Tye McGinn Recalled by Flyers

Published on March 25, 2013 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Adirondack Phantoms News Release


The Philadelphia Flyers have recalled 6-2, 205-lb left wing Tye McGinn from their American Hockey League affiliate, the Adirondack Phantoms, according to general manager Paul Holmgren. McGinn will be available for the Flyers' game against the New York Rangers on Tuesday night and will wear #15.

McGinn, 22 (7/9/1990), has appeared in 16 games for the Flyers this season, recording three goals and two assists for five points. He made his NHL debut on January 22 at New Jersey and scored his first career NHL goal on January 26 at Florida.

McGinn started the 2012-13 season with the Adirondack Phantoms and has appeared in 40 games for the club over the course of the season. He has 14 goals and 12 assists for 26 points in the AHL this season.

Last year in his rookie season, McGinn scored 12 goals and 6 assists with the Phantoms.

The second-year pro from Fergus, Ont. was selected in the fourth round of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft out of Gatineau of the QMJHL.

His older brother, Jamie McGinn of the Colorado Avalanche, has played in over 250 career NHL games. Tye has a younger brother, Brock McGinn, who was a second-round selection of the Carolina Hurricanes last season and is currently playing Major Juniors with the Guelph Storm in the Ontario Hockey League.



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