Rik Wilson
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 (1.83 m) |
| 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
- ↑ "Former Blues defenseman Rik Wilson dies at age 53". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 22, 2016.
Other websites
- Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or ESPN.com, or Eurohockey.com, or Hockey-Reference.com, or The Internet Hockey Database
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