Tyson Barrie

Tyson Barrie (born July 26, 1991) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman for the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted by the Colorado Avalanche in the third round, 64th overall, of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.\n', ' After initially playing in the Midget AAA league with the Juan de Fuca Grizzlies, Barrie began his major junior career in the Western Hockey League (WHL) with the Kelowna Rockets towards the end of the 2006–07 season.\n', ' In his rookie season with the Rockets in 2007–08, Barrie showed early potential as an offensive presence on the blueline, leading team defencemen with 9 goals, 34 assists and 43 points. His debut season coincided with the club\'s resurgence from the bottom of the B.C. Division to second place with a seven-game series first round playoff appearance in which he contributed with four points. At year\'s end, Barrie\'s impressive rookie season was recognized with a selection to the CHL All-Rookie Team.\n', '