Tyler Donati (born October 17, 1986) is a Canadian professional

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right wing, who last played for the

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of the

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. Tyler is the identical twin of hockey player Justin Donati, and is older than Justin by just 7 minutes. Though neither brother has been drafted, both attended the

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rookie camp in 2006.

Playing career

On January 8, 2005 Tyler, along with brother Justin, was acquired from the

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to the

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for

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. Tyler played alongside of Justin on the

of the

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, but this was ended when Tyler was traded to the

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. Tyler and his brother both attended the Detroit Red Wings rookie camp as non-draft invitees in August/September 2006 and played well, both producing points regularly throughout the tournament games. His 2010-11 season with the

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was cut short after being side-lined due to shoulder surgery. On May 23, 2012, Donati left for Europe to join

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of the

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. After two seasons abroad, Donati returned to his home province of Ontario, in signing a one-year deal with the Brampton Beast of the ECHL on September 15, 2014.

Personal life

Tyler and his brother Justin were actively involved in the Points for Cancer fund, with money for each point either Donati scores being matched by their respective hockey clubs and going towards research to find a cure for ovarian cancer. They joined this organization because their mother Corinne was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2003. Following their mother's death in July 2006, the brothers continue Points for Cancer fundraising in her name.

Career statistics

Awards

*2009–10 CCM U+ ECHL Most Valuable Player *2009–10 Leading Scorer

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Donati, Tyler 1986 births Living people Belleville Bulls players Binghamton Senators players Brampton Beast players Canadian ice hockey right wingers Chicago Express players Connecticut Whale (AHL) players Elmira Jackals (ECHL) players Hartford Wolf Pack players Motor City Mechanics players Ontario Junior Hockey League players Oshawa Generals players Ice hockey people from Oakville, Ontario Philadelphia Phantoms players Toronto St. Michael's Majors players Canadian twins HC Thurgau players HC TWK Innsbruck players Vålerenga Ishockey players