Timothy Gettinger (born April 14, 1998) is an American professional ice hockey

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for the Grand Rapids Griffins of the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect to the

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of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected by the New York Rangers in the fifth round, 141st overall, in the

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. He had served as

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for the

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of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL).

Playing career

Gettinger first played midget hockey in Cleveland with the Barons. In his first season with the

of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) in the 2014–15 season, Gettinger scored 10 goals. In the second season with the Greyhounds, his totals improved to 17 goals and 39 points in 60 games for the 2015–16 season. On June 24, 2016, Gettinger was selected 141st overall by the New York Rangers during the

. Gettinger entered the draft as the 65th ranked prospect. On March 16, 2017, the Rangers signed Gettinger to a three-year, entry-level contract. On October 12, 2017, Gettinger was named

of the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds. Gettinger began the 2018–19 season with the

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of the American Hockey League (AHL). He was recalled by the Rangers due to an injury to forward Mats Zuccarello on November 23, 2018, and played his first NHL game the next day with the Rangers. He was returned to Harford after playing one game, only to be recalled the next day. On July 22, 2022, Gettinger was re-signed to a one-year, two-way contract extension with the Rangers for the season. He recorded 13 goals and 22 assists in 52 games with the

of the AHL. On July 1, 2023, Gettinger signed a one-year, two-way contract with the

. On March 11, 2024, the Red Wings re-signed Gettinger to a one-year, two-way contract extension.

Career Statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

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