Ty Rattie
A prolific junior scorer who carved out a sustained professional career across North American and European leagues.
Born 1993 (age 33)·Canadian ice hockey player·Birthday: February 5·Millennials
Biography
Ty Rattie's story is that of a natural goal-scorer who found his level across the global hockey map. Drafted by the St. Louis Blues in 2011 after tearing up the WHL with the Portland Winterhawks, expectations were high. While his NHL opportunities were sporadic across stops in St. Louis, Carolina, and Edmonton, he flashed his undeniable offensive skill in memorable bursts, like a two-goal playoff game for the Oilers. Rattie ultimately found his greatest consistency and success as a top-line player in the AHL and, later, in Europe. His journey took him to the KHL in Russia and eventually to the SHL in Sweden, where he continued to be a relied-upon offensive weapon, demonstrating the adaptability and scoring touch that has defined his long professional run.
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.
Ty was born in 1993, 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 Ty Was Born
The biggest hits of 1993
#1 Movie
Jurassic Park
Best Picture
Schindler's List
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Ty's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1993Born
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
1998Started school
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2006Became a teenager
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2009Could drive
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2011Could vote
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2014Turned 21
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2023Turned 30
ChatGPT goes mainstream; Israel-Hamas war begins
Gas: $3.52/galHome: $361,600Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Flowers" — Miley CyrusBest Picture: Oppenheimer
2026Age 33 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the Ed Chynoweth Cup as WHL champion with the Portland Winterhawks in 2013.
- Led the WHL in playoff scoring with 20 goals during the 2013 championship run.
- Scored two goals in his NHL playoff debut for the Edmonton Oilers in 2018.
- Became a point-per-game player in the AHL for the Chicago Wolves during the 2016-17 season.
Did You Know?
He was a linemate of NHL star Ryan Nugent-Hopkins during their time together with the WHL's Red Deer Rebels.
Rattie played for HC Sochi in the KHL during the 2020-21 season.
He was originally drafted in the second round, 32nd overall, by the St. Louis Blues.
“I just want to play hockey and score goals wherever they'll have me.”
