Wilson Signs with AHL's Manitoba Moose

Pittsburgh, Pa. – Robert Morris University men's hockey is pleased to announce that senior defenseman Tyson Wilson has signed an amateur tryout agreement (ATO) with the American Hockey League's Manitoba Moose.

Wilson finishes his Robert Morris career as the second-highest scoring defenseman in program history, playing 145 games in a Colonials uniform, eighth all-time. The Brockville, Ontario native has scored eleven goals and tallied 80 points in his career. Wilson has 69 assists and is plus-40 for his career, both fifth in the RMU record book and best by a defenseman.

Team captain during his senior season, Wilson was a second team Atlantic Hockey all-conference selection and played 38 games, scoring 27 points on 2 goals and 25 assists, with both goals coming against opponents ranked in the top 15 nationally. Wilson blocked 63 shots and was a disciplined player, taking only 11 penalties this season. The senior defenseman was not only a solid penalty killer but contributed 10 points on the Colonials top power play unit that led the nation at a 30-percent conversion rate for much of the 2015-16 season. Wilson finished the season sixth in scoring among free agent NCAA defensemen, second highest senior.

"I am very excited for Tyson to realize his dream of playing professional hockey, in a league that is one step below the NHL," said Robert Morris head coach Derek Schooley.

Robert Morris men's hockey has had its highest level of success during the time Wilson has been part of the team, wearing the 'A' as a junior and 'C' as a senior. Wilson has been a part of more wins than any other player in Colonials history and has won five championship trophies, two Three Rivers Classic tournament championships, two Atlantic Hockey regular season titles and one Atlantic Hockey playoff championship, helping Robert Morris to its first NCAA tournament appearance.

"He has worked hard to overcome injury to get back to the level he had in his freshman year," Schooley said. "Tyson has the ability to have a long professional hockey career."

Wilson has already traveled to join the team in Manitoba. The Moose play on tonight at home vs. Stockton and host Charlotte for a pair of games Saturday and Monday.

Stay up to date with all the Colonials in the Pros with our Signing Tracker, updated with each player to join a professional team as it becomes official.

Follow the Colonials on social media: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Add RMUhockey on Snapchat

Print Friendly Version

Players Mentioned

#10 Tyson Wilson: D; 6' 1"; Redshirt Senior; R-Sr.

Players Mentioned

#10 Tyson Wilson
: 6' 1"; Redshirt Senior; R-Sr.
: D

Players Mentioned

#10 Tyson Wilson

Players Mentioned

#10 Tyson Wilson