Tyler Muszelik
| Tyler Muszelik | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
July 1, 2004 Long Valley, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) | ||
| Weight | 195 lb (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb) | ||
| Position | Goaltender | ||
| Catches | Left | ||
| NHL team (P) Cur. team |
Florida Panthers Charlotte Checkers (AHL) | ||
| NHL draft |
189th overall, 2022 Florida Panthers | ||
| Playing career | 2026–present | ||
Tyler Christian Muszelik (born July 1, 2004) is an American professional ice hockey goaltender for the Charlotte Checkers of the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract to the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected 189th overall in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft.[1]
Raised in the Long Valley section of Washington Township, Morris County, New Jersey, Muszelik played prep hockey at West Morris Central High School, shifting to goaltender as his high school career progressed.[2]
Playing career
[edit]Muszelik was selected 189th overall by the Florida Panthers in the 2022 NHL Draft.[3]
Following his time with the NTDP, Muszelik committed to the University of New Hampshire, where he played two seasons with the Wildcats. Injuries limited portions of his collegiate career, but he gained valuable experience in Hockey East competition before transferring to the University of Connecticut for the 2024–25 season.
At UConn, Muszelik quickly established himself as the Huskies' starting goaltender. During the 2024–25 season, he posted a 12–6–3 record with a .914 save percentage and a 2.29 goals-against average, helping the program compete near the top of Hockey East. He was named the Connecticut Ice Tournament Most Valuable Player and earned All-Tournament Team honors.
In his senior season (2025–26), Muszelik enjoyed a breakout year, recording a 19–11–5 record with a .926 save percentage and a 2.21 goals-against average. His performance helped lead UConn to consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances, and he was named to the Mike Richter Award Watch List, presented annually to the top NCAA Division I men's goaltender.
Muszelik signed his two-year, entry-level contract with the Panthers on March 30, 2026, beginning in the 2026–27 season.
Career statistics
[edit]| Regular season | Playoffs | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Season | Team | League | GP | W | L | OTL | MIN | GA | SO | GAA | SV% | GP | W | L | MIN | GA | SO | GAA | SV% | ||
| 2020–21 | U.S. National Development Team | USHL | 18 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 1007 | 82 | 0 | 4.88 | .857 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2021–22 | U.S. National Development Team | USHL | 16 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 870 | 46 | 1 | 3.17 | .900 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2022–23 | Univ. of New Hampshire | HE | 13 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 685 | 37 | 1 | 3.24 | .883 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2023–24 | Univ. of New Hampshire | HE | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 479 | 27 | 1 | 3.38 | .874 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2024–25 | Univ. of Connecticut | HE | 23 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 1313 | 50 | 1 | 2.28 | .912 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2025–26 | Univ. of Connecticut | HE | 35 | 19 | 11 | 5 | 2094 | 77 | 0 | 2.21 | .926 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| NCAA totals | 78 | 40 | 27 | 10 | 4,571 | 191 | 3 | 2.51 | .911 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
References
[edit]- ↑ "EliteProspects". EliteProspects.com. Retrieved July 31, 2026.
- ↑ Bobal, Brian. "Former N.J. HS hockey standout signs entry-level deal with Florida Panthers", NJ.com, April 6, 2026. Accessed August 5, 2026. "On March 30, the Florida Panthers announced the signing of Long Valley native Tyler Muszelik to a two-year, entry-level contract beginning with the 2026-27 season.... Muszelik was a skater during the 2019-20 season for West Morris High School and notched five goals and three assists."
- ↑ "NHL.com". NHL.com. Retrieved July 31, 2026.
External links
[edit]- Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com
- 2004 births
- Living people
- Charlotte Checkers (2010–) players
- Florida Panthers draft picks
- Ice hockey players from New Jersey
- People from Washington Township, Morris County, New Jersey
- Sportspeople from Morris County, New Jersey
- USA Hockey National Team Development Program players
- West Morris Central High School alumni