Tyson Strachan

Tyson Strachan (born October 30, 1984 in Melfort, Saskatchewan, Canada) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman for the St. Louis Blues. He was drafted by the Carolina Hurricanes in the fifth round, 137th overall, in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career
He played at Ohio State University for four seasons (2003-07), and with the Albany River Rats in the American Hockey League in 2006-07 for one game, before joining the Peoria Rivermen (AHL) and Las Vegas Wranglers (ECHL) in 2007-08.

He was signed as a free agent by the St. Louis Blues on October 9, 2008.

He was recalled from the Peoria Rivermen under emergency conditions on December 16, 2008, after playing in two pre-season games with the Blues and 28 games for the Rivermen.

He made his NHL debut on December 18, against the Washington Capitals at Washington. He scored his first NHL Point (assist) on December 21 against the Boston Bruins, at St. Louis.