Tyler Howells
Encyclopedia
Tyler Howells is an American ice hockey
defenceman
. He is currently enrolled at Michigan State University finishing his degree and playing hockey for the Flint Generals
of the International Hockey League.
of the United States Hockey League
where he recorded 22 goals and 19 assists in a total of 59 games. He was selected to the USHL All-Rookie Team in 2003. Howells then spent four seasons with Michigan State University
and served as an alternate captain for the team. Howells was a member of Michigan State's 2007 NCAA Championship team.
Howells turned pro in 2007, joining German
2nd Bundesliga
side Heilbronn Falcons before joining the ECHL
's Cincinnati Cyclones
. In 2008, Howells moved to Northern Ireland
, signing for the EIHL's Belfast Giants
.
In his free time Tyler enjoys three things... 1. Interpretive Dance. He attempts to mimic moves made famous by Patrick Swazey in "Dirty Dancing" 2. Watching Spelling Bee's. His interest is engaged highly because of the "country of origin" sections. 3. Learning how to speak Mandiran Chinese so he can place orders fluently at various Chinese food establishments.
Stats as of July 3, 2007
Ice hockey
Ice hockey, often referred to as hockey, is a team sport played on ice, in which skaters use wooden or composite sticks to shoot a hard rubber puck into their opponent's net. The game is played between two teams of six players each. Five members of each team skate up and down the ice trying to take...
defenceman
Defenceman (ice hockey)
Defence in ice hockey is a player position whose primary responsibility is to prevent the opposing team from scoring...
. He is currently enrolled at Michigan State University finishing his degree and playing hockey for the Flint Generals
Flint Generals
The Flint Generals were a professional ice hockey team based in Flint, Michigan.They were a member of the International Hockey League and played their home games at Perani Arena and Event Center in Flint, Michigan....
of the International Hockey League.
Playing career
Howells played for the Cedar Rapids RoughRidersCedar Rapids RoughRiders
The Cedar Rapids RoughRiders are a Tier 1 junior ice hockey team playing in the East Division of the United States Hockey League . Before moving to Cedar Rapids in 1999, the team was based in Mason City, where they were known as the North Iowa Huskies....
of the United States Hockey League
United States Hockey League
The United States Hockey League is the top junior ice hockey league in the United States. The USHL has 16 member teams located in the Midwestern United States, consisting of players who are 20 years of age and younger...
where he recorded 22 goals and 19 assists in a total of 59 games. He was selected to the USHL All-Rookie Team in 2003. Howells then spent four seasons with Michigan State University
Michigan State University
Michigan State University is a public research university in East Lansing, Michigan, USA. Founded in 1855, it was the pioneer land-grant institution and served as a model for future land-grant colleges in the United States under the 1862 Morrill Act.MSU pioneered the studies of packaging,...
and served as an alternate captain for the team. Howells was a member of Michigan State's 2007 NCAA Championship team.
Howells turned pro in 2007, joining German
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
2nd Bundesliga
2nd Bundesliga (ice hockey)
The 2nd Eishockey-Bundesliga is the second tier of Ice hockey in Germany. It is organised by the DEB, the German Ice Hockey Federation. In the 2007-08 season, it features 14 teams.- History of the 2nd Ice Hockey Bundesliga :...
side Heilbronn Falcons before joining the ECHL
ECHL
The ECHL is a mid-level professional ice hockey league based in Princeton, New Jersey with teams scattered across the United States...
's Cincinnati Cyclones
Cincinnati Cyclones
The Cincinnati Cyclones are a professional hockey team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. The team is a member of the ECHL. Founded in 1990, the team first played their games in the Cincinnati Gardens and now play at U.S. Bank Arena....
. In 2008, Howells moved to Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
, signing for the EIHL's Belfast Giants
Belfast Giants
The Belfast Giants are an ice hockey team from Belfast, Northern Ireland that compete in the Elite Ice Hockey League. Home games are played at the 7,100-capacity Odyssey Arena in Belfast....
.
Awards
- CCHA Defensive Player of the Week - February 20, 2006
In his free time Tyler enjoys three things... 1. Interpretive Dance. He attempts to mimic moves made famous by Patrick Swazey in "Dirty Dancing" 2. Watching Spelling Bee's. His interest is engaged highly because of the "country of origin" sections. 3. Learning how to speak Mandiran Chinese so he can place orders fluently at various Chinese food establishments.
Career statistics
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 2002-03 | Cedar Rapids RoughRiders Cedar Rapids RoughRiders The Cedar Rapids RoughRiders are a Tier 1 junior ice hockey team playing in the East Division of the United States Hockey League . Before moving to Cedar Rapids in 1999, the team was based in Mason City, where they were known as the North Iowa Huskies.... |
USHL | 59 | 22 | 19 | 41 | 61 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | ||
| 2003-04 | Michigan State Spartans Michigan State Spartans The Michigan State Spartans are the athletic team that represent Michigan State University. The school's athletic program includes 25 varsity sports teams. Their mascot is a Spartan warrior named Sparty, and the school colors are green and white... |
CCHA | 32 | 1 | 10 | 11 | 8 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| 2004-05 | Michigan State Spartans | CCHA | 35 | 1 | 14 | 15 | 14 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| 2005-06 | Michigan State Spartans | CCHA | 45 | 10 | 24 | 34 | 30 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| 2006-07 | Michigan State Spartans | CCHA | 42 | 4 | 22 | 26 | 22 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| USHL Totals | 59 | 22 | 19 | 41 | 61 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | ||||
| CCHA Totals | 154 | 16 | 70 | 86 | 74 | - | - | - | - | - | ||||
Stats as of July 3, 2007
External links
- Ewell, Nate "INCH Measures Up Michigan State's Tyler Howells" at Inside College Hockey. Retrieved 03-30-07.
- Wilson, Kevin "Tyler Howells: So Much To Do, So Little Time" at MSUSPARTANS.com. Retrieved 12-12-06.
- Michigan State Spartans Hockey