My husband is the Randy Wilson that you remember so fondly. He almost thanks God that he missed that empty net, because it enabled him to sign with Detroit and play for his Dad, the late Larry Wilson, for the Kansas City Red Wings. His Dad died at the age of 48 in August of 1979, of a massive coronary. Randy also played for his Uncle, the late Johnny Wilson in Springfield of the AHL. Randy was the only one of his brothers who had the privilege of playing for both his Dad and his Uncle. Lance Nethery actually gave Randy a copy of the tape of the game. Now he is the proud Dad of Brian Mahoney-Wilson, who was a San Jose draft pick his Junior year at Catholic Memorial High School in West Roxbury, Ma. Yes, the same school that gave you the Devin twins. Brian went to Lake Superior State University, where he was their goalie for 4 years. He now plays in the Central Hockey League. I am really glad that Randy will never be forgotten...even if it's for something as profound as missing a net.
