History of Tyson Foerster in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 2, 2026

Tyson Foerster is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing right wing for the Philadelphia Flyers in the NHL. He was drafted by the Flyers in the first round, 23rd overall, in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. Foerster is a promising young talent in the Flyers organization.

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January 18, 2002: Tyson Foerster Born

On January 18, 2002, Tyson Foerster, the Canadian professional ice hockey player, was born.

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2018: Foerster Selected by Barrie Colts and Signs With Them

In 2018, Tyson Foerster was selected by the Barrie Colts of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) in the third round, 55th overall, of the 2018 OHL Priority Selection. He subsequently signed with the team in September of that year.

October 14, 2020: Foerster Signs with Flyers

On October 14, 2020, Tyson Foerster signed an entry-level contract with the Philadelphia Flyers after being drafted by them.

January 13, 2021: Foerster Re-Assigned to Lehigh Valley Phantoms

On January 13, 2021, Tyson Foerster was re-assigned by the Flyers to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms training camp, which is their AHL affiliate, to continue his development.

February 6, 2021: Foerster Suffers Broken Tibia

On February 6, 2021, Tyson Foerster suffered a broken tibia after a collision with a Hershey Bears player in his first game with the Phantoms. This injury was expected to keep him out for 3-4 weeks.

March 9, 2023: Foerster Makes NHL Debut

On March 9, 2023, Tyson Foerster made his NHL debut with the Philadelphia Flyers against the Carolina Hurricanes. He played for approximately fourteen minutes, blocked three shots, and had two shots against goalie Pyotr Kochetkov.