Tyler Ennis (ice hockey)
A dynamic, undersized winger whose dazzling junior career and 'Mr. Clutch' reputation translated into over a decade of NHL service.
Born 1989 (age 37)·Canadian ice hockey player·Birthday: October 6·Millennials
Biography
Tyler Ennis built a professional career on defying expectations. Despite his smaller stature, he dominated the Western Hockey League, earning MVP honors and a reputation for electric, game-breaking plays. Drafted by the Buffalo Sabres, he became a fan favorite for his fearless drives to the net and creative hands, peaking with a 20-goal season. Injuries and the team's rebuilding phase led him to become a well-traveled journeyman, bringing his veteran savvy and offensive spark to locker rooms in Toronto, Ottawa, and Edmonton. His career is a testament to the lasting power of skill and hockey IQ, allowing him to adapt and contribute long after his junior star status faded.
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.
Tyler 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 Tyler Was Born
The biggest hits of 1989
#1 Movie
Batman
Best Picture
Driving Miss Daisy
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Tyler'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
- Won the CHL Player of the Year award in 2010 after a dominant season with the Medicine Hat Tigers.
- Scored a career-high 21 goals and 49 points for the Buffalo Sabres during the 2014-15 NHL season.
- Played over 700 games in the NHL across seven different teams.
- Represented Canada at the IIHF World Junior Championships, winning a silver medal in 2009.
Did You Know?
He and his childhood friend, fellow NHL player Jaden Schwartz, grew up playing hockey together in Saskatchewan.
He earned the nickname 'Tyler Ennis, Mr. Clutch' from Sabres broadcaster Rick Jeanneret for his overtime heroics.
He was a standout baseball player as a youth and was considered a prospect in that sport as well.
“I just try to play my game and help the team win.”
