Tyler Seguin facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Tyler Seguin
Seguin with the Dallas Stars in December 2013
Born	(1992-01-31) January 31, 1992 (age 33) Brampton, Ontario, Canada
Height	6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight	200 lb (91 kg; 14 st 4 lb)
Position	Forward
Shoots	Right
NHL team Former teams	Dallas Stars Boston Bruins EHC Biel
National team	Canada
NHL Draft	2nd overall, 2010 Boston Bruins
Playing career	2010–present

Tyler Paul Seguin (pronounced SAY-gihn; born January 31, 1992) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He plays as a centre and is an alternate captain for the Dallas Stars in the National Hockey League (NHL).

Tyler grew up in Whitby, Ontario, Canada. He started playing hockey in a local league when he was about five or six years old. During his time playing junior hockey for the Plymouth Whalers, he won the Red Tilson Trophy. This award is given to the most valuable player in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). He also tied for the Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy as the top scorer in the OHL in the 2009–10 season.

After that great season, the Boston Bruins picked Tyler second overall in the 2010 NHL entry draft. He then helped the Bruins win the Stanley Cup in his very first season! During the 2012–13 NHL lockout, Tyler played for EHC Biel in Switzerland. He scored 25 goals there, which was the most on his team. When he returned to the NHL, he played in his second Stanley Cup Finals in three seasons. On July 4, 2013, he was traded to the Dallas Stars.

Early Life and Hockey Start

Tyler Seguin was born in Brampton, Ontario, in 1992. His family moved to Whitby when he was young. His dad, Paul, played college ice hockey for the University of Vermont. His mom, Jackie, also played hockey as a centre when she was a kid. Tyler and his two sisters, Candace and Cassidy, all played hockey growing up. All three kids played centre, just like their mom.

Tyler started playing hockey in a house league when he was five or six. He loved the sport from a young age. He played minor ice hockey for the Wildcats. When he was 10, his family moved back to Brampton. There, he played three seasons with the Toronto Nationals. He played alongside Jeff Skinner, who later won the Calder Trophy in the NHL. Tyler also spent four years at St. Michael's College School in Toronto. He hoped to play college hockey at the University of Michigan. He thought St. Michael's would help him reach that goal.

Playing Career

Junior Hockey Years

The Plymouth Whalers of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) chose Tyler in the 2008 OHL Draft. He was the ninth player picked overall. He decided to join the Whalers instead of going to college. In his first year, the 2008–09 season, he started on the fourth line. He found it tough at first, scoring only one goal in his first 17 games. But when his coach, Mike Vellucci, moved him to a higher line, Tyler's game improved. He finished that season with 67 points in 61 games.

The 2009–10 was a huge year for Tyler. He led the league with 14 goals and 25 points in the first 10 games. He even scored a hat trick against the London Knights. He ended the season with 106 points (48 goals and 58 assists) in 63 games. Even though his team lost in the playoffs, Tyler won the Red Tilson Trophy. This award goes to the most outstanding player in the OHL. He was the first Whalers player to win it since 1998. He also tied with Taylor Hall for the Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy, which is for the OHL's top scorer.

Joining the NHL

Before the 2010 NHL entry draft, Tyler Seguin and Taylor Hall were seen as the top two players available. Experts weren't sure who would be picked first. Both players had tied for points in the OHL. Scouts often said Tyler was very fast, while Hall was strong. Tyler was picked second overall by the Boston Bruins. Taylor Hall was picked first by the Edmonton Oilers.

Boston Bruins (2010–2013)

Tyler Seguin playing for the Boston Bruins in November 2010. This was his first season in the NHL.

Soon after being drafted, Tyler signed a three-year contract with the Bruins. He played his first NHL game on October 9, 2010. The next day, he scored his first professional goal. It was a backhanded shot against the Phoenix Coyotes goalie.

In the 2010–11 season, Tyler took part in the All-Star Rookie Skills Competition. He wanted to play like his teammate Patrice Bergeron. Tyler didn't play in the first two rounds of the 2011 playoffs. But when Patrice Bergeron got hurt, Tyler joined the team for the third round. In his first playoff game, he scored a goal and an assist. He became the first teenager since 1989 to score four points in a Stanley Cup playoff game. The Bruins went on to win the Stanley Cup that year. Tyler finished his first playoffs with three goals and four assists in 13 games.

On November 5, 2011, Tyler scored his first NHL hat trick against the Toronto Maple Leafs. He was named the NHL's First Star of the Week on November 14. In the 2012 playoffs, Tyler scored an overtime goal in Game 6 against the Washington Capitals. This sent the series to a Game 7. Even though he scored again in Game 7, the Bruins lost in overtime. Tyler finished the 2011–12 season as the Bruins' top scorer with 67 points.

During the 2012–13 NHL lockout, Tyler played for EHC Biel in Switzerland. He scored 25 goals and 15 assists in 29 games there. He returned to the Bruins when the lockout ended. In the 2012–13 NHL season, he played all 48 regular-season games. He scored 16 goals and 16 assists. His performance dipped during the 2013 playoffs. He scored only one goal and three assists in his first 12 playoff games. The Bruins reached the 2013 Stanley Cup Finals, but lost to the Chicago Blackhawks.

