I liked Fotiu because not only was he tough as hell, as this and many other examples show, but he wasn't a bully or punk. He never looked for a fight, and was a straight up New York guy who wasn't afraid of anyone.
Fotiu was an NY Golden Gloves winner before he became a hockey player. Wilson was a bigger and stronger, but I think Nick's technique was the difference here.
What a joke fotiu holding on for dear life then watching his head bounce up and down from uppercuts Wilson landing. Fotiu lands glance blowing when broke apart Wilson tries to go after fotiu and fotiu saying no way.
If I were an enforcer back in the 70’s , Nick would of been one guy I would not even consider fighting.. he was Mike Tyson on skates- dangerous- especially if he connected …no thanks
Just found this. As a 15 year old high school goalie, “helping” out with a kids hockey camp, Nick was one of the Pros that was working with Steve Rooney and Cleon Daskalaskis. Steve Rooney wouldn’t fully unload on me as I foolishly asked, but Nick did. Good Christ what a fucking shot. Took my leg out from under me, he skated by laughing and shrugged. The summer of 1983, I’ll never forget it.
Fotiou clearly won by points, but didn’t knock Wilson down, out, no blood, nothing. So please stop saying Wilson got his ass kicked or was afraid of Nicky. Wilson fought all the toughest of the era, unlike many. Never once did Gillies take on Nickey and he was as tough as they come
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I liked Fotiu because not only was he tough as hell, as this and many other examples show, but he wasn't a bully or punk. He never looked for a fight, and was a straight up New York guy who wasn't afraid of anyone.
Nick made boxing in his chilhood,Ben should know…
Ny loves Nicky always!
Fotiu was completely overrated. Wilson never felt a punch from showboat fotiu.
FOTIU the New York State golden gloves champion
Philly regularly got their asses kicked by the great Islander teams when they hit their championship form.
Nick sure could land fists on the button. One of the best ever
Dave the Hammer Schulz said in his book that there was only 1 fighter that scared him : Fotiu
Here is some Behn Wilson trivia for you .
In the 1978 Draft, three Kingston Canadiens were drafted in the first round, back to back to back!
The Colorado Rockies took the first Kingston alum, fifth overall, and it failed with Mike Gillis (who?).
Then Behn Wilson was taken 6th overall by the evil Flyers then Ken Linesman was taken 7th overall by the evil Flyers.
And where was third man in dupont?
First thing I look for in these situations is where Third Man In "MOUSE" Dupont is.
Fotiu for the win
Fotiu…Wow!!!
Easy win for Wilson
Fotiu was a very strong man,. but so was Wilson. Good fight.
Fotiu would have been good if he knew how to play hockey.
Clear win for Nick.
Fotiu was an NY Golden Gloves winner before he became a hockey player. Wilson was a bigger and stronger, but I think Nick's technique was the difference here.
What a joke fotiu holding on for dear life then watching his head bounce up and down from uppercuts Wilson landing. Fotiu lands glance blowing when broke apart Wilson tries to go after fotiu and fotiu saying no way.
Fotiu was the NHL's all-time heavy weight champ!!!
Fotiu beat wilson good fight
draw
If I were an enforcer back in the 70’s , Nick would of been one guy I would not even consider fighting.. he was Mike Tyson on skates- dangerous- especially if he connected …no thanks
Wilson was a goof .
Wensink and Jonathan belong those Top 10 lists – they BOTH beat Wilson.
Just found this. As a 15 year old high school goalie, “helping” out with a kids hockey camp, Nick was one of the Pros that was working with Steve Rooney and Cleon Daskalaskis. Steve Rooney wouldn’t fully unload on me as I foolishly asked, but Nick did. Good Christ what a fucking shot. Took my leg out from under me, he skated by laughing and shrugged. The summer of 1983, I’ll never forget it.
Two legendary bad boys of the NHL good ole days having a go at it. A bygone great era of hockey!!💪👊
Wilson acted like he wanted to keep going, but Nick's last shot took his heart out of it
Fotiou clearly won by points, but didn’t knock Wilson down, out, no blood, nothing. So please stop saying Wilson got his ass kicked or was afraid of Nicky. Wilson fought all the toughest of the era, unlike many. Never once did Gillies take on Nickey and he was as tough as they come
And both of them spent their time in the box hoping they wouldn't have to mess with Gillies.
Good scrap!
Dupont coming in to check on Wilson
That last right…credit to Behn for staying up.
Wilson just turned 20 and held in there with a really tough and experienced Fotiu.
They both sucked
How was Wilson still standing after that last punch?
Fotiu was the purest fighter in NHL history. He did the smart thing by fighting on his terms.
The Flyers used to intimidate the Rangers in the mid 70s. Nicky ended that all by himself. Nicky is forever a Ranger hero.
Loved Fotiu in Calgary, had the Oilers running scared! Lol
Nick gave the Rangers respectability along with Barry Beck . Nick Took care of Business and everybody on the Flyers !!!