Matt Tennyson

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Matt Tennyson
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Tennyson with the Coachella Valley Firebirds in 2023.
Born (1990-04-23) April 23, 1990 (age 34)
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
Position Defense
Shoots Right
Played for San Jose Sharks
Carolina Hurricanes
Buffalo Sabres
New Jersey Devils
Nashville Predators
HC Lugano
National teamFlag of the United States.svg  United States
NHL draft Undrafted
Playing career 2012–present

Matthew Thomas Tennyson (born April 23, 1990) is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman who played for 8 seasons in the National Hockey League for the San Jose Sharks, Carolina Hurricanes, Buffalo Sabres, New Jersey Devils, and Nashville Predators.

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Early life

Tennyson is the son of Tom and Ann Tennyson, and was born on April 23, 1990, in Minneapolis. Tennyson graduated from Amador Valley High School in 2008. [1]

Playing career

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Tennyson with the Worcester Sharks.

Undrafted, Tennyson attended Western Michigan University where he played three seasons of NCAA Division I college hockey with the Western Michigan Broncos men's ice hockey team. On March 30, 2012, Tennyson, a native of Pleasanton, California, signed a two-year entry-level contract with his hometown San Jose Sharks. [2] He immediately turned professional to join the Worcester Sharks for the final games of their 2011–12 AHL season. [3]

Tennyson was the first player from the San Jose Junior Sharks youth hockey program to play in the NHL, let alone with the Sharks. [4]

On July 3, 2016, Tennyson signed as a free agent to a one-year, two-way contract with the Carolina Hurricanes. [5] Beginning the 2016–17 season with AHL affiliate, the Charlotte Checkers, Tennyson was recalled after recording 7 points in 9 games to remain with the Hurricanes for the remainder of the season. He appeared in a career best 45 games, collecting 6 assists.

On July 1, 2017, Tennyson was on the move as a free agent, agreeing to a two-year contract with the final year on a one-way basis with the Buffalo Sabres. [6] On November 30, the Sabres placed Tennyson on waivers after 14 scoreless games with the club. [7] He went unclaimed and was reassigned to AHL affiliate, the Rochester Americans.

On July 1, 2019, Tennyson left the Sabres as a free agent to sign a two-year, two-way contract with the New Jersey Devils. [8] In the opening stages of the 2019–20 season, on October 11, Tennyson was called up from the Binghamton Devils to the New Jersey Devils in place of Andy Greene who was put on the injured reserve list with an upper body injury.[ citation needed ]

On July 28, 2021, Tennyson signed as a free agent to a two-year, two-way contract with the Nashville Predators. [9] Tennyson featured in 8 regular season games with the Predators through the 2021–22 season, posting 3 assists. He played the majority of the season with AHL affiliate, the Milwaukee Admirals, adding a veteran presence to the blueline in 53 games.

On July 3, 2022, Tennyson was mutually released from the remaining year of his contract with the Predators after he was placed on unconditional waivers. [10]

On September 1, 2022, it was announced that Tennyson signed for the Coachella Valley Firebirds inaugural season in Palm Desert, California, for the 2022–23 season. [11]

On January 30, 2024, it was announced via Instagram that Tennyson would be joining the Coachella Valley Firebirds broadcast team as an analyst and brand ambassador, [12] effectively ending his playing career.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2007–08 Texas Tornado NAHL 58410148030004
2008–09 Cedar Rapids RoughRiders USHL 5746105150002
2009–10 Western Michigan University CCHA 3427930—————
2010–11 Western Michigan UniversityCCHA429122138—————
2011–12 Western Michigan UniversityCCHA4111132428—————
2011–12 Worcester Sharks AHL 71120—————
2012–13 Worcester SharksAHL605222744—————
2012–13 San Jose Sharks NHL 40222—————
2013–14 Worcester SharksAHL547142133—————
2014–15 Worcester SharksAHL43411153040000
2014–15 San Jose SharksNHL2726816—————
2015–16 San Jose SharksNHL291340—————
2015–16 San Jose Barracuda AHL5000010002
2016–17 Charlotte Checkers AHL93475—————
2016–17 Carolina Hurricanes NHL450666—————
2017–18 Buffalo Sabres NHL150008—————
2017–18 Rochester Americans AHL5038114030006
2018–19 Rochester AmericansAHL47417214230000
2018–19 Buffalo SabresNHL40000—————
2019–20 Binghamton Devils AHL2518920—————
2019–20 New Jersey Devils NHL200336—————
2020–21 New Jersey DevilsNHL211232—————
2020–21 Binghamton DevilsAHL50224—————
2021–22 Milwaukee Admirals AHL53311144430000
2021–22 Nashville Predators NHL80334—————
2022–23 Coachella Valley Firebirds AHL7101818662603328
NHL totals1734252944—————
Medal record
Representing Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Ice hockey
World Championships
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2021 Latvia

International

YearTeamEventResultGPGAPtsPIM
2021 United States WC Bronze medal icon.svg102244
Senior totals102244

Awards and honors

AwardYear
College
All-CCHA Second Team 2011–12 [13]

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References

  1. ↑ "Matt Tennyson - Men's Ice Hockey". Western Michigan University Athletics. Retrieved 15 January 2021.
  2. ↑ "Sharks sign Bay Area Native Matt Tennyson". San Jose Sharks. 2012-03-30. Retrieved 2012-03-30.
  3. ↑ "Worcester Sharks sign Matt Tennyson to ATO". Worcester Sharks. 2012-04-02. Archived from the original on 2013-06-30. Retrieved 2012-04-02.
  4. ↑ "Former Jr. Sharks player debuts with NHL Sharks". San Jose Jr Sharks. 2014-02-03. Retrieved 2014-02-03.
  5. ↑ "Canes agree to terms with Matt Tennyson". Carolina Hurricanes. 2016-07-03. Retrieved 2016-07-03.
  6. ↑ "Sabres ink Tennyson to two-year deal". Buffalo Sabres. 2017-07-01. Retrieved 2017-07-01.
  7. ↑ LaBarber, Jourdon (November 30, 2017). "Bogosian inches closer to return following physical practice". National Hockey League . Retrieved November 30, 2017.
  8. ↑ "Devils sign defenseman Matt Tennyson". New Jersey Devils. July 1, 2019. Retrieved July 1, 2019.
  9. ↑ "Predators Sign Matt Tennyson to Two-Year, Two-Way Contract". NHL.com. July 28, 2021. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
  10. ↑ "Matt Tennyson clears unconditional waivers". prohockeyrumors.com. July 3, 2022. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
  11. ↑ "COACHELLA VALLEY FIREBIRDS SIGN CALIFORNIA NATIVE MATT TENNYSON". Coachella Valley Firebirds. September 2022. Archived from the original on 4 September 2022. Retrieved 4 September 2022.
  12. ↑ "Tenny's Coming to TV!". Coachella Valley Firebirds. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
  13. ↑ "Sharks sign Bay Area native Tennyson to entry level deal". San Jose Sharks. 2012-03-09. Retrieved 2012-03-09.
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