Behn Wilson

Infobox Ice Hockey Player


image_size =
position = Defence
played_for = Philadelphia Flyers
Chicago Black Hawks
shot = Left
height_ft = 6
height_in = 3
weight_lb = 210
nickname = Big Behn
nationality = CAN
birth_date = birth date|1958|12|19|mf=y
birth_place = Toronto, ON, CAN
career_start = 1978
career_end = 1988
draft = 6th overall
draft_year = 1978
draft_team = Philadelphia Flyers

Behn Alexander Wilson (born December 19, 1958 in Toronto, Ontario) is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player.

Playing career

Behn Wilson played his junior hockey in the OMJHL with the Ottawa 67's from 1975–1977, the Windsor Spitfires from 1976–1977, and the Kingston Canadians from 1977–1978. In 163 career games, he got 154 points (35 goals-119 assists), and in 14 playoff games, he registered 9 points (4G-5A). Wilson also played part of the 1976–77 season with the Kalamazoo Wings of the IHL, getting 9 points (2G-7A) in 13 games. He was known for his both his end-to-end rushes and his penalty minutes in his junior career. Wilson was selected by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 1st round, 6th overall in the 1978 NHL Entry Draft.

Wilson stepped right into the Flyers lineup in 1978–79, playing in all 80 games, getting 49 points (18G-31A), along with 197 PIM. Those marks set team rookie records for a defenceman. In 5 playoff games, he scored a goal. In 1979–80, Wilson played in 61 games, earning 34 points (9G-25A) to go with 212 PIM. In the 1980 playoffs, he got 13 points (4G-9A) in 19 games. Wilson had his best season in 1980–81, getting 63 points (17G-46A) in 77 games, and a career high 237 PIM. He added 12 points (2G-10A) in 12 playoff games. Wilson's production slipped in 1981–82, getting 36 points (13G-23A) in 59 games, and 5 points (1G-4A) in 4 playoff games. In 1982–83, he played in 62 games, getting 32 points (8G-24A), and had an assist in 3 playoff games. On June 8, 1983, the Flyers traded Wilson to the Chicago Black Hawks for Doug Crossman and Chicago's 2nd round pick in the 1984 NHL Entry Draft, which turned out to be Scott Mellanby.

Wilson appeared in 59 games in 1983–84, getting 32 points (10G-22A) with Chicago, then went pointless in 4 playoff games. In 1984–85, he registered 33 points (10G-23A), and added 9 points (4G-5A) in 15 playoff games. Wilson had a very productive 1985–86 season, getting 50 points (13G-37A) in 69 games. In 2 playoff games, Wilson had no points. He missed the entire 1986–87 season due to a back injury, but came back in 1987–88 getting 29 points (6G-23A) in 58 games. On October 3, 1988, the Vancouver Canucks claimed Wilson in the Waiver Draft, however he did not play in any games in the 1988–89 season due to his back injury.

Wilson would never play another game, as he retired after the 1988–89 season.

Career statistics

Awards

1981 All-Star Game

Retirement

He currently lives in Southern Florida and spends time vacationing in the Bahamas with his friends Jim (Anthony Bourdain) and Dave Ross.

External links

* Philadelphiaflyers.com [http://flyers.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=342890 Great Moments in Flyers History: Wilson Takes Care of Business]
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