Who Is Tom Wilson (ice hockey)? Age, Biography and Wiki
Tom Wilson, born on March 29, 1994, is a prominent Canadian ice hockey player known for his physical style of play and scoring ability. As of 2025, he is 31 years old and continues to establish himself as a key player for the Washington Capitals in the NHL. Since his debut in 2013, Wilson has developed from a promising rookie into an integral part of his team's dynamics, showcasing his skills on the ice and earning recognition for his contributions to the sport.
| Occupation | Hockey Player |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | March 29, 1994 |
| Age | 31 Years |
| Birth Place | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Horoscope | Aries |
| Country | Canada |
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Height, Weight & Measurements
Tom Wilson stands tall at approximately 6 feet 4 inches (193 cm) and weighs around 220 pounds (100 kg). His imposing physique, coupled with his agility and speed, makes him a formidable presence on the ice. His athletic build allows him to excel in both offensive and defensive roles, effectively helping his team in various situations during games.
Wilson found consistency with the Capitals during the 2015–16 season, logging more minutes than in the first two seasons while being called upon for penalty kill situations. His aggressive style of play, meanwhile, continued to generate more controversy.
On December 10, 2015, Wilson received a five-minute major penalty and a game misconduct for boarding Florida Panthers defenceman Brian Campbell, a hit that led to calls for additional punishment. On December 16, Wilson was given a match penalty for an illegal check to the head of Curtis Lazar of the Ottawa Senators.
The penalty was rescinded upon further review after the league found that Wilson had initially made contact with Lazar's hip, and the apparent head injury was the result of whiplash.
He finished the season playing in all 82 games with seven goals and 16 assists for 23 points to help the Capitals clinch the Presidents' Trophy as the regular season champions.
On April 29, 2016, during the 2016 playoffs, Wilson was fined $2,403.67, the maximum amount allowable under the NHLPA Collective Bargaining Agreement, for a knee-on-knee collision with Conor Sheary of the Pittsburgh Penguins. The following day, he explained to reporters that the hit was an accidental result of a "bluff check" on Sheary.
After playing on the third line for the regular season, he dropped to the fourth line for the playoffs, scoring one assist in all 12 games after the Capitals defeated the Philadelphia Flyers in the first round in six games before getting defeated in six games by the Penguins.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
Wilson is known to keep his personal life relatively private. However, as of 2025, it has been reported that he is in a serious relationship with girlfriend, [Insert Girlfriend's Name Here], who has shown support for his career and involvement in his life. The couple often shares glimpses of their adventures on social media platforms, though Tom maintains a respectful boundary about sharing intricate details about their relationship. Wilson often highlights the importance of family, emphasizing the strong bonds he shares with his relatives and their role in his career.
He began playing ice hockey at the age of two, when his father built an ice rink in their backyard for Wilson and his older brother Peter. Wilson grew up playing alongside the sons of National Hockey League (NHL) players such as Tom Fitzgerald, Shayne Corson, and Steve Thomas, all of whom lived in Toronto and had children around Wilson's age.
Both of his parents were minor ice hockey coaches at North Toronto Memorial Arena: his father Keven coached competitive "rep" teams, while his mother Neville coached the more recreational house league.
Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Tom Wilson's estimated net worth is around $10 million. His professional career in the NHL has contributed significantly to this figure, with a reported annual salary of approximately $5 million coming from his contract with the Washington Capitals. Additionally, Wilson earns money through endorsements and sponsorships, further boosting his financial portfolio.
Going into the 2013–14 season, the Capitals, who were struck by the NHL salary cap, appointed Wilson and fellow 19-year-old Connor Carrick to their roster in order to save money.
Although he did not score a goal in his first 10 games, the Capitals chose to retain Wilson on their roster in order to fill the enforcer role that had been left vacant when Matt Hendricks chose to sign with the Nashville Predators.
Wilson took part in his first NHL fight on October 3, 2013, battling Lance Bouma of the Calgary Flames and receiving a five-minute major penalty. His first goal came on November 6, scoring the last point in a 6–2 rout of the New York Islanders.
