Lori Larman Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 I would like to share some things I knew growing up. Please read it and in joy it as much as I have.Doug Wilson was born July 5, 1957 in Ottawa Canada.He started his 17 year hockey career with the Ottawa 67's. It's a city and a team surrounded inanything hockey. When he became an 67's he knew, he would have the best chance to learn hockey as a young player. He knew the hard work and the ice time would be there for him todevelop with.And develop he did. The skating speed, body contact, and a slap shot. He became a two wayplaying deference-men. As a result off this development in his junior skating. There is 105junior games, within these games you have 51-goals, and 116 assists. Best of all there was 167points. There was an all star deference-men in juniors. He had 9-goals, 30-assists, in 31 gamesin the playoffs.to be continued Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Larman Posted July 20, 2012 Author Share Posted July 20, 2012 Last night I was tired posted it to the wrong place..will try again. Doug was a defense men with a slight build. With such a slight build he had a great skatingability. He loved having a lot of body contact. Also the worked at clearing the net so the goal could be scored. Worked hard and loved doing it all. Soundness in the defensive zone play and again loved the body contact. Great knackin the offensive zone in front of the net. These abilities gave him 40 point 11 times. Mostgoals scored by a defense men with 39 and the most point with 85. As a young player your first roommate was Stan Milkito (check spelling of names). Then you have teammates the likes of Bobby Orr, Keith Magnisons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Larman Posted July 22, 2012 Author Share Posted July 22, 2012 Here is the third part of my blog. Then in 1991 Doug made the choice to wave the no trade clause to make his move to anotherteam. The team he chose was the San Jose Sharks. To the Sharks he brought a hard workingdefense men with great skills. That the new team could build on. All his hard work was rewardedwith being made the teams first captain. To guide such players as Kelly Kesios, Rob Zettler, andJeff Odgers. The challenges were many for a young team but that is what he needed and wanted in Then in 1993 Doug retired from active play leaving with 237-goals, 590-assist, 827-points, and1,024 regular season games. In the playoff games there were 80-points in 95 postseason games. Here are a few things I found interesting about Doug Wilson. Three time post season all-star games. Seven time in the NHL all-star game. A Canadian Cup and Rendez Vous, 1984 Canada Cup. Played on the best line in hockey the K.L.M. Then he went on to be the President of the PlayersAssociation. Also formed the NHL Alumni Association. After a couple of years away he came back to the Sharks as Director of Player Development. Hetook care of contracts, offer sheets and all of the out of country scouts. Then he became the GM that is today. A legend is someone who is loyal, and put a lot of hard work into something he likes. Even tho he doesn't have a Stanley Cup. Is Doug Wilson a legend in hockey? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hf101 Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 @Lori LarmanInteresting, thanks for the story. I myself am not that familiar with Wilson's past. What team did Wilson play for before he was chose the Sharks as a free agent? I take it Wilson isn't in the Hall of Fame, or is he? One thing I like about the Sharks is that they are a team that is always competitive each year in the quest for the Stanley Cup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 The guy played for Brian Kilrea in junior, with Orr and Mikita, and had a nice career both on and off the ice. He deserves the pat on the back you're giving him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Larman Posted July 27, 2012 Author Share Posted July 27, 2012 (edited) Hi hf101, the post dated Jul 21,2012. Doug Wilson was drafted in 1977 by the Chicago Blackhawks. He played there for 14seasons. Not in the hall yet. Still hard working as the GM of the Sharks.If you have anymore questions. Send me a PM. Edited July 28, 2012 by hf101 Removed email address Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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