David Wilkie (ice hockey)
Encyclopedia
David Wilkie is a retired American Ice Hockey player who played in the NHL
with the Montreal Canadiens
, Tampa Bay Lightning
, and New York Rangers
. He played defense and shot right-handed.
of the WHL
Wilkie was seen as one of the top upcoming defensive prospects for the 1992 NHL Entry Draft
and was selected in the 1st round, 20th overall by the Montreal Canadiens. The following season Wilkie returned to the Blazers and made his international debut representing the U.S.
in the 1993 World Junior Ice Hockey Championship. The 1993–1994 season saw Wilkie split the year between the Blazers and Regina Pats
while also returning to the WJC for 1994.
For the 1994–1995 season Wilkie made his pro debut and played the majority of the year with the Fredericton Canadiens
of the AHL
while also making his NHL debut, appearing in one game with the Montreal Canadiens. The following season he split time with Fredericton and Montreal, appearing in 23 and 24 games respectively. The 1996–1997 season saw Wilkie make the Montreal Canadiens full time, appearing in 61 games and scoring 15 points, both NHL career highs.
The 1997–1998 season saw Wilkie play 5 games with the Canadiens before being traded to the Tampa Bay Lightning. Injuries would hamper Wilkie in his time with the Lightning though. He played in 29 games with the Lightning during the 1997–1998 season and only 46 for the 1998–1999 season. The following season Wilkie signed with the New York Rangers, but ended up playing the majority of the time in the minors. He played the majority of 2 seasons with the Houston Aeros
, appearing in one game with the Hartford Wolf Pack
during the 1999–2000 season and one game with the Rangers during the 2000–2001 season.
For the 2001–2002 season Wilkie signed with the Augusta Lynx
of the ECHL
as a player-coach. After one season with the Lynx Wilkie retired from hockey in 2002.
Currently, Wilkie is the head coach of the Omaha AAA Hockey Club U16 team that competes in the North American Prospects Hockey League. Also, Wilkie led the Omaha Jr. Lancers U16 to the National Championship Game at the 2008 USA Hockey Nationals in Buffalo, NY, placing second and finished the season with a 40–23–5 record. In the 2009-2010 season he head coached the Omaha Jr. Lancers U18 to the 2010 USA Hockey Nationals in Rochester, NY, were they finished second and finished the season with a 28-28-5 record. Has also coached PeeWee AA teams, Squirt AA teams, and also coaches five summer hockey teams. He has also served as the Volunteer Assistant Coach to the University of Nebraska at Omaha
Mavericks, a Division I hockey school.
Idiot
National Hockey League
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with the Montreal Canadiens
Montreal Canadiens
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, Tampa Bay Lightning
Tampa Bay Lightning
The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the...
, and New York Rangers
New York Rangers
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. He played defense and shot right-handed.
Playing career
After a successful season with the Kamloops BlazersKamloops Blazers
The Kamloops Blazers are a junior ice hockey team in the Western Hockey League based out of Kamloops, British Columbia. They play their home games at Interior Savings Centre.-History:...
of the WHL
Western Hockey League
The Western Hockey League is a major junior ice hockey league based in Western Canada and the Northwestern United States. The WHL is one of three leagues that constitute the Canadian Hockey League as the highest level of junior hockey in Canada...
Wilkie was seen as one of the top upcoming defensive prospects for the 1992 NHL Entry Draft
1992 NHL Entry Draft
The 1992 NHL Entry Draft was held on June 20 at the Montreal Forum in Montreal, Quebec. A total of 264 players were drafted.-Selections by round:Club teams are located in North America unless otherwise noted.-Round one:-Round two:-Round three:...
and was selected in the 1st round, 20th overall by the Montreal Canadiens. The following season Wilkie returned to the Blazers and made his international debut representing the U.S.
United States
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in the 1993 World Junior Ice Hockey Championship. The 1993–1994 season saw Wilkie split the year between the Blazers and Regina Pats
Regina Pats
The Regina Pats are a junior ice hockey team that plays in the Western Hockey League. The Pats are based out of Regina, Saskatchewan and the Brandt Centre is their home arena.-History:...
while also returning to the WJC for 1994.
