Where is Alex Lyon from?

Alex Lyon is an American professional ice hockey goaltender, playing for the Detroit Red Wings in the NHL as of October 2024. Born on December 9, 1992, Lyon played college hockey for the Yale Bulldogs in the ECAC. He went undrafted and signed an entry-level contract with the Philadelphia Flyers in 2016. He made his NHL debut on February 1, 2018.

Lyon set an AHL record in 2018 by saving 94 of 95 shots in the longest game in AHL history. After five seasons with the Flyers, he signed with the Carolina Hurricanes in 2021, where he helped the Chicago Wolves win the Calder Cup. In 2022, Lyon joined the Florida Panthers, playing a key role in their 2023 playoff push. In July 2023, he signed a two-year contract with the Red Wings. Internationally, Lyon won a bronze medal with Team USA at the 2015 World Championships.

Alex Lyon nationality

Alex Lyon's nationality is American. He has represented the United States on the international stage including at the 2015 IIHF World Championships held in the Czech Republic. He won a bronze medal with Team USA during the tournament.

Alex Lyon birthplace

Alex Lyon was born in Baudette, Minnesota.

Where did Alex Lyon grow up?

Alex Lyon spent the first seven years of his life on an island in Lake of the Woods. They lived a unique life, rowing a boat to a small schoolhouse on the island. In 2000, his family moved to mainland Minnesota, where Lyon started playing hockey. He attended Lake of the Woods High School and stood out as the team's goaltender during his senior year.

After school, Lyon went to Yale University where he excelled as a goaltender. In 2014, he was named Ivy League co-Rookie of the Year. He won the Ken Dryden Award twice for the best goalie in the ECAC.