Tyler Madden (born November 9, 1999) is an
American
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professional
ice hockey
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center
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currently playing with the
Ontario Reign
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in the
American Hockey League
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(AHL) as a prospect under contract with the
Los Angeles Kings
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in the
National Hockey League
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(NHL).
Madden was selected 68th overall by the
Vancouver Canucks
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in the
2018 NHL Entry Draft
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.
Playing career
On February 17. 2020, Madden's rights along with
Tim Schaller
Timothy Robert Schaller (born November 16, 1990) is an American professional ice hockey forward who is currently an unrestricted free agent. He most recently played for the Milwaukee Admirals of the American Hockey League (AHL). He has previously ...
, a 2020 second-round pick, and a conditional 2022 fourth-round pick were traded to the
Los Angeles Kings
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in exchange for
Tyler Toffoli
Tyler Toffoli ( ; born April 24, 1992) is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger for the Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in the second round, 47th overall, of the 2010 NHL Entry ...
. On March 30, 2020, he signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Kings, forgoing his final two seasons of college eligibility.
Due to the delayed start of the 2020–21 North American season, Madden was loaned to
Eisbären Berlin
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until the start of the season. However, before he could play a game, he was recalled due to injury.
Personal life
Tyler's father is
John Madden
John Earl Madden (April 10, 1936 – December 28, 2021) was an American football coach and sports commentator in the National Football League (NFL). He served as the head coach of the Oakland Raiders from 1969 to 1978, who he led to eight pla ...
who played 13 seasons in the NHL, most notably for the
New Jersey Devils
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. Madden was born in Albany when his father was a member of the
American Hockey League
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's
Albany River Rats
The Albany River Rats were a minor league professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. They played in Albany, New York at the Times Union Center.
History
Before the formation of the franchise
Without a viable indoor arena with a ...
.
Career statistics
Regular season and playoffs
International
Awards and honors
References
External links
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1999 births
American men's ice hockey centers
Ice hockey players from New York (state)
Living people
Northeastern Huskies men's ice hockey players
Ontario Reign (AHL) players
Sportspeople from Albany, New York
Tri-City Storm players
Vancouver Canucks draft picks
AHCA Division I men's ice hockey All-Americans
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