Neil Wilkinson (born August 15, 1967) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player.
He was selected by the Minnesota North Stars in the second round (30th overall) of the 1986 NHL Entry Draft.
He played for the Minnesota North Stars, San Jose Sharks, Chicago Blackhawks, Winnipeg Jets and Pittsburgh Penguins in the 1980s and 1990s.
Wilkinson remained retired for four seasons before making a brief return to the Central Hockey League in 2003 with the Tulsa Oilers and the ECHL's Fresno Falcons in 2004.
Due to his aggressive style of play and body checks he was given the nickname Big Daddy[1]