Jason Wilson (ice hockey)

Jason Wilson (born April 15, 1990) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He is currently playing with the Atlanta Gladiators of the ECHL. Wilson was selected by the New York Rangers in the 5th round (130th overall) of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.

Not to be confused with Jason O. Wilson, American martial arts coach and author.
Jason Wilson
Born (1990-04-15) April 15, 1990
Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
Position Left wing
Shoots Left
ECHL team
Former teams		 Atlanta Gladiators
Connecticut Whale
NHL Draft 130th overall, 2010
New York Rangers
Playing career 2011–present

Wilson played three seasons (2008-2011) of major junior hockey in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) where he scored 95 points and registered 299 penalty minutes in 162 games played.

On May 12, 2011, the New York Rangers signed Wilson to a three-year entry-level contract.[1] Wilson became an unrestricted free agent on July 1, 2014, after the Rangers did not extend a qualifying offer to him.

On September 3, 2014, the Florida Everblades announced that they had signed him to a one-year contract.[2] He was traded to the Gwinnett Gladiators on March 12, 2015.[3]

References
  1. "Rangers, Wilson agree to entry-level contract". New York Rangers. May 12, 2011. Retrieved May 12, 2011.
  2. "Winger Jason Wilson Joins 'Blades for 2014-15". Florida Everblades Official Website. September 3, 2014. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved September 3, 2014.
  3. "Glads Get Two from Florida". Gwinnett Gladiators. March 12, 2015. Archived from the original on March 13, 2015.


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