Tyler Spurgeon
| Tyler Spurgeon | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
April 10, 1986 Edmonton, AB, CAN | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) | ||
| Weight | 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb) | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Shoots | Left | ||
| EBEL team Former teams |
HC TWK Innsbruck Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Springfield Falcons Abbotsford Heat EC KAC Adirondack Flames HC Thurgau | ||
| NHL Draft |
242nd overall, 2004 Edmonton Oilers | ||
| Playing career | 2006–present | ||
Tyler Spurgeon (born April 10, 1986 in Edmonton, Alberta) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who is currently playing for HC TWK Innsbruck of the Austrian Hockey League (EBEL). He previously played with former rival club, EC KAC.[1] Tyler is the older brother of Jared Spurgeon, who currently plays for the Minnesota Wild.[2]
Spurgeon was drafted by the Edmonton Oilers, 242nd overall, in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft. After signing a three-year entry level contract he played with the Oilers affiliated American Hockey League teams, in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and later the Springfield Falcons from 2007-2009.
On October 8, 2014, Spurgeon returned to North America in signing a one-year ECHL contract with the Ontario Reign for the 2014–15 season.[3] After a brief try-out with the Adirondack Flames of the AHL, Spurgeon's tenure with the Reign was cut short as he opted to return to Europe in signing with HC Thurgau for the remainder of the season.
On May 27, 2015, Spurgeon signed to recommence his career in Austria in agreeing to a contract with HC TWK Innsbruck.[4]
References
- ↑ "Stloukal new head coach and roster moves". EC KAC. 2014-03-06. Retrieved 2014-03-06.
- ↑ http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=11611
- ↑ "Reign sign Tyler Spurgeon". Ontario Reign. 2014-10-08. Retrieved 2014-10-08.
- ↑ "Sharks puzzle is taking shape" (in German). HC TWK Innsbruck. 2015-05-27. Retrieved 2015-05-27.