Tyson Jost
A tenacious two-way forward, he carved an NHL path through sheer work ethic, evolving from top prospect to valued role player.
Born 1998 (age 28)·Canadian ice hockey player·Birthday: March 14·Generation Z
Biography
Tyson Jost's hockey identity is built on compete level. A standout in the Canadian junior ranks, he captained Canada's national under-18 team and dominated the NCAA as a freshman at the University of North Dakota, showcasing a blend of skill and grit that made him a top-10 NHL draft pick. His professional journey with the Colorado Avalanche saw him develop into a responsible, energetic forward valued for his defensive diligence and willingness to engage physically. While the offensive numbers of his junior days didn't always translate, Jost reinvented himself as a reliable bottom-six center, a transformation that extended his career with stops in Minnesota, Buffalo, and Nashville. His story is one of adaptability, proving that intelligence and effort can forge a lasting place in the league.
Generation Z
1997–2012
Born into smartphones, social media, and school shootings. The most diverse generation in history. Pragmatic about money, fluid about identity, anxious about the climate. They do not remember a world before the internet.
Tyson was born in 1998, placing them squarely in the Generation Z. The events that shaped this generation — social media, climate anxiety, and a pandemic — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Tyson Was Born
The biggest hits of 1998
#1 Movie
Saving Private Ryan
Best Picture
Shakespeare in Love
#1 TV Show
Seinfeld
Tyson's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1998Born
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2003Started school
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2011Became a teenager
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
2014Could drive
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
2016Could vote
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2019Turned 21
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 28 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Captained Team Canada to a gold medal at the 2015 IIHF World U18 Championships, leading the tournament in scoring.
- Won the NCHC Rookie of the Year award in 2016 after a 35-point season with the University of North Dakota.
- Selected 10th overall by the Colorado Avalanche in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft.
- Played in over 400 regular season NHL games by the age of 25.
Did You Know?
He was born in St. Albert, Alberta, but grew up in Kelowna, British Columbia.
His cousin, Jason Zucker, is also an NHL player.
He played for the Penticton Vees in the BCHL, where he was named league MVP after a 104-point season.
He is an avid golfer during the NHL off-season.
“I want to be a guy who can be counted on in every situation.”
