Tom Wilson of Washington Capitals Biography, Stats & Net Worth

Since joining the National Hockey League (NHL) Draft in 2012, Tom Wilson has become an excellent player for the Washington Capitals. He plays professionally in the league as a right wing and it is on the same wing that he plays for his country, Canada. Here’s everything you need to know about the Capitals player.

Tom Wilson Biography

It was on March 29, 1994 that he was born in Toronto, Ontario as Thomas Wilson. He was born into a house that was no stranger to hockey as such. It seemed logical to him to grow up loving sports and deciding to try his luck in life. It’s like his father, Keven Wilson was also a hockey player.

Wilson was raised next to his older brother, Peter in Toronto. Since he was only 2 years old, their father offered to play hockey in the backyard of their Toronto house, where he had built a skating rink for them. Not much is known about Tom Wilson’s mother – Neville Wilson.

For his education, he attended Plymouth High School. Although he had always wanted to play hockey, his parents had ensured that he also prioritized his education. Following this, he excelled with A grades in his studies while doing so as a player.

Tom now plays in the United States, while his family, including his brother, still resides in Toronto. However, they came to the United States to watch his first game after he started playing for the Washington Capitals in 2013.

Professional career and statistics

Prior to joining the NHL, Tom Wilson played for the Canada Ontario Under-17 team where he won gold at the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge. Additionally, as an amateur, he played for the Plymouth Whalers of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). With good stats, 23 goals and 58 points, it was clear he was on the rise.

Professionally, he made his NHL debut in 2013 against the New York Rangers. It was in Game 5 of the playoffs

The young man, known for his controversies on the playing field, will have a great career.

Looking at his stats, Wilson’s first season in the league saw him play in 82 games, scoring 3 goals and providing 10 assists. The following season he played 67 games finishing with 4 goals and 13 assists. The 2015/2016 season saw him make 82 appearances and see the back of the net 7 times with 16 assists.

Also in 2016/2017 season, Tom Wilson played in 82 games, scoring 7 goals and providing 12 assists. The 2017/2018 season saw him perform exceptionally well with 14 goals and 21 assists in 78 appearances. With penalty minutes, he always finished in the top 10.

girlfriend and dating

In 2015, there were reports linking the hockey player and singer, Selena Gomez, who had been in a relationship with another Canadian, Justin Bieber. Reports suggest the then 23-year-old singer was running over the 21-year-old ice hockey player.

However, Wilson had previously had a relationship with Taylor Pischke, a Canadian volleyball player.

Interestingly, years later, Wilson and Taylor Pischke are still together as a couple. Outside of her, the Washington Capitals right wing has never been known to be in public with a woman.

Body measurements

Tom Wilson is a player as far as body size and weight are concerned. Like many other NHL players, he is tall and well built. Thanks to his structure, he would have succeeded in many other sports if he had chosen a second game beyond hockey, baseball and football which he plays a little.

In numbers, Tom stands at a whopping 6ft 4in and his weight is 218lbs. Although his general measurements were not provided, you can bet he is an intimidating player who has been described as a dirty player towards his opponents. In his career so far, he has been suspended more than five times following an incident which left Zach Aston-Reese with a broken jaw and a concussion after a shoulder injury.