A longtime hockey coach from Prince George is getting recognized south of the border for his contributions as a player.
Derek Wood is one of two people who will be inducted into the Binghamton Hockey Hall of Fame.
He, along with American-born forward Jerry D’Amigo will be recognized during Friday’s Binghamton Black Bears game against the Port Huron Prowlers.
Wood played in the area as a member of the B.C. Icemen in the United Hockey League from 1998-2002.
He manned the center position for 221 games. Wood finished second on the team in points (75, 85) for the Icemen, in back-to-back seasons.
The Prince George product currently sits 8th all-time in Binghamton hockey history with 228 total points and 9th all-time in assists at 144.
Wood also played in the minors in the AHL, ECHL, IHL for teams like the Rochester Americans, Columbus Chill, Fort Wayne Komets, Grand Rapids Griffins, Springfield Falcons, Cleveland Barons and Port Huron Beacons.
The 50-year-old also played in the WHL for the Medicine Hat Tigers, Lethbridge Hurricanes and Calgary Hitmen.
Wood also played in the Rocky Mountain Junior Hockey League for the Prince George Spruce Kings.
He currently serves as a Head Coach for the HPL Kings.
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