Shoots Left Height 1.85 m Playing career Weight 85 kg | Name Chris Tierney Salary 642,500 USD (2015) Role Ice hockey player Positions Centerman | |
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NHL team (P)Cur. team San Jose SharksWorcester Sharks (AHL) NHL Draft 55th overall, 2012San Jose Sharks Similar People Peter DeBoer, Doug Wilson, Todd McLellan, Roy Sommer, Ron Wilson | ||
Chris Tierney (born July 1, 1994) is a Canadian professional ice hockey center. He currently plays for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted by the Sharks 55th overall in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.
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Junior
Tierney began his major junior career during the 2010-11 season with the London Knights, scoring 11 points in 47 games.
At the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, Tierney was selected in the second round, 55th overall by the San Jose Sharks. On April 2, 2013, the Sharks signed Tierney to a three-year, entry-level contract.
During the 2012-13 season, the Knights won the J. Ross Robertson Cup. Tierney finished the playoffs with 21 points in 21 games. The Knights lost in the semi-finals to the Portland Winterhawks during the Memorial Cup.
Tierney concluded his major junior career during the 2013-14 season. He finished his Knights' career with 191 points in 247 games.
Professional
Tierney turned professional during the 2014–15 season. Tierney made the Sharks' opening night roster, and recorded his first career point (an assist) in his debut on October 8. On February 5, 2015, Tierney scored his first career NHL goal in a 5-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks. Tierney also spent time with the Sharks' AHL affiliate, the Worcester Sharks.
Tierney spent the entirety of the 2015-16 season with the Sharks, appearing in 79 games. Tierney also played in an additional 24 games during the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Sharks reached the Stanley Cup Finals, losing to the Pittsburgh Penguins in 6 games.
On July 11, 2017, the Sharks re-signed Tierney to a one-year, one-way contract worth $735,000.