
Blazers Acquire Wilson from Amarillo for Cesky
Published on July 24, 2007 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Oklahoma City Blazers News Release
Oklahoma City - The Oklahoma City Blazers of the Central Hockey League acquired the rights to defenseman Kevin Wilson from the Amarillo Gorillas in exchange for the rights to forward Jaroslav Cesky (chess-key), the Blazers front office announced today. Wilson was then signed to a contract for the 2007-08 season.
Wilson, a 5-11, 200-pound native of Thompson, Manitoba, is entering his fifth season of play as a pro. He competed the last two seasons with the Amarillo Gorillas, recording 54 points (15-39-54) and serving 145 penalty minutes in 128 games played. Preceding his stint in Amarillo, the 26-year old Wilson played two seasons in San Angelo with the Saints. In 124 games with the Saints, he recorded 37 points (10-27-37) while serving 105 penalty minutes.
In all, Wilson has skated in 252 games as a professional, recording 91 points (25-66-91) and serving 250 penalty minutes. Wilson has proved to be durable in his professional career as he has appeared in every game in which he was eligible to play. Prior to turning pro, he played three seasons with the Lake Superior State Lakers. He amassed six points (1-5-6) and served 83 penalty minutes in 74 games.
"Kevin Wilson is a player who always impressed me when we played against his teams," said Blazers head coach Doug Sauter. "He is a player who is smart with the puck, can play in all situations and is durable. The fact he is entering his fifth season of play as a pro will be an asset to our hockey club this season."
Cesky was acquired from the Tulsa Oilers in December 2006 in exchange for Jared Dumba. With the Blazers, he recorded 12 points (6-6-12) and served 36 penalty minutes in 31 games.
Wilson joins veteran forwards Marty Standish and Garrett Prosofsky as players signed by the Blazers for the 2007-08 season.
Season tickets for the Blazers 16th season of play in the Central Hockey League are currently available. Sweet season 16 of Blazers hockey begins October 19.
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