Tyson Beukeboom

Tyson Beukeboom born in Edmonton, Alberta is a former women's ice hockey player.

Playing career
She played both hockey and rugby through high school, while also participating with the basketball, cross-country and mountain-biking teams. With the Uxbridge Tigers, she helped the team place fourth in provincial play, while being recognized as a Toronto Star High School Girls Hockey All-Star (other girls that were named to the All-Star team that year included Thea Imbrogno and Brianne Jenner). In a 3-2 loss to Sinclar in the high school playoffs (semifinal game) of her senior year, she assisted on both goals.

With the Whitby Jr. Wolves, she played at a showcase tournament at the Bell Sensplex in Kanata, Ontario. In 2009-10, she suited up for the hockey and rugby teams at St. Francis Xavier, helping both reach the CIS championship.

Awards and honors

 * 2009 Toronto Star High School Girls Hockey All-Star team selection
 * 2012 St. Francis Xavier University Female Athlete of the Year

Personal life
She plays rugby for St. Francis Xavier University. In 2012, she was nominated for the CIS Female Athlete of the Year.

Family
Four time Stanley Cup champion Jeff Beukeboom is her father. His last game was played on February 12, 1999. Her brother, Brock Beukeboom is a defenseman who is a prospect in the St. Louis Blues system and currently playing for the Niagara IceDogs of the Ontario Hockey League. Brock was drafted by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 3rd round (63rd pick) of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. He was traded to the Blues in February 2011 along with a 3rd round draft pick in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft in exchange for Eric Brewer.