Tyler Haskins

Tyler Haskins (born May 26, 1986) is a retired American professional ice hockey forward. He was drafted by the Detroit Red Wings in the fifth round, 162nd overall, of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.

Tyler Haskins
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

Playing career

Haskins began his career playing in the USHL for the Sioux City Musketeers and in the OHL for both the Guelph Storm and the Toronto St. Michael's Majors. From 2007 to 2010, he appeared in 164 AHL games with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers, with a brief period spent playing for the ECHL's Utah Grizzlies.^[1] In May 2008, he signed a contract with the New York Islanders, the NHL affiliate of the Sound Tigers.^[2]

He joined Grizzlys Wolfsburg, a team competing in Germany's highest professional ice hockey league, the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL), ahead of the 2010–11 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]

Career statistics

				Regular season						Playoffs
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