Dallas Stars (2013–Present)

Tyler Seguin signing autographs in Dallas in September 2014.

On July 4, 2013, Tyler was traded to the Dallas Stars. He was part of a big seven-player trade. Some people thought the Bruins were unhappy with Tyler's off-ice behavior. The general manager said it wasn't just about his playing, but about his focus.

In the 2013–14 season, Tyler quickly became good friends with Stars captain Jamie Benn. On November 14, 2013, Tyler had his first four-point game. He scored two goals and two assists against the Calgary Flames. He finished the season with 37 goals, 47 assists, and 84 points. He led his team in all three areas. He was nominated for the Hart Memorial Trophy as the league's most valuable player. He also helped the Stars make the playoffs for the first time since 2008. However, the Stars lost in the first round to the Anaheim Ducks.

On October 28, 2014, Tyler scored his 100th NHL goal. In February 2015, he tore a ligament in his knee and missed 10 games. He ended the 2014–15 season with 37 goals and 40 assists. The Stars did not make the playoffs that year.

On March 17, 2016, Tyler cut his Achilles tendon. He finished the 2015–16 season with 33 goals and 40 assists in 72 games.

In the 2016–17 season, Tyler played all 82 games. He scored 26 goals and 46 assists. He later said he played the whole season with a torn shoulder. This needed surgery to fix.

On November 24, 2017, Tyler scored his 200th NHL goal. He was chosen for the NHL All-Star Game for the fifth time in January 2018. He finished the 2017–18 season with a career-high 40 goals. He was only the third player in Stars history to score 40 goals in a season.

On September 13, 2018, Tyler signed a long contract extension with the Stars. In the 2018–19 season, he again played all 82 games. He led his team in goals (33), assists (47), and points (80). His 47 assists tied his personal best.

In March 2020, Tyler hurt his leg. He played through the 2020 playoffs with a hip injury. He scored only two goals in 26 games as the Stars reached the 2020 Stanley Cup Finals but lost. After the playoffs, doctors found he had a completely torn hip labrum. He had surgery on November 2. His recovery was expected to take four to five months.

Tyler returned to play on May 3, 2021. He scored a goal in his first game back. He played only three games in the short 2020–21 season. The Stars missed the playoffs that year.

On March 22, 2022, Tyler scored his 300th NHL goal. He finished the 2021–22 season with 24 goals and 25 assists. The Stars made the playoffs but lost in the first round. Tyler played through a broken foot during that playoff series.

Tyler had another hip surgery on December 4, 2024. He returned to the Stars lineup on April 16, 2025. Just seconds into his return game, he assisted on a goal.

International Play

Seguin at the team Canada tryouts for the 2010 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships
Medal record
Representing Canada
Ice hockey
World Championships
Gold	2015 Czech Republic
Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament
Gold	2009 Slovakia
Spengler Cup
Gold	2012 Spengler Cup
Representing  Ontario
World U-17 Hockey Challenge
Gold	2009 British Columbia

Tyler's first international tournament was the 2009 World U-17 Hockey Challenge. He played for Canada Ontario. He led the tournament with eight assists. He scored the first goal in Canada Ontario's 5–1 gold medal win.

In May 2009, he was invited to the Canada U18 selection camp. He played for Canada at the 2009 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament. He led the team in scoring with ten points, and Canada won the gold medal. In 2015, he was part of Canada's gold medal-winning team at the World Hockey Championships.

Personal Life

When Tyler was a kid, he wore jersey number 9. When he joined the NHL, he chose number 19 to honor his favorite player, Steve Yzerman. When he was traded to Dallas, number 19 was retired for Bill Masterton. So, Tyler flipped the numbers and now wears number 91.

Tyler has sponsorships with companies like Dunkin' Donuts, Adidas, and Bauer Hockey. In 2014, he bought the Dallas home of former Stars player Mike Modano.

In 2017, Tyler had a small role in the movie Goon: Last of the Enforcers.

Tyler married Kate Kirchof in July 2023 in the Bahamas. In July 2024, they announced they are expecting their first child in January 2025.

Seguin's Stars logo

Helping the Community

In December 2012, one of Tyler's best friends had a serious spinal cord injury. Because of this, Tyler started "Seguin's Stars" in July 2013 when he moved to Dallas. For every Stars home game, Tyler gives a special suite, with food and drinks, to people with spinal cord injuries. Seguin's Stars also works with the Dallas Stars Foundation. They have donated suites to the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization. After each game, Tyler meets his special guests for autographs and photos. Other team members often join him.

Career Statistics

Regular Season and Playoffs

International Play Statistics

Year	Team	Event	Result		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2009	Canada Ontario	U17			6	3	8	11	8
2009	Canada	IH18			4	4	6	10	6
2015	Canada	WC			10	9	0	9	2
Junior totals					10	7	14	21	14
Senior totals					10	9	0	9	2

Awards and Honours