Tynan Lawrence

Tynan Lawrence
Born	(2008-08-03) August 3, 2008 (age 17) Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
Height	6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight	185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Position	Forward
Shoots	Left
USHL team	Muskegon Lumberjacks
NHL draft	Eligible 2026

Tynan Lawrence (born August 3, 2008) is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward for the Muskegon Lumberjacks of the United States Hockey League (USHL). He is considered a top prospect eligible for the 2026 NHL entry draft.

Early life

Lawrence played AAA-level ice hockey for the Fredericton Blues program. ^[1] He scored four points in the 2020–21 season before posting 27 goals and 61 points for the Blues U15 "A" team during the 2021–22 season while playing in 27 games. ^[2] In 2022, after graduating from the Fredericton program, he began attending Shattuck-Saint Mary's School in Faribault, Minnesota, U.S., known for its top hockey teams. ^{[1] [3]} Starting with the school's U14 team in 2022–23, he scored 93 points in 56 league games that season. ^[2] Lawrence was then a member of Shattuck-Saint Mary's U16 team in 2023–24, recording 22 goals and 49 points in 50 games played. ^[4] In August 2024, he announced his commitment to play college ice hockey for the Terriers of Boston University in Massachusetts. ^[4]

Lawrence was selected by the Chicoutimi Saguenéens with the 10th overall pick of the 2024 Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) draft. ^[4] However, he instead decided to play for the Muskegon Lumberjacks of the United States Hockey League (USHL) for the 2024–25 season. ^[3] Appearing in 56 games, he totalled 25 goals and 29 assists, leading the team with 54 points. ^[5] Lawrence then appeared in 14 playoff games, scoring eight goals and 10 assists, and helped the Lumberjacks to the Clark Cup championship over the Waterloo Black Hawks, earning USHL playoff MVP honors. ^{[6] [7]}

Lawrence is regarded as a top-10 prospect for the 2026 NHL entry draft. ^[3]

International play

At age 15, Lawrence represented Canada in ice hockey at the 2024 Winter Youth Olympics in South Korea. ^[1] He also competed for the gold medal-winning team at the 2024 World U-17 Hockey Challenge, scoring six points in five games. ^[2] In 2025, he was selected to compete at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup, where Canada ultimately won the bronze medal. ^[8] He scored three points in five games at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup. ^[2]

Career statistics

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2024–25	Muskegon Lumberjacks	USHL		56	25	29	54	49		14	8	10	18	2
USHL totals				56	25	29	54	49		14	8	10	18	2

Personal life

Lawrence was born on August 3, 2008, in Fredericton, New Brunswick. ^[9] He grew up in Fredericton and has a brother, Josh, who also played ice hockey and won a Memorial Cup championship with the Saint John Sea Dogs. ^[1]

References

1. Barrett, Kevin (January 24, 2024). "Local hockey player thrilled with international journey". The Daily Gleaner . p. A8 – via Newspapers.com.
2. "Tynan Lawrence Stats". EliteProspects.com.
3. O'Donnell, Randy (September 10, 2025). "N. B. hockey phenom ignoring outside noise heading into NHL draft year". Telegraph-Journal . p. A8 – via Newspapers.com.
4. Daigle, Matthew (August 17, 2024). "Top Fredericton hockey prospect commits to Boston University". The Times-Transcript . p. A11 – via Newspapers.com.
5. Koreen, Mike (October 16, 2025). "While junior hockey changes, Tynan Lawrence stays loyal to USHL, Lumberjacks". Sportsnet.
6. "Canadian Tynan Lawrence named USHL playoff MVP after Lumberjacks win title". Sportsnet. May 20, 2025.
7. Kennedy, Ryan (August 11, 2025). "Watch Out For NHL Draft-Eligible Canadian Tynan Lawrence When The Stakes Are Highest". The Hockey News – via Yahoo Sports.
8. "Coupe Hlinka-Gretzky: Tynan Lawrence invité au camp de sélection" [Hlinka-Gretzky Cup: Tynan Lawrence invited to selection camp]. L'Acadie Nouvelle (in French). July 23, 2025. p. 23 – via Newspapers.com.
9. "Tynan Lawrence Stats". HockeyDB.com.