Gord Wilson

Gordon Allan "Junior" Wilson (August 13, 1932 – October 2, 2023) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who played two playoff games in the National Hockey League with the Boston Bruins during the 1954–55 season. The rest of his career, which lasted from 1952 to 1960, was spent in the minor leagues. Wilson's father, Phat Wilson, was an amateur hockey player and is a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame.

Gord Wilson
Born (1932-08-13)August 13, 1932
Port Arthur, Ontario, Canada
Died October 2, 2023(2023-10-02) (aged 91)
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Position Left wing
Shot Left
Played for Boston Bruins
Playing career 19521960

Hockey career

Wilson's professional hockey career started with the Hershey Bears, where he set a record of four goals and four assists in one game.[1] Early in his career, he suffered a ligament tear in his knee, which kept him off the ice for a year; from which he recovered, and went on to play for the Boston Bruins.

Off the ice

Wilson was an all-around gifted athlete, and in his early years played baseball and basketball, in addition to hockey. After retiring from hockey, he opened an insurance company in Thunder Bay, Ontario. He entered full retirement in 1999. Wilson died on October 2, 2023, at the age of 91.[2]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GPGAPtsPIM GPGAPtsPIM
1950–51 Port Arthur Bruins TBJHL
1951–52 Fort William Hurricanes M-Cup 1264102
1952–52 Port Arthur Bearcats TBSHL
1952–53 Hershey Bears AHL 73250
1953–54 Hershey Bears AHL 41010
1954–55 Hershey Bears AHL 6327255212
1954–55 Boston Bruins NHL 20000
1955–56 Hershey Bears AHL 552738658
1956–57 Quebec Aces QSHL 51122
1956–57 Vancouver Canucks WHL 140110
1957–58 Vancouver Canucks WHL 652638644
1958–59 Vancouver Canucks WHL 401215270 30112
1959–60 Vancouver Canucks WHL 4357120
1959–60 Quebec Aces AHL 151012
AHL totals 144596512422
WHL totals 16243611044 30112
NHL totals 20000

References

  1. Vass, KEEPING SCORE by Johan (2019-08-18). "Gordon Wilson excelled in hockey, and more". The Chronicle-Journal. Retrieved 2023-10-05.
  2. "Gordon (Junior) Wilson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information". memorials.nwfainc.com. Retrieved 2023-10-05.


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