| Tyler Haskins | |||
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| Born | (1986-05-26)May 26, 1986 (age 39) Madison, Ohio, U.S. | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||
| Weight | 183 lb (83 kg; 13 st 1 lb) | ||
| Position | Center | ||
| Shot | Right | ||
| Played for | Bridgeport Sound Tigers Grizzlys Wolfsburg | ||
| NHL draft | 162nd overall,2004 Detroit Red Wings | ||
| Playing career | 2007–2018 | ||
Tyler Haskins (born May 26, 1986) is a retired American professionalice hockeyforward. He was drafted by theDetroit Red Wings in the fifth round, 162nd overall, of the2004 NHL Entry Draft.
Haskins began his career playing in the USHL for theSioux City Musketeers and in the OHL for both theGuelph Storm and theToronto St. Michael's Majors. From 2007 to 2010, he appeared in 164 AHL games with theBridgeport Sound Tigers, with a brief period spent playing for the ECHL'sUtah Grizzlies.[1] In May 2008, he signed a contract with theNew York Islanders, the NHL affiliate of the Sound Tigers.[2]
He joinedGrizzlys Wolfsburg, a team competing in Germany's highest professional ice hockey league, theDeutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL), ahead of the2010–11 season. His leadership qualities and on-ice performance were recognized by the organization, and in 2013, he was named team captain. Throughout his time in Wolfsburg, Haskins attracted interest from several other clubs, who offered him opportunities to continue his career elsewhere. However, he remained loyal to the Grizzlys, valuing his connection to the team and the city. On February 24, 2016, he reaffirmed his commitment to the organization by signing a contract extension that would keep him with Wolfsburg until 2020.[3]
On March 26, 2018, he officially announced his retirement from professional hockey, effective immediately, bringing an end to his playing career. The decision was made in response to multiple concussions he had suffered over the years, which raised serious concerns about his long-term health and well-being.[4] Despite stepping away from the ice, he remained a part of the Grizzlys Wolfsburg organization, transitioning into a new chapter of his career as a scout.[5]
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| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 2001–02 | Sioux City Musketeers | USHL | 46 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 20 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 15 | ||
| 2002–03 | Guelph Storm | OHL | 54 | 7 | 14 | 21 | 14 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 10 | ||
| 2003–04 | Guelph Storm | OHL | 9 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2003–04 | Toronto St. Michael's Majors | OHL | 54 | 17 | 24 | 41 | 30 | 18 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 10 | ||
| 2004–05 | Toronto St. Michael's Majors | OHL | 62 | 12 | 20 | 32 | 64 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 20 | ||
| 2005–06 | Toronto St. Michael's Majors | OHL | 56 | 24 | 51 | 75 | 112 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 8 | ||
| 2006–07 | Saginaw Spirit | OHL | 65 | 11 | 60 | 71 | 90 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10 | ||
| 2007–08 | Utah Grizzlies | ECHL | 41 | 16 | 27 | 43 | 20 | 15 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 10 | ||
| 2007–08 | Bridgeport Sound Tigers | AHL | 25 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2008–09 | Bridgeport Sound Tigers | AHL | 72 | 10 | 15 | 25 | 53 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2009–10 | Bridgeport Sound Tigers | AHL | 67 | 12 | 18 | 30 | 30 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | ||
| 2010–11 | Grizzly Adams Wolfsburg | DEL | 49 | 11 | 28 | 39 | 34 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 6 | ||
| 2011–12 | Grizzly Adams Wolfsburg | DEL | 28 | 10 | 17 | 27 | 28 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2012–13 | Grizzly Adams Wolfsburg | DEL | 37 | 5 | 21 | 26 | 30 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 8 | ||
| 2013–14 | Grizzly Adams Wolfsburg | DEL | 48 | 12 | 24 | 36 | 53 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 8 | ||
| 2014–15 | Grizzly Adams Wolfsburg | DEL | 41 | 5 | 21 | 26 | 28 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 6 | ||
| 2015–16 | Grizzlys Wolfsburg | DEL | 49 | 12 | 31 | 43 | 52 | 15 | 1 | 12 | 13 | 8 | ||
| 2016–17 | Grizzlys Wolfsburg | DEL | 42 | 7 | 27 | 34 | 46 | 18 | 3 | 11 | 14 | 20 | ||
| 2017–18 | Grizzlys Wolfsburg | DEL | 38 | 7 | 26 | 33 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| AHL totals | 164 | 23 | 36 | 59 | 99 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | ||||
| DEL totals | 332 | 69 | 195 | 264 | 285 | 73 | 14 | 47 | 61 | 56 | ||||