Bio

Tyler Pitlick (born November 1, 1991) is an American professional ice hockey forward currently playing for the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected by the Edmonton Oilers in the 2nd round (31st overall) of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. Early life Pitlick was born on November 1, 1991, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He grew up in Champlin, Minnesota, but moved to Lino Lakes and later Centerville in middle school to be with his mother Amy. His father John worked as a researcher in Minneapolis and served as a local hockey coach, but he chose not to coach his son. Playing career Junior After playing a freshman season with Minnesota State University, Mankato and a single season of major junior hockey with the Medicine Hat Tigers of the Western Hockey League, on April 13, 2011 the Edmonton Oilers signed Pitlick to a three-year entry-level contract.