Mitch Wilson

John Mitchell Wilson (February 15, 1962 – May 18, 2019) was a Canadian ice hockey centre. Wilson played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the New Jersey Devils and Pittsburgh Penguins, making his NHL debut on October 12, 1984. In August 2014 he was diagnosed with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and he died from the disease in 2019.[1]

Mitch Wilson
Born (1962-02-15)February 15, 1962
Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
Died May 18, 2019(2019-05-18) (aged 57)
Brinnon, Washington, U.S.
Height 5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Weight 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb)
Position Centre
Shot Right
Played for NHL
New Jersey Devils
Pittsburgh Penguins
IHL
Muskegon Lumberjacks
San Diego Gulls
AHL
Maine Mariners
Baltimore Skipjacks
CHL
Wichita Wind
ECHL
Louisville Icehawks
NHL Draft Undrafted
Playing career 19821992

References

  1. "Former Kelowna hockey player dies after battle with ALS". Lake Country Calendar. 21 May 2019. Retrieved 24 May 2019.


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