Tyler Paul Myers is a Canadian-American professional ice hockey defenseman for the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League (NHL).
Born on February 1, 1990, in Houston, Texas, he stands at 6 feet 8 inches (203 cm), making him one of the tallest players in the league.
Myers grew up primarily in Calgary, Alberta, after moving there at age 10, and holds dual citizenship.
He earned the nickname “The Big Easy” or “Big Tex” early in his career due to his birthplace and later became known among Vancouver fans as the “Chaos Giraffe” for his energetic style.
Siblings
Tyler has one younger maternal half-brother, Quentin Grimes, a professional basketball player in the NBA (most recently with the Philadelphia 76ers).
The two share the same mother, Tonja Stelly, but have different fathers.
Grimes was born in 2000, about 10 years after Myers, and the brothers did not grow up together in the same household.
Myers moved to Calgary with his father when Grimes was an infant.
Together, they represent the first (and only) sibling duo to play in both the NHL and NBA.
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Career
Myers played junior hockey with the Kelowna Rockets of the Western Hockey League (WHL), where he excelled and helped the team win the 2009 WHL championship (Ed Chynoweth Cup), earning Playoff MVP honors.
He was selected 12th overall by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.
He made an immediate impact in the NHL, recording 48 points (11 goals, 37 assists) in his 2009–10 rookie season while leading all rookie defensemen in ice time.
This performance earned him the Calder Memorial Trophy as the league’s top rookie.
Myers spent several seasons with the Sabres before being traded to the Winnipeg Jets in 2015.
He later signed with the Vancouver Canucks as a free agent in 2019, where he played a key role in their resurgence, including a playoff appearance, and reached his 1,000th NHL game in 2024.
In March 2026, he was traded to the Dallas Stars, becoming the first Texas-born player to appear in a regular-season game for the team.
Known for his size, mobility, and ability to contribute offensively from the blue line, Myers has been a steady veteran presence throughout his career, which has spanned over 1,100 NHL games across multiple teams.
Accolades
Myers’ most prestigious individual honor is the Calder Memorial Trophy (NHL Rookie of the Year) in 2010.
He was also named to the NHL All-Rookie Team that season.
In junior hockey, he earned WHL West Second All-Star Team honors (2009), WHL Playoff MVP (2009), and Memorial Cup All-Star Team recognition (2009).
Internationally, representing Canada, he has won gold medals at the 2008 IIHF U18 Championships, the 2009 World Junior Championships, and the 2023 IIHF World Championships.
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