Tom Tilley (ice hockey)

Thomas R. Tilley (born March 28, 1965 in Trenton, Ontario) is a Canadian retired professional hockey player who played in the NHL with the St. Louis Blues. He played defense and shot right-handed.

Tom Tilley
Born (1965-03-28) March 28, 1965
Trenton, Ontario, Canada
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb)
Position Defence
Shot Right
Played for St. Louis Blues
National team  Canada
NHL Draft 196th overall, 1984
St. Louis Blues
Playing career 1988–2001
Medal record
Men's ice hockey
Representing Canada Canada
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place 1995 Sweden Ice hockey

Career

Tilley was drafted by the Blues in the 10th round, 196th overall in the 1984 NHL Entry Draft. After being drafted, he played for Michigan State for four years, where he developed a strong defensive presence. Immediately after college, Tilley joined the Blues and played his only full season in the NHL during the 1988–1989 season, scoring 23 points. Tilley then bounced between the Blues and their IHL affiliate Peoria Rivermen for the next two years before playing in Italy for another two years. Tilley returned to the Blues in the 1993–1994, appearing in 48 games. He spent rest of his career in the IHL, retiring after the 2000–2001 season with the Chicago Wolves.[1]

Personal life

Tilley lives in the Kansas City metropolitan area and helps coach youth hockey.

Career NHL statistics
    Regular season  
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM
1988–1989 St. Louis Blues NHL 70 1 22 23 47
1989–1990 St. Louis Blues NHL 34 0 5 5 6
1990–1991 St. Louis Blues NHL 22 2 4 6 4
1993–1994 St. Louis Blues NHL 48 1 7 8 32
4 Years Totals NHL 174 4 38 42 89

References
  1. "Tom Tilley Appointed Stars Director of Hockey | Kansas City Stars Hockey". Kcstarshockey.com. 2009-04-15. Retrieved 2010-06-13.
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