his best record for goals scored in his professional career. He would also go on to lead the team in games and power-play goals, finishing second on the team in goal-scoring.
Way to go, Cam, on an impressive hockey career! We wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors and look forward to seeing you in Southie!
Image via ECHL – Maine Mariners
Maureen Dahill is the editor of Caught in Southie and a lifelong resident of South Boston sometimes mistaken for a yuppie. Co-host of Caught Up, storyteller, lover of red wine and binge watching TV series. Mrs. Peter G. Follow her @MaureenCaught.
gratz Cam , was fun watching you play.
It’s impressive to even make it to those leagues let alone have those numbers. Congratulations!!
Congratulations on a very successful career. It’s been quite a ride, and fun watching you play the game you loved.
A fan favorite and amazing teammate !
Good luck in your future endeavors. 👏👏
Just a great kid, coachable and a hard worker. Very crafty and was fun to watch. Congrats On your retirement Cam!