Rik Wilson
ice hockey player from the United States (1962-2016)
Richard William Wilson (June 17, 1962 – January 22, 2016) was an American sports trainer and retired professional ice hockey right winger. He played 7 seasons in the National Hockey League.
| Rik Wilson | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
June 17, 1962 Long Beach, California, U.S. | ||
| Died |
January 22, 2016 (aged 53) St. Louis, MO, USA | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||
| Weight | 180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb) | ||
| Position | Defense | ||
| Shot | Right | ||
| Played for |
St. Louis Blues Calgary Flames Chicago Blackhawks | ||
| NHL Draft |
12th overall, 1980 St. Louis Blues | ||
| Playing career | 1981–1988 | ||
Wilson played 5 seasons game with the St. Louis Blues and then joined the Calgary Flames for 2 games. He ended his NHL career with the Chicago Blackhawks after playing 14 games with them. He retired from professional hockey in 1988. Wilson currently owns Power Play Performance Sports Training, a sports training center in St. Louis.
Wilson died on January 22, 2016 from unknown causes in St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 53.[1]
References
change- ↑ "Former Blues defenseman Rik Wilson dies at age 53". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 22, 2016.
Other websites
change- Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or Hockey-Reference.com, or The Internet Hockey Database
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