S64 Rhye Tyr (D) - The Gem of Nova Scotia

[Plate 285]

Player Name: Rhye Tyr 

Age: 19

Position: D 

Number: 44

Height: 5'10"

Weight: 205 lbs.

Born: Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada 

 

Rhye's Legacy 

Rhye Tyr had never really grown up knowing hockey. His father was a teacher and mother a retail worker. Though while he never played it himself it wasn't until his cousin introduced him to the game. It was love at first sight. He dedicated his life to the rink.

 

There was never a shred in his mind that he wanted to hit the big leagues. Straight into the first years of Acadia University, playing for the struggling Axemen he still held his own. Putting up decent numbers with his puck movement and explosive skating. He even had a good job at holding the back end when he needed to. He wasn't the most physical player on the ice, but he keeps his head up in the game.

 

Now that Rhye's proven himself in the university leagues he's got a long way to the top, but it's a hill he's willing to climb. Hockey might not be in his blood but it exists deep in his heart. As his draft year is in a couple of seasons he has a lot of time to improve himself. Making sure that he develops himself well to be a top pick in the draft. 

 

Player Review 

Skating for Rhye is one of his greatest strengths. With an explosive acceleration and leg movement, he can make sure he's exactly where he needs to be. It's a very rare occasion seeing an offensive player get past him on the rush. Even on the other end, he can join players on the rush and test the defensive play of the other team. 

 

Defense is a core part of Rhye's play. The best way to stop a scoring chance is to not allow it at all, that's his motto. And he does so with speed and diligence. Players often have a hard time keeping control of their puck or getting passes through when he's on top of them.  

 

Passing will always be an integral part of hockey. Even more so an integral part of Rhye's game as he looks beyond into the VHL. Any GM's that consider picking him knows that they can rely on a defenseman that will cycle the puck and keep it in deep. Rhye recorded a good amount of assists in the University league and doesn't look like he wants to slow down any time soon.  

 

Size has always been an issue for Rhye. While he can skate effectively, standing only at 5'10" he's one of the smaller defensemen in the league. The highly physical play of playoff hockey can take his toll on Rhye sometimes. Even when he tries to finish his checks sometimes, even when he follows through, has little to no effect on the opposing player. 

 

Fighting poorly may be a consequence of Rhye's size, but he still doesn't throw the gloves even when he might need to. He has little to no experience fighting, often choosing not to stand up for himself and relying on others for their support. While he has respect for his fellow players in the locker room it rarely shows with physical play on the ice.  

 

Clutch play is something that Rhye needs to address. Under stressful situations, his mind takes him out of the game and he has a hard time focusing. However, like any other weakness, this will get better with experience. A healthy run in the playoffs would be a good start to molding him into a clutch player.