Tyler Eckford

Tyler Eckford (born September 8, 1985) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman. He played a total of 7 games in the National Hockey League (NHL), all with the New Jersey Devils.

Career
Before playing in the NHL, Eckford played parts of 3 seasons with the Surrey Eagles of the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL). Eckford would play with them during the 2003-04 and 2004-05 Playoffs. In 2004, they would be eliminated in the semi-final round by the Nanaimo Clippers and in 2005, they defeated the Vernon Vipers four games to one to win the Fred Page Cup.

Eckford was drafted 217th overall by the New Jersey Devils in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft. After being drafted, Eckford decided to play college ice hockey at the University of Alaska Fairbanks with the Nanooks. He would play three years at Alaska. During his time playing there, he would become the first Nanooks players to be named to the CCHA All-Conference First Team.

On November 20, 2009, Eckford would make his NHL debut in a 3-2 shootout loss to the Nashville Predators. He would mainly spend his time with New Jersey's AHL farm teams, the Lowell and Albany Devils. On November 21, 2009, Eckford would record his first NHL point when he assisted on a Brian Rolston powerplay goal in a 5-3 loss to the Dallas Stars.

On July 4, 2011, Eckford signed a one-year contract with the Phoenix Coyotes. he would play the season with their AHL farm team, the Portland Pirates.

On July 10, 2012, Eckford signed a two-year, two-way contract with the Ottawa Senators but only played 2 seasons with their AHL farm team Binghamton Senators.

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Category:1985 births
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Category:Portland Pirates players