Tyler Seguin is a professional Canadian ice hockey center, currently serving as an alternate captain of the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League (NHL). Born on January 31, 1992, Seguin began playing ice hockey in a house league in Whitby, Ontario, at the age of five/ six and later began his minor ice hockey career with the Wildcats of the Ontario Minor Hockey Association. Interesingly, he moved back to Brampton at the age of 10 and played three seasons with the Toronto Nationals of the Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL) alongside future Calder Trophy winner Jeff Skinner. Seguin also spent four years at St. Michael's College School in Toronto.
During his amateur career, he played for the Plymouth Whalers of the OHL where he achieved significant success. he became the first member of the team to win the Red Tilson Trophy as MVP of the Ontario Hockey League since 1998 and tied for the 2009–10 Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy. Transitioning to the NHL, Seguin was selected second overall in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft by the Boston Bruins and immediately made his impact in the league, helping the Bruins Stanley Cup in his rookie season in 2011. Since then, Seguin has made an impressive six NHL All-Star Game appearances.
Who are Tyler Seguin's Parents?
Tyler Seguin was born to Paul and Jackie Seguin in Brampton, Ontario, in 1992. However, his family moved to Whitby, Ontario when he was young due to his father's career. Moreover, his father, Paul Seguin played college ice hockey for the University of Vermont while Seguin's mother, Jackie also played hockey as a child for the Brampton Canadettes Girls Hockey Association.
Growing up, Seguin developed an interest in ice hockey inspired by his parents. Along with his sisters Candace and Cassidy, all played hockey centre like their mother. Importanly, Seguin spends his summers with his family at his Muskola, Ontario Cottage.
Who is Tyler Seguin's father?
Tyler Seguin's father is Paul Seguin. Notably, Paul played ice hockey as a defenceman for University of Vermont during his college career and was roommates with future NHL star John LeClair. Growing up,
Nonetheless, Tyler once shared a fond memory with his father in an interview, saying that his father always told him that he had a Tiger within him. Moreover, Seguin's father coached him and encouraged him to play well. And whenever he would not play well, he would search for his father in the crowd where Paul would point his eyes, indicating that he was not playing well. This memory of Tyler Seguin reflects his father Paul's involvement in his ice hockey journey.
Who is Tyler Seguin's mother?
Tyler Seguin's mother is Jackie Seguin. Remarkably, Jackie also played as a centre for the Brampton Canadettes Girls Hockey Association as a child. Inspired by his mother, Seguin along with his two sisters Candace and Cassidy, took up hockey as centres.
Notably, Tyler Seguin’s mother, Jackie stood up for her son and defended him against accusations of "immature lifestyle choices" following his trade to the Dallas Stars. She criticized the Boston media for spreading false reports and maintained that Seguin remained professional.
What is the nationality of Tyler Seguin's parents?
Tyler Seguin's parents, Paul and Jackie are Canadian nationals. Prior to moving to Whitby, Ontario, they used to live in Brampton, Ontario.
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