Tyler Myers

Tyler Paul Myers is a Canadian-American professional ice hockey defenceman for the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted by the Buffalo Sabres in the first round, 12th overall, in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. At the end of the 2009–10 season, Myers won the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL's best rookie. Standing at 6 ft 8 in (203 cm) tall, he is the tallest active player in the NHL and was nicknamed "The Big Easy" or "Big Tex" when he started his NHL career, because he was born in Houston. After moving to Vancouver, Myers earned the nickname "Chaos Giraffe" from fans.

1 February 1990

Born on the same birth day (1 February): Alfréd Hajós • Brandon Lee • Christiaan Hendrik Persoon • Clara Butt • Conrad Celtes • Don Everly • Gilbert Hernandez • Jani Lane • Johann Adam Birkenstock • Johannes Trithemius • Joshua Redman • Ladislav Šmíd • Mohamed Abdelmonem • Sam Edwards (physicist) • Sean Manaea • Therese Brandl • Thomas Campbell (minister) • Tommy Salo • Wade Wilson (American football) • Walter McCarty

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