Randy Wood is a former professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) and the International Hockey League (IHL) during his career. He was born on December 12, 1963, in Princeton, Ontario, Canada.
Wood began his hockey career playing for the University of Vermont in the NCAA. He played for the team from 1982 to 1986 and was a standout player, scoring 77 goals and 87 assists in 139 games. He was named the team's MVP in his senior year.
After college, Wood signed with the New York Islanders of the NHL. He made his debut in the 1986-87 season and played for the team for four seasons. He was known for his speed and his ability to play both center and wing positions. He scored 20 goals in his rookie season and was named to the NHL All-Rookie Team.
In 1991, Wood was traded to the Buffalo Sabres, where he played for two seasons. He then played for the Toronto Maple Leafs for one season before being traded to the Dallas Stars. He played for the Stars for two seasons before being traded back to the Sabres.
After his NHL career, Wood played in the IHL for several seasons. He played for the Atlanta Knights, the Detroit Vipers, and the Chicago Wolves. He was a key player for the Knights in their championship season in 1994-95, scoring 30 goals and 36 assists in 81 games.
Wood retired from professional hockey in 1999. He finished his NHL career with 167 goals and 238 assists in 741 games. He also played in 47 playoff games, scoring 8 goals and 10 assists.
After his playing career, Wood became a coach and worked with several youth hockey programs. He also worked as a scout for the New York Islanders.
Overall, Randy Wood had a successful career in professional hockey, playing for several teams in the NHL and the IHL. He was known for his speed and versatility on the ice and was a key player for several championship teams.
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