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- Name: Colin Wilson
- Position: C
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-1
- Weight: 215 lbs
- Birthdate: 1989-10-20
- Eligible for Draft: 2008
- Drafted: 2008
- Hometown: Greenwich, Connecticut
- Acquired: 1st round (#7 overall), 2008
- Playing In: NCAA
Colin Wilson
Prospect Grade: 7.5 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2006-07: Wilson came to Boston University from the U.S. National Team Development Program (USNTDP), where he recorded 47 points (22 goals, 25 assists) in 38 games (excluding international tournaments). In international play, Wilson was a member of the Team USA squad that captured the gold medal at the 2006 IIHF U-18 World Junior Championship in Sweden.
2007-08: He represented the United States again at the 2007 IIHF U-18 WJC in Finland. In that tournament, Wilson was instrumental in guiding Team USA to a silver medal and co-led all tournament players in scoring with 12 points (five goals, seven assists). While with the USNTDP, Wilson caught the attention of many scouts and collegiate recruiters alike. As a freshman For Boston University, Wilson logged a lot of ice time, playing in virtually all types of situations. Wilson's impact on his team was felt immediately and his contributions have helped to make the Terriers not only the top-scoring team in Hockey East, but also one of the top offensive teams in the country.
Talent Analysis
Wilson is an instinctive player blessed with a wonderful combination of size, power and elite-level skill. However, his greatest attribute is his tremendous hockey sense. Wilson thinks and understands the game remarkably well for such a young player. What sets him apart from other collegiate freshmen is how he is able to utilize his hockey sense to better the team around him regardless of which zone he is playing in. His great on-ice vision and awareness allows him to anticipate and make very good reads on developing plays.
Wilson also possesses superb hands. His great patience with and distribution of the puck is really something to marvel at. Although he can often be found setting up one of his teammates, Wilson will shoot the puck as often as the opportunities present themselves. He possesses a very good, hard shot and can get shots to the net. Wilson is equally comfortable playing on both offense and defense. The confidence that he exudes and his ability to step up his game when called upon are matched by his intensity and relentless pursuit of excellence.
Wilson is listed at 6'1/215 lbs. His tireless work ethic and unyielding commitment to his off-ice conditioning are evident in the areas of his strength and power. He is a difficult player to move off of the puck and has shown a willingness to play in the difficult areas of the ice.
Future
One of the truly gifted players in the 2008 draft, Colin Wilson brings a much needed boost to the Nashville organization at the Center position. If he can show that he truly is physically ready to take the pounding of an NHL schedule at his young age, don’t be surprised to see him on the roster at some point in the next two years. Should he not make the roster, Wilson plans to return for another year at Boston University, rather than join the Milwaukee Admirals, the team’s AHL affiliate.
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Profile Last Updated: October, 6th 2008
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