Zach Hyman, born on June 9, 1992, is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger currently playing for the Edmonton Oilers in the National Hockey League (NHL). Notably, he was selected by the Florida Panthers in the fifth round of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft but his rights were traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs on June 19, 2015 due to him and the Panthers not able to reach a contract agreement.
Prior to this, Hyman played for the Hamilton Red Wings in the Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL), where he began his junior career and was named Rookie of the Year in his first season with them. Remarkably, he was named captain during his second season there and was a stanout player that season as he scored 35 goals across 49 regular season goals. Moving forward to 2011, he was honord as the Canadian Junior Hockey League Player of the Year Hockey Canada.
Later on, Hyman was offered an athletic scholarship from University of Michigan for the 2011-12 season and was the recipient of many awards and honors during his time there, including the Bates/Deskins Award, Joseph E. Barss Award, Hal Downes Trophy, Doc Losh Trophy, Carl Isaacson Trophy, Big Ten All-Tournament Team honors, Capital One First Team Academic All-District Selection, and Capital One Academic All-America Division I Men's At-Large Team honors among various others. Transitioning to the NHL, he holds varous Maple Leafs and Oilers' records to his name.
Who are Zach Hyman’s Parents?
Zach Hyman was born on June 9, 1992, in Toronto, Ontario, to parents Stuart and Vicky Hyman.
Who is Zach Hyman’s Mother?
Zach Hyman’s mother is Vicky Hyman. She has raised five sons: Spencer, Oliver, Cooper, Shane, and Zach. She has been seen often at Hyman's games and has also been present at some of the Mom Trips over the years. Moreover, she is nicknamed the "Pistol". She also describes Zach Hyman as one of her kids who have set the bar way too high, evidenced by his performances and success.
Who is Zach Hyman’s Father?
Stuart Hyman is the father of Zach Hyman. Stuart Hyman is a prominent real estate developer and entrepreneur from Toronto, known for his substantial contributions to the city’s real estate market during the 1990s. Additionally, he is a passionate hockey enthusiast who has invested in several high-profile hockey teams. Hyman currently holds the positions of chairman and governor of the Markham Royals Junior Hockey Club and acts as the chairman of the Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL).
In a notable move, Stuart Hyman purchased International Scouting Services (ISS), a company that evaluates and ranks NHL prospects. Shortly after this acquisition in 2010, the Florida Panthers selected his son, Zach Hyman, in the fifth round of the NHL Draft. This purchase drew attention, as no parent had previously acquired interest in companies so closely linked to their children’s hockey development. Zach was initially ranked 175th in ISS’s mid-term draft ranking but rose to 120th in the final rankings.
Stuart Hyman has previously owned around 90 junior hockey teams but stepped down from most of these roles following a league investigation into his influence. Despite the controversy surrounding his investments, he remains a significant figure in the hockey community. Moreover, Hyman’s involvement in hockey extended to his family. From a young age, his sons, including Zach and Spencer Hyman, played on teams owned by their father. As they progressed to junior hockey, they joined the Hamilton Red Wings, another team owned by Stuart Hyman, in the OJHL.
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