Tristen Robins

Tristen Robins (born November 15, 2001) is an English-born Canadian professional ice hockey who is a centre for Rytíři Kladno of the Czech Extraliga. He was selected 56th overall in the National Hockey League (NHL) 2020 entry draft by the San Jose Sharks and made his NHL debut in 2023. He predominantly played with their minor league affiliate and was traded to the Ottawa Senators in 2025, but never played for them.

Early life Robins was born in London, England, while his father Trevor was playing minor league pro hockey for the London Knights (UK). The family moved home to Brandon, Manitoba following his father's retirement while Tristen was still an infant.

Playing career Amateur Robins was selected in the fourth round, 76th overall, by Regina Pats of the Western Hockey League (WHL) in the 2016 WHL Bantam Draft. He appeared in one game for the Pats in the 2017–18 season, going scoreless. Robins was traded to the Saskatoon Blades on January 9, 2018 along with Dawson Davidson and a draft pick, for Libor Hájek. He made his debut for the Blades following the trade, and appeared in three games, scoring one goal. They faced the Prince Albert Raiders in the second round, and were eliminated in six games. In the playoffs Robins added three goals and four points in ten games.

Robins rejoined to the Blades for the pandemic-shortened 2020–21 season, in which the Blades played other Eastern Division teams in a "bubble" location in Regina, Saskatchewan. Robins finished the season with ten goals and 23 points in 16 games. He recorded 33 goals and 78 points in 62 games for the Blades and was