Former Arizona State University Sun Devils‘ undrafted 2 year team captain Tyler Busch(13) quite possibly was waiting to see where North American pro hockey was going to settle before agreeing to leave the country for his next pursuit and decided to sign on with Sweden’s tier 3 league HockeyEttan joining Tranas AIF.
He did sign with Cincinnati Cyclones during the summer but then decided to forego the 2020/2021 due to COVID restrictions.
The 6’3″ 195 lb. power forward scored a healthy diet of four goals and 5 assists in 17 games before adding an assist in the playoffs.
He put up 21 points in two straight seasons before graduating with a career high 18 assists and +15 rating as a senior.
The Lloydminster, AB native played 3 years in the AJHL for Spruce Grove Saints and arrived at college after his best session as a more than point-per-game performer serving as captain.
What the 25-year old does next is up in the air but he could easily continue where he’s at and likely receive a look from the NL.
For 2021/2022, he was initially signed with the Cyclones return, but switched it up closer to the start of the frame and went with Fort Wayne Komets in 2021/2022, ending up getting 8 goals and 11 assists in 59 games, including a 4 game AHL loan to Henderson Silver Knights.
He re-signs to stay where he played as a rookie and we only see things improving for this young player.
Traded to Iowa Heartlanders early in the season, he managed to connect for 14 goals and 14 assists in 56 games.
He’ll take that ECHL experience to the EIHL next, signing for 2023/2024 with Cardiff Devils.
After 2 seasons, scoring decently, he will switch things up to sign with rivals, Guilford Flames for 2025/2026 and hopes to increase his play.