Colin Wilson (ice hockey)

Colin Wilson (born October 20, 1989) is an American professional ice hockey forward currently playing for the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League (NHL). He began his NHL career with the Nashville Predators, by whom he was drafted in 2008.

Colin Wilson
Wilson with the Nashville Predators during the 2017 Stanley Cup Finals
Born (1989-10-20) October 20, 1989
Greenwich, Connecticut, U.S.
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 221 lb (100 kg; 15 st 11 lb)
Position Left Wing
Shoots Left
NHL team
Former teams		 Colorado Avalanche
Nashville Predators
National team  United States
NHL Draft 7th overall, 2008
Nashville Predators
Playing career 2009–present

Prior to joining the NHL, Wilson played for the Boston University Terriers in the Hockey East conference. During his sophomore year, Wilson was named to the First Team All-American and Hockey East First Team.

Playing career

Early career

After initially playing with the U.S. National Development Team Program as a junior, Wilson enrolled to play collegiate hockey with the Boston University Terriers of the Hockey East.

After his freshman year with the Terriers in 2007–08, he was awarded New England's college hockey Rookie of the Year, as well as Hockey East Rookie of the Year.[1] He was selected in the first round, 7th overall, by the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League (NHL) in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.

Wilson led the Terriers in points in his sophomore season. He was recognized as one of the best players in NCAA Division I with his election to the Hobey Hat Trick, a group of three players nominated to win the Hobey Baker Memorial Award.[2] His teammate, Matt Gilroy, eventually won the award. Wilson was named a First Team All–American, Hockey East First Team, Hockey East leading goal scorer and was second in the nation in total points.[3] The Terriers were ranked the #1 team in the nation for much of Wilson's sophomore season and went on to win the National Championship.

Professional

Nashville Predators
Wilson with the Predators in 2011.

Wilson signed a three-year entry-level contract with Nashville on April 17, 2009, following his sophomore season.[4] Wilson made his NHL debut with the Predators on October 12, 2009. He scored his first NHL goal on October 21 against Tim Thomas of the Boston Bruins.[5]

Following the 2014–15 NHL season Wilson became a restricted free agent under the NHL Collective Bargaining Agreement. The Nashville Predators made him a qualifying offer to retain his NHL rights, and on July 5, 2015, Wilson filed for Salary Arbitration.[6] He signed a four-year, $15.75 million deal with the Predators on July 27, 2015.[7]

Colorado Avalanche

On July 1, 2017, Wilson was traded by the Predators to the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for a fourth round draft pick in 2019.[8]

Wilson faced his former Nashville teammates in the first round of the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs. He registered an assist as the Avalanche lost in six games, ending their season.

On July 1, 2019, Wilson agreed to a one-year contract extension with the Avalanche worth $2.6 million.[9]

International play
Medal record
Representing  United States
Ice hockey
IIHF U18 Championships
2006 Ängelholm
2007 Tampere

Wilson decided to represent Team USA, for whom he had played at the 2008 World Juniors. At the tournament he was tied for the most goals with 6. He was the only roster player never to have played a game in the NHL, selected to represent Team USA at the 2009 IIHF World Championships in Bern/Kloten, Switzerland.[10]

Personal life

Wilson is the son of former NHL player Carey Wilson and the grandson of former NHL player Jerry Wilson. He was born in the U.S. while his father played for the New York Rangers, but he was raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba.[11]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs
Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2005–06 U.S. National Development Team USDP 65 21 22 43 20 2 0 0 0 2
2006–07 U.S. National Development Team USDP 56 30 44 74 53 — — — — —
2007–08 Boston University HE 37 12 23 35 22 — — — — —
2008–09 Boston University HE 43 17 38 55 52 — — — — —
2009–10 Nashville Predators NHL 35 8 7 15 7 6 0 1 1 0
2009–10 Milwaukee Admirals AHL 40 13 21 34 19 — — — — —
2010–11 Nashville Predators NHL 82 16 18 34 17 3 0 0 0 0
2011–12 Nashville Predators NHL 68 15 20 35 21 4 1 0 1 0
2012–13 Nashville Predators NHL 25 7 12 19 4 — — — — —
2013–14 Nashville Predators NHL 81 11 22 33 21 — — — — —
2014–15 Nashville Predators NHL 77 20 22 42 22 6 5 0 5 0
2015–16 Nashville Predators NHL 64 6 18 24 14 14 5 8 13 0
2016–17 Nashville Predators NHL 70 12 23 35 18 14 2 2 4 2
2017–18 Colorado Avalanche NHL 56 6 12 18 6 6 0 1 1 0
2018–19 Colorado Avalanche NHL 651215278 124482
2019–20 Colorado Avalanche NHL 9 0 4 4 0 — — — — —
NHL totals 632 113 173 286 138 65 17 16 33 4

International
Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2006 United States U17 6 6 2 8 2
2006 United States WJC18 6 0 1 1 8
2007 United States WJC18 7 5 7 12 4
2008 United States WJC 4th 6 6 1 7 4
2009 United States WJC 5th 6 3 6 9 4
2009 United States WC 4th 9 0 2 2 2
Junior totals 25 14 15 29 20
Senior totals 9 0 2 2 2

Awards and honors
Award Year
College
All-Hockey East Rookie Team 2007–08
All-Hockey East First Team 2008–09
AHCA East First-Team All-American 2008–09
Hockey East All-Tournament Team 2009 [12]
NCAA All-Tournament Team 2009 [13]
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References
  1. "Boston University: Wilson Named Hockey East Rookie of the Year". NCAA. 2008-03-20. Retrieved 2010-04-30.
  2. "Hobey Hat Trick Turns Up Terrier Pair". goterriers.com. April 2, 2009. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
  3. "Colin Wilson". goterriers.com. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
  4. "Preds sign 2008 first round pick Wilson". NHL. 2009-04-17. Retrieved 2010-04-30.
  5. "Nashville's Colin Wilson gets first NHL goal". NHL. 2009-10-21. Retrieved 2010-04-30.
  6. Vingan, Adam (July 5, 2015). "Three Predators forwards file for salary arbitration". tennessean.com. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
  7. Clinton, Jared (July 27, 2015). "Colin Wilson Signs Four-Year, $15.75 Million Deal with Predators". thehockeynews.com. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
  8. "Avalanche acquires Colin Wilson from Predators". Colorado Avalanche. 2017-07-01. Retrieved 2017-07-01.
  9. "Avalanche Re-Signs Colin Wilson". Colorado Avalanche. 2019-07-01. Retrieved 2019-09-06.
  10. "2009 Team USA roster". USA Hockey. 2009-03-20. Retrieved 2009-11-10.
  11. Traikos, Michael (June 8, 2017). "Colin Wilson draws into final for Nashville Predators with chance to bolster family's hockey legacy". National Post. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
  12. "2013-14 Hockey East Media Guide". Hockey East. Retrieved 2014-05-19.
  13. "NCAA Frozen Four Records" (PDF). NCAA.org. Retrieved 2013-06-19.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Teddy Purcell		 Hockey East Rookie of the Year
2007–08		 Succeeded by
Kieran Millan
Preceded by
Bryan Ewing		 Hockey East Scoring Champion
(with James Marcou)
2008–09		 Succeeded by
Bobby Butler
Gustav Nyquist
Sporting positions
Preceded by
Jonathon Blum		 Nashville Predators first round draft pick
2008		 Succeeded by
Chet Pickard
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