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.
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. In May 2008, he signed a contract with the New York Islanders, the NHL affiliate of the Sound Tigers.
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.
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. 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.
Career statistics Regular season Playoffs Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM2001–02Sioux City MusketeersUSHL4638112012101152002–03Guelph StormOHL54714211411325102003–04Guelph StormOHL91342 — — — — —2003–04Toronto St. Michael's MajorsOHL541724413018549102004–05Toronto St. Michael's MajorsOHL6212203264106410202005–06Toronto St. Michael's MajorsOHL56245175112414582006–07Saginaw SpiritOHL65116071906112102007–08Utah GrizzliesECHL4116274320156915102007–08Bridgeport Sound TigersAHL2513416 — — — — —2008–09Bridgeport Sound TigersAHL7210152553501102009–10Bridgeport Sound TigersAHL6712183030 5 0 0 0 42010–11Grizzly Adams WolfsburgDEL4911283934927962011–12Grizzly Adams WolfsburgDEL2810172728 — — — — —2012–13Grizzly Adams WolfsburgDEL3752126301233682013–14Grizzly Adams WolfsburgDEL4812243653 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
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