Doug Wilson
Inducted:
2020
Player Stats
Stats:
6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb)
Born:
July 5, 1957
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Position:
Defence
College:
NA
Doug Wilson was a standout NHL defenseman known for his offensive skill and leadership over a 16-season career with the Chicago Blackhawks and San Jose Sharks.
Drafted 6th overall by Chicago in 1977, he quickly became a key player, earning the Norris Trophy in 1982 after recording 39 goals and 85 points—one of the highest-scoring seasons ever by a defenseman. Wilson was selected to eight All-Star Games and was the first captain in San Jose Sharks history.
He retired in 1993 with 827 points in 1,024 games, ranking among the top-scoring defensemen in NHL history.
In 2020, he was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, honoring his significant contributions to the game.
Wilson's Awards and Records
- Hockey Hall of Fame (2020)
- James Norris Memorial Trophy winner as best defenceman in NHL (1982), finalist in 1990
- King Clancy Memorial Trophy finalist(1992, 1993)
- First Team All-Star (1981–82)
- 2-time Second Team All-Star (1984–85, 1989–90)
- Member of gold medal-winning Team Canada at Canada Cup (1984)
- Chicago Blackhawks leader in career goals and points by a defenceman
- Led all Chicago Blackhawks defencemen in scoring for 10 consecutive seasons
NHL Records
- 8-time NHL All-Star Game selection (1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1990, 1992)
- Played over 1,000 career NHL games (1,024)
- Most career goals by a defenseman: 225
- Most career points by a defenseman: 779
- One of Only 8 Defensemen in NHL history (as of retirement) to record a 39-goal season (1981–82)
NHL Teams
Chicago Blackhawks (1977-1991)
San Jose Sharks (1991-1993)
NHL draft:
6th overall, 1977
Chicago Black Hawks
Numbers Worn:
24
NHL Stats
Seasons Played:
16 (1977–1993)
Games Played (GP):
1,024
Goals (G):
237
Assists (A):
590
Points (PTS):
827
Penalty Minutes (PIM):
897
Power-Play Goals (PPG):
79
Game-Winning Goals (GWG):
28
Shots on Goal (SOG):
2,474
Shooting Percentage:
9.6%