Player's Profile
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- Name: Tyler Bunz
- Position: G
- Catches: Left
- Height: 6-1
- Weight: 196 lbs
- Birthdate: 1992-02-11
- Eligible for Draft: 2010
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Regina, Saskatchewan
- Acquired: 5th round (121st overall), 2010
- Playing In: CHL
Tyler Bunz
Prospect Grade: 7.5 D (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2006-07: Drafted by the Medicine Hat Tigers in the first round (21st overall) of the 2007 WHL Bantam Draft.
2007-08: Bunz picked up his first WHL victory in his only appearance with the Tigers this season.
2008-09: In his WHL rookie season, Bunz played in 22 games for the Tigers, posting a 9-6-0-1 record in those games. He finished with a 3.46 goals-against average and a .886 save percentage. In 2 playoff games for the Tigers, Bunz posted a 4.93 goals-against average and a .887 save percentage.
2009-10: In 57 games for the Tigers, Bunz finished with a 31-19-3-2 record. He posted a 2.91 goals-against average and a .898 save percentage. In 12 playoff games, Bunz went 6-5-1 while finishing with a 2.92 goals-against average and a .899 save percentage.
2010-11: Bunz appeared in 56 games for Medicine Hat (WHL) in his second season as the Tigers' starting goalie. He was 35-21 for the Tigers with eight of his losses coming in overtime or shootouts and had a 2.47 GAA and .919 save percentage. Bunz played in 10 of 15 playoff games for Medicine Hat and was 4-6 with one shutout and one overtime loss and had a 2.97 GAA and .912 save percentage.
Talent Analysis
A positionally and technically sound goalie, Bunz has shown excellent improvement year over year in the WHL. While he isn't considered a particularly big or athletic netminder, he has enough size and agility that he's considered among the best Canadian goalies his age. He also plays with a great deal of confidence and by all accounts gives his teammates playing in front of him the same confidence whenever he's between the pipes.
Future
Bunz definitely has NHL starter upside, though as is the case with all goalies, nothing is guaranteed. He's known for his sound positional play and mental toughness, which are often two of the areas found lacking in goalies that don't make it, so the odds of him delivering on his promise are better than most. He is playing the 2011-12 season in the WHL and was in the mix for a spot on Canada's World Junior team. He will likely turn pro in 2012-13.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: January, 24th 2012
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