Tyler Motte

Born:March 10, 1995Draft:2013 Blackhawks #121 Overall
Hometown:Port Huron, MIPosition:C/W
Known For:Hobey Baker FinalistShoots:Left
National Team:United StatesCurrent Team:New York Rangers

Tyler Motte (born March 10, 1995) is an American ice hockey forward playing for the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League (NHL). Motte was drafted 121st overall by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft, and spent 33 games with the team in 2017 before being traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Motte is one of the many ambassadors for the Hockey Talks campaign where he advocates the importance of mental health after dealing with depression early in his career with the Blackhawks.

Tyler Motte New York Rangers
Tyler Motte, New York Rangers (Jess Starr/The Hockey Writers)

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Achievements

  • NCAA (B1G) Championship with the University of Michigan (2016)
  • NCAA (B1G) First All-Star Team (2016)
  • NCAA (B1G) First All-American Team (2016)
  • Hobey Baker Award Finalist (2016)

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