176: Behn Wilson - NHL/Flyers & Blackhawks

Sports History Network · Nov 3, 2026 · 1h 10m · transcript

Behn Wilson was known as one of the NHL's most intimidating bruisers during his 9-year career with the Philadelphia Flyers and Chicago Blackhawks. But his story is much more than that of a bruiser. From his early days learning the game on a rink his father built every winter in the Wilsons' backyard, to the sacrifices he made along his road to the NHL, which included long hours of practice, a not-so-normal childhood, how he approached his studies, moving away from home when he was just 16, and so much more. Behn's story is fun and fascinating, and on this episode of Sports' Forgotten Heroes…