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BISON SIGN GOALTENDER BRIAN WILSON

Bloomington Bison

 By: Andy Zilch, Bloomington Bison

Bloomington, Ill. – Bloomington Bison General Manager and Head Coach Phillip Barski announced today the team has signed goaltender Brian Wilson to a standard ECHL player contract.

Wilson, 28, has appeared in 10 SPHL games this season, with the Huntsville Havoc posting a 6-2-2 record with a .929 save percentage and a 2.48 goals-against average. He also dressed in one ECHL game with the Jacksonville Icemen, stopping 37 of 39 shots in a 4-2 win over the Atlanta Gladiators on November 15.

The Little Britain, Ontario native has appeared in 48 career SPHL games between the Havoc, Birmingham Bulls, Vermilion County Bobcats, and the Evansville Thunderbolts. He has also competed in 57 FPHL games with the Danbury Hat Tricks.

The 6-foot-4, 185-pound goaltender skated with Niagara University before turning pro.

The Bison return to Grossinger Motors Arena on Wednesday, January 8th at 7 p.m. for Elvis Presley Night featuring an impersonator of The King himself! Single-game seats are available starting as low as $20! Group pricing with benefits and suite options are also available. Visit bloomingtonbisonhockey.com or call (309) 965-HERD for more information.

Mitch Beck

Mitch Beck was a standup comedian and radio personality for over 25 years. His passion for hockey started with Team USA in 1980 when they defeated the Soviets at Lake Placid. He has also worked in hockey as a coach and administrator. He also works for USA Hockey as a Coach Developer. Mitch has been reporting on the New York Rangers, and exclusively on the Hartford Wolf Pack since 2005.

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