For the 1994–1995 season Wilkie made his pro debut and played the majority of the year with the Fredericton Canadiens
Fredericton Canadiens
The Fredericton Canadiens, or the 'Baby Habs' were a professional ice hockey team in Fredericton, New Brunswick. The Canadiens played their home games at the Aitken Centre...
of the AHL
American Hockey League
The American Hockey League is a 30-team professional ice hockey league based in the United States and Canada that serves as the primary developmental circuit for the National Hockey League...
while also making his NHL debut, appearing in one game with the Montreal Canadiens. The following season he split time with Fredericton and Montreal, appearing in 23 and 24 games respectively. The 1996–1997 season saw Wilkie make the Montreal Canadiens full time, appearing in 61 games and scoring 15 points, both NHL career highs.
The 1997–1998 season saw Wilkie play 5 games with the Canadiens before being traded to the Tampa Bay Lightning. Injuries would hamper Wilkie in his time with the Lightning though. He played in 29 games with the Lightning during the 1997–1998 season and only 46 for the 1998–1999 season. The following season Wilkie signed with the New York Rangers, but ended up playing the majority of the time in the minors. He played the majority of 2 seasons with the Houston Aeros
Houston Aeros
The Houston Aeros are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. The team plays in Houston, Texas, at the Toyota Center. They are the AHL affiliate of the NHL's Minnesota Wild.- History :...
, appearing in one game with the Hartford Wolf Pack
Hartford Wolf Pack
The Connecticut Whale is a professional ice hockey team based in Hartford, Connecticut. They play in the American Hockey League . They play their home games at the XL Center....
during the 1999–2000 season and one game with the Rangers during the 2000–2001 season.
For the 2001–2002 season Wilkie signed with the Augusta Lynx
Augusta Lynx
The Augusta Lynx were a minor-league professional ice hockey team based in Augusta, Georgia. The Lynx played their home games at the James Brown Arena...
of the ECHL
ECHL
The ECHL is a mid-level professional ice hockey league based in Princeton, New Jersey with teams scattered across the United States...
as a player-coach. After one season with the Lynx Wilkie retired from hockey in 2002.
Coaching career
Following his player-coach stint, Wilkie returned for the 2002–2003 as an assistant coach for the Augusta Lynx. Midway through the season he replaced the head coach and finished the year as the head coach of the team, leading them to a 24–32–6 record. After this he went on to coach the Omaha Gladiators Bantam AA (majors) and led them to a 3rd place finish at Nationals.Currently, Wilkie is the head coach of the Omaha AAA Hockey Club U16 team that competes in the North American Prospects Hockey League. Also, Wilkie led the Omaha Jr. Lancers U16 to the National Championship Game at the 2008 USA Hockey Nationals in Buffalo, NY, placing second and finished the season with a 40–23–5 record. In the 2009-2010 season he head coached the Omaha Jr. Lancers U18 to the 2010 USA Hockey Nationals in Rochester, NY, were they finished second and finished the season with a 28-28-5 record. Has also coached PeeWee AA teams, Squirt AA teams, and also coaches five summer hockey teams. He has also served as the Volunteer Assistant Coach to the University of Nebraska at Omaha
University of Nebraska at Omaha
The University of Nebraska at Omaha is a four-year state university located in Omaha, Nebraska, USA. Founded in 1908 as Omaha University, the institution became the public Municipal University of Omaha in 1931. It assumed its current name in 1968 following a merger into the University...
Mavericks, a Division I hockey school.
Regular Season
| Regular season | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||||||
| 1994–1995 | Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... |
NHL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 1995–1996 | Montreal Canadiens | NHL | 24 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 10 | ||||||
| 1996–1997 | Montreal Canadiens | NHL | 61 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 63 | ||||||
| 1997–1998 | Montreal-Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the... |
NHL | 34 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 21 | ||||||
| 1998–1999 | Tampa Bay Lightning | NHL | 46 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 69 | ||||||
| 2000–2001 | New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... |
NHL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ||||||
| 6 Years | Totals | NHL | 167 | 10 | 26 | 36 | 165 | ||||||
International Play
| Year | Team | Comp | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | USA | WJC | 7 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 1994 | USA | WJC | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |