Tyler Bunz

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Tyler Bunz
Born (1992-02-11) February 11, 1992 (age 32)
St. Albert, Alberta, Canada
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
Position Goaltender
Caught Left
Played for Edmonton Oilers
NHL draft 121st overall, 2010
Edmonton Oilers
Playing career 2012–2015

Tyler Bunz (born February 11, 1992) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender who last played as a prospect within the Edmonton Oilers organization of the National Hockey League (NHL). Bunz was selected by the Edmonton Oilers in the 5th round (121st overall) of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. [1]

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On March 19, 2012, the Oilers signed Bunz to a three-year entry-level contract. [2]

On March 22, 2014, Bunz was hit in the throat by a puck, leading to a life-threatening injury. He recovered from his injury without needing surgery and resumed his playing career. [3]

In the 2014–15 season, on April 2, 2015, Bunz made his NHL debut against the Los Angeles Kings. He substituted in for Ben Scrivens, who had given up 5 goals, to start the third period. Bunz surrendered 3 goals on 12 shots and the Kings routed the Oilers 8–2. [4] '

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGPWLT/OTMINGA SO GAA SV% GPWLMINGASOGAASV%
2007–08 Medicine Hat Tigers WHL 110060313.00.885————————
2008–09 Medicine Hat TigersWHL2296110075803.46.88620182604.93.887
2009–10 Medicine Hat TigersWHL5731195321415622.91.89812657203502.92.899
2010–11 Medicine Hat TigersWHL5635138335013832.47.91910465662812.97.912
2011–12 Medicine Hat TigersWHL6139175361615532.57.9218444962312.78.925
2012–13 Stockton Thunder ECHL 3716164213011913.35.886411178903.03.899
2012–13 Oklahoma City Barons AHL 1000255010.56.667————————
2013–14 Bakersfield Condors ECHL135236602802.55.903————————
2013–14 Oklahoma City BaronsAHL52112321403.63.901————————
2014–15 Wichita Thunder ECHL17610110095022.97.890————————
2014–15 Oklahoma City BaronsAHL200060505.00.839————————
2014–15 Edmonton Oilers NHL 100020309.00.750————————
NHL totals100020309.00.750————————

Awards and honours

AwardYear
WHL East Second All-Star Team 2010–11 [5]
WHL East First All-Star Team 2011–12 [6]
Del Wilson Trophy – WHL Goaltender of the Year 2011–12 [7]

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References

  1. ↑ "Road to the World Juniors: Tyler Bunz". Calgary Herald . January 15, 2012. Retrieved January 15, 2012.
  2. ↑ "Edmonton Oilers sign goaltender Tyler Bunz to entry level contract". The Hockey News . March 19, 2012. Retrieved March 19, 2012.
  3. ↑ "Life-threatening injury just a minor setback for Bunz". American Hockey League . March 22, 2014. Retrieved March 22, 2014.
  4. ↑ "Kings jump back into playoff picture as Kings rout Oilers". National Hockey League. April 2, 2015. Retrieved April 2, 2015.
  5. ↑ "Hockey Awards & Achievements – WHL (East) Second All-Star Team". eliteprospects.com. April 2, 2012. Retrieved April 2, 2012.
  6. ↑ "Tyler Bunz bring s WHL pedigree". Oklahoma City Barons. January 16, 2014. Archived from the original on May 28, 2015. Retrieved January 16, 2014.
  7. ↑ "Tyler Bunz Named WHL Goaltender of the Year". The Copper & Blue. March 28, 2012. Retrieved March 28, 2012.
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