Tyrel Bauer
| Tyrel Bauer | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
23 March 2002 Cochrane, Alberta, Canada | ||
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) | ||
| Weight | 207 lb (94 kg; 14 st 11 lb) | ||
| Position | Defence | ||
| Shoots | Right | ||
| NHL team | Winnipeg Jets | ||
| NHL draft |
164th overall, 2020 Winnipeg Jets | ||
| Playing career | 2022–present | ||
Tyrel Bauer (born March 23, 2002) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays for the Winnipeg Jets in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected by the Jets in the sixth round, 164th overall, in the 2020 NHL entry draft.
Playing career
[edit]Bauer grew up playing hockey in Cochrane, Alberta before playing junior hockey in the Western Hockey League for the Seattle Thunderbirds. In Seattle, he was a captain for three of his four years with the team.[1]
After being drafted in the sixth round by the Winnipeg Jets, Bauer played in 214 AHL games for the Manitoba Moose, posting 21 points (5G, 16A) and 401 penalty minutes. During this time he was recognized by the Moose with the Richard Bue Ultimate Teammate Award in both 2025 and 2026, the Julian Klymkiw Community Service Award in both 2025 and 2026, and Fan Favourite Award in 2026.[2]
Bauer made the Jets lineup to begin the 2026–27 NHL season.[3] Bauer is known for his ability as a fighter, logging 45 fights in his four year AHL career.[4]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Cochrane's Ty Bauer makes Jets lineup, Dube returns to NHL". CochraneNow. Retrieved 2 October 2026.
- ↑ "Jets Sign Defenceman Tyrel Bauer". Manitoba Moose. 10 August 2026. Retrieved 2 October 2026.
- ↑ "Tyrel Bauer media as he gets set to make his NHL debut with the Winnipeg Jets vs. the Bruins". Illegal Curve Hockey. Retrieved 2 October 2026.
- ↑ "Bauer better and better every year". Winnipeg Free Press. 28 September 2026. Retrieved 2 October 2026.
External links
[edit]Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com