Kyle Turris
A cerebral playmaker whose career was a quiet study in resilience, shifting from top draft pick to valued veteran across multiple NHL franchises.
Born 1989 (age 37)·Canadian ice hockey player·Birthday: August 14·Millennials
Biography
Kyle Turris entered the hockey world with the bright spotlight of a third-overall draft pick, chosen by the Phoenix Coyotes in 2007. His game was built on smart, two-way play and a smooth offensive touch, but his journey was less about superstardom and more about adaptation. After establishing himself in Phoenix, he found his most productive years with the Ottawa Senators, becoming a reliable top-six center known for clutch playoff performances. Later chapters saw him embrace veteran roles in Nashville and Edmonton, his style evolving into that of a dependable, experienced forward. Turris's path reflects the reality of many professional athletes: a narrative of high expectations, tangible success, and the graceful navigation of a long career's changing demands, culminating with a stint in Europe before his retirement.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Kyle was born in 1989, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Kyle Was Born
The biggest hits of 1989
#1 Movie
Batman
Best Picture
Driving Miss Daisy
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Kyle's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1989Born
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1994Started school
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
2002Became a teenager
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2005Could drive
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2007Could vote
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2010Turned 21
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2019Turned 30
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2026Age 37 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Selected third overall by the Phoenix Coyotes in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.
- Scored a double-overtime playoff winner for the Ottawa Senators against the New York Rangers in 2017.
- Recorded a career-high 27 goals and 58 points during the 2014-15 NHL season with Ottawa.
- Represented Canada internationally, winning a gold medal at the 2007 IIHF World U18 Championships.
Did You Know?
He played collegiate hockey for the University of Wisconsin Badgers for one season before turning professional.
During the 2012-13 NHL lockout, he played for Oulun Kärpät in the Finnish Liiga.
His wife is the sister of former NHL player Brendan Gallagher.
He was known for his meticulous preparation and was often one of the first players on the ice for practice.
“My game is about making the smart, simple play to help the team win.”
