Bevan Alexander Behn Wilson (born December 19, 1958) is a Canadian former professional

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who played nine seasons in the

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(NHL) for the

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and

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. He played in the 1980 Stanley Cup Finals.

Playing career

As a youth, Wilson played in the 1971

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with a

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team from

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. Wilson played his junior hockey in the

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with the

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from 1975–1977, the

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from 1976–1977, and the

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from 1977–1978. In 163 career games, he produced 154 points (35 goals-119 assists), and in 14 playoff games, he registered 9 points (4G-5A). Wilson also played part of the 1976–77 season with the

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of the IHL, getting nine points (2G-7A) in 13 games. He was known for his both his end-to-end rushes and his penalty minutes in his junior career. Wilson was selected by the

in the first round, sixth overall in the

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. Wilson stepped right into the Flyers lineup in 1978–79, playing in all 80 games, getting 49 points (18G-31A), along with 197 PIM. Those marks set team rookie records for a defenceman. In five playoff games, he scored one goal. In 1979–80, Wilson played in 61 games, earning 34 points (9G-25A) to go with 212 PIM. In the 1980 playoffs, he got 13 points (4G-9A) in 19 games. Wilson had his best season in 1980–81, getting 63 points (17G-46A) in 77 games, and a career high 237 PIM. He added 12 points (2G-10A) in 12 playoff games. Wilson's production slipped in 1981–82, getting 36 points (13G-23A) in 59 games, and five points (1G-4A) in four playoff games. In 1982–83, he played in 62 games, getting 32 points (8G-24A), and had an assist in three playoff games. On June 8, 1983, the Flyers traded Wilson to the

for

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and Chicago's second round pick in the

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(

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). Wilson appeared in 59 games in 1983–84, getting 32 points (10G-22A) with Chicago, then went pointless in four playoff games. In 1984–85, he registered 33 points (10G-23A), and added nine points (4G-5A) in 15 playoff games. Wilson had a very productive 1985–86 season, getting 51 points (13G-38A) in 69 games. In two playoff games, Wilson had no points. He missed the entire 1986–87 season due to a back injury, but came back in 1987–88 getting 29 points (6G-23A) in 58 games. On October 3, 1988, the

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claimed Wilson in the waiver draft, however he did not play in any games in the 1988–89 season due to his back injury. Wilson would never play another game, as he retired after the 1988–89 season.

Career statistics

Awards

1981 All-Star Game

References

External links

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