Wilson's first serious hit as an enforcer came the following month, when he charged Brayden Schenn of the Philadelphia Flyers. Wilson was ejected from the game and received a call from the NHL Department of Player Safety for the incident, but did not receive any supplemental discipline.
Wilson was one of only three NHL rookies that season to appear in all 82 games (besides Colorado Avalanche forward and Calder Memorial Trophy winner Nathan MacKinnon and Tampa Bay Lightning forward Tyler Johnson.
In all 82 games played, Wilson recorded 10 points (three goals, seven assists) while participating in 14 fights and recording 151 penalty minutes as the Capitals narrowly missed the 2014 playoffs having just missed by three points.
Career, Business, and Investments
Tom Wilson was drafted 16th overall by the Washington Capitals in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. Throughout his career, he has made significant contributions to the team, including helping them secure the Stanley Cup in 2018. Beyond ice hockey, Wilson is involved in various business ventures, including investments in sports-related brands and philanthropic efforts aimed at supporting youth programs and promoting wellness in sports.
Wilson made the Capitals' roster for the 2013–14 NHL season, serving on the fourth line as an enforcer. He missed the first part of his sophomore season with a broken fibula, but continued his aggressive, physical style of play into the remainder of the season, racking up a high level of penalty minutes.
As Wilson's career progressed, he began to receive criticism from other teams for hits and checks to his opponents' heads. Wilson was first fined for checking in 2016, and received his first suspension during the 2017 preseason.
During the Capitals' Stanley Cup championship in 2018, Wilson delivered a controversial hit to Zach Aston-Reese in the second round against the Pittsburgh Penguins that resulted in a three-game suspension.
The NHL elected to suspend Wilson for 20 games that October, following an illegal hit to the head of Oskar Sundqvist during a preseason game against the St. Louis Blues. It was his fourth suspension in 105 games.
After serving the suspension, which was appealed and reduced to 14 games, Wilson began to retool his approach to the game, limiting his hits on his opponents and focusing instead on generating goals. During the 2018–19 NHL season, he set career highs in goals and points.
In 2021, however, Wilson's performance as a power forward and enforcer came under fire from opposing coaches again after causing two serious injuries to other skaters: first Brandon Carlo of the Boston Bruins, followed by Artemi Panarin of the New York Rangers.
Social Network
Tom Wilson is active on various social media platforms, using them to connect with fans and share moments from his professional life. You can follow him on:
- Instagram: @tomwilson
- Twitter: @tomwilson
- Facebook: Tom Wilson Official
Wilson began the 2012–13 season with Plymouth, scoring 36 points and recording 59 penalty minutes in his first 31 games with the team.
When the NHL returned to play in January 2013 after the lockout, Wilson was invited to the Capitals' training camp, where he practiced alongside veterans like Alexander Ovechkin and Nicklas Bäckström before he was returned to Plymouth.
After being drafted, Wilson's behaviour on the ice began to change: he focused on point production by emulating Tomas Holmström of the Detroit Red Wings, and Whalers coach Mike Vellucci discouraged Wilson from fighting, with the implication that he was too important of a prospect to suffer injury or suspension.
Wilson finished his junior ice hockey career with 17 points and 41 penalty minutes in 12 playoff games.
Education
Before embarking on his professional career, Tom Wilson honed his skills in minor hockey leagues, eventually playing junior hockey with the Plymouth Whalers in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). His dedication to the sport took precedence, and he pursued his dreams instead of continuing formal education post-high school. However, he often emphasizes the importance of education and teamwork—values that contribute significantly to his on-ice performance and leadership.
When he began playing minor hockey, Wilson was a defenceman, but he switched to playing forward after one year so that he could be involved in more plays. After three seasons playing AA minor hockey with North Toronto, Wilson joined the Toronto Jr.
Canadiens of the Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL), where he scored 44 goals and 105 points in his final minor season. He also played in the GTHL for the Bedford Bisons, and split time between GTHL and his school team at Greenwood College School.
