Tom Pyatt facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Tom Pyatt
Pyatt with the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2012
Born	(1987-02-14) February 14, 1987 (age 38) Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Height	5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight	181 lb (82 kg; 12 st 13 lb)
Position	Centre
Shot	Left
Played for	Montreal Canadiens Tampa Bay Lightning Genève-Servette HC Ottawa Senators Skellefteå AIK SC Rapperswil-Jona Lakers
NHL Draft	107th overall, 2005 New York Rangers
Playing career	2006–2020

Thomas Cullum Pyatt (born February 14, 1987) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He played as a centre for many years. Most of his career was spent in the National Hockey League (NHL) with teams like the Montreal Canadiens, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Ottawa Senators. Pyatt also played in Europe, including the National League (NL) in Switzerland and the Swedish Hockey League (SHL).

Did you know that hockey runs in his family? Tom is the son of Nelson Pyatt, who also played in the NHL. His brother, Taylor Pyatt, was also a professional hockey player.

Playing Career Highlights

Starting in Junior Hockey

Tom Pyatt grew up playing hockey in his hometown of Thunder Bay, Ontario. He played for the Thunder Bay Kings AAA team. He started his major junior career in the OHL during the 2003–04 season. He was picked by the Saginaw Spirit in the 2003 OHL Draft.

After a great season where he scored 48 points, the New York Rangers drafted him. This happened in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft, where he was the 107th player chosen overall.

Pyatt playing for Genève-Servette HC.

Tom played two more seasons in the OHL after being drafted. In his final junior season, 2006–07, he scored an impressive 81 points! Because of his excellent play, the Rangers signed him to a contract. At the end of that season, he won the William Hanley Trophy. This award is given to the OHL's most sportsmanlike player. He only had 18 penalty minutes that year, showing how fair he played.

Becoming a Professional Player

Pyatt started his professional career in the 2007–08 season. He played for two minor league teams: the Hartford Wolf Pack in the American Hockey League (AHL) and the Charlotte Checkers in the ECHL.

In 2009, Tom was traded from the New York Rangers to the Montreal Canadiens. He made his exciting NHL debut on November 5, 2009, against the Boston Bruins. A few months later, on February 10, 2010, he scored his very first NHL goal and also got his first assist! This happened in a thrilling 6–5 overtime win for the Canadiens against the Washington Capitals.

After the 2010–11 season, Pyatt became a free agent. He then signed a one-year deal with the Tampa Bay Lightning. He played well with the Lightning and signed a two-year extension with them in 2012.

Playing in Europe

In 2014, Tom decided to play hockey in Europe. He signed a contract with Genève-Servette HC in Switzerland. This was special because he got to play alongside his brother, Taylor, on the same team! While playing in Switzerland, he helped his team win the 2014 Spengler Cup on December 31, 2014. The Spengler Cup is a famous international ice hockey tournament.

He continued to play for Genève-Servette HC for another season. He was also chosen to play for Team Canada at the 2015 Spengler Cup. He scored 4 points in 4 games and helped Team Canada win his second Spengler Cup title!

Back to the NHL

In 2016, Tom returned to the NHL. He signed a one-year contract with the Ottawa Senators. This was a reunion for him, as he got to play for head coach Guy Boucher again. They had worked together before with the Hamilton Bulldogs and the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Pyatt played well for the Senators. In 2017, he signed a new two-year contract extension with the team.

During the 2018–19 season, Pyatt was traded to the Vancouver Canucks. He played for their minor league team, the Utica Comets, adding a lot of experience to the team.

Final Seasons and Retirement

In 2019, Pyatt's NHL rights were traded to the San Jose Sharks. However, he was not signed by them. He decided to go back to Europe. He signed a one-year contract with Skellefteå AIK in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL).

In February 2020, he moved to another Swiss team, the SC Rapperswil-Jona Lakers, for the rest of the season. After playing 8 games with them, Tom Pyatt decided to retire from professional hockey.

Personal Life

Tom Pyatt is one of three brothers. His brother, Taylor Pyatt, also played in the NHL.

Tom married his longtime girlfriend, Mallory, in the summer of 2015. They welcomed their first baby in December 2020.

International Play

Tom Pyatt proudly represented Team Canada in international tournaments.

• 2006 World Junior Championships: While playing in the OHL, he was chosen to play for Team Canada at the 2006 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships in Vancouver. He helped his team win a gold medal as the host country!
• 2007 World Junior Championships: The next year, he played for Team Canada again at the 2007 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships in Leksand. Canada defeated Russia 4–2 in the final game. This win earned Tom his second straight gold medal! It was also Canada's third gold medal in a row during a five-year winning streak.

Pyatt with Team Canada at the 2006 World Junior Championships.
Medal record
Representing  Canada
Ice hockey
World Junior Championships
Gold	2007 Leksand
Gold	2006 Vancouver
IIHF U18 Championships
Silver	2005 České Budějovice
Spengler Cup
Gold	2015 Davos

Career Statistics

Regular Season and Playoffs

International Play Statistics

Year	Team	Event	Result		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2005	Canada	WJC18			6	3	2	5	4
2006	Canada	WJC			6	1	0	1	16
2007	Canada	WJC			6	1	3	4	2
2015	Canada	SC			4	2	2	4	2
Junior totals					18	5	5	10	22
Senior totals					4	2	2	4	2

Awards and Honors