Player's Profile
- Name: Jason Wilson
- Position: LW
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-2
- Weight: 205 lbs
- Birthdate: 1990-04-15
- Eligible for Draft: 2008
- Drafted: 2010
- Hometown: Richmond Hill, Ontario
- Acquired: 5th round (130th overall), 2010
- Playing In: Pro
Jason Wilson
Prospect Grade: 5.5 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2008-09: Wilson skated in 52 games for the London Knights in the OHL as a rookie and was second on the team with 104 PMs. Wilson scored 12 goals with 5 assists and was +7 playing on a talented Knights team that won the Midwest Division and featured future NHLers like John Tavares, John Carlson, and Nazim Kadri (TOR). Wilson skated in all 14 OHL playoff games as London reached the semifinals and had 2 assists with a +2 plus/minus and 8 PMs.
2009-10: Wilson was obtained by Owen Sound in a trade for defenseman Michael D'Orazio and skated in 46 games for the Attack. Wilson missed time in February with a leg injury and finished with 17 goals with 18 assists. He had a -11 plus/minus on a team that finished last in the Midwest Division and missed the playoffs. Wilson was selected by the Rangers as a 20-year-old in the fifth round (130th overall) of the 2010 NHL Draft.
2010-11: Wilson was sent back to the OHL for an over-age season after attending camp with the Rangers. He was traded from Owen Sound to Niagara and spent his final junior season with the Ice Dogs. Wilson led Niagara with 94 PMs in 64 games and scored 18 goals with 25 assists. Playing on a team that had the OHL's third-best record in the regular season he was +20. Wilson skated in all 14 OHL playoff games as the Ice Dogs reached the semifinals and scored 5 goals with 7 assists and was -1 with 19 PMs. Two of his five goals were scored on the power play.
Talent Analysis
A good skater, Wilson has an excellent work ethic and is a competent forechecker. He is very responsible in both ends of the ice.
Future
Wilson, who was drafted as a 20-year old, played his overage season in the OHL during 2010-11, and was signed to an entry-level contract in May 2011. A potential third to fourth line player, Wilson is expected to spend at least one season in the minor leagues prior to becoming NHL-ready.
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Profile Last Updated: November, 6th 2011
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