Canadian forward signs back for the 2024-25 season
Pictured above: Tyler Busch in action against Guildford (photo James Assinder)
The Cardiff Devils are pleased to confirm the return of Canadian forward Tyler Busch.
The 6’3” native of Lloydminster, Alberta scored 16 goals and 15 assists for 31 points last season in 53 games. Busch was required to take on all sorts of roles, playing on every line throughout the season, mostly at centre but some games he played on the wing.
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Busch played four years of top level University hockey in the USA with Arizona State before turning pro. He wore the captain’s ‘C’ for his last two years at ASU.
Pictured above: Busch in front of the Katowice net during the Continental Cup (phot James Assinder)
He spent his first year of pro in Sweden with Tranas AIF before returning stateside to play for the Fort Wayne Comets in 2021-22. He moved to the Iowa Heartlanders in 2022-23 scoring 14 goals in 56 games in the ECHL that season.
Busch missed 15 games last season with a shoulder injury but returned for the last couple of weeks of the regular season. He led the Devils in the playoffs with 3 goals in 4 games.
Pictured above: Busch sets up shop in front of the Glasgow goal (photo James Assinder)
Head Coach Pete Russell spoke about re-signing Tyler Busch:
“Tyler can play anywhere up and down the line-up and in any forward position. He is a big body, that gets to the net and battles hard in the tough areas all over the ice.
“He has good speed and throws his weight around on the forecheck and he chipped in with some huge goals last season.
“We really missed him on the ice when he was injured last season, and we really missed his presence in the locker room. He is a natural leader and a phenomenal teammate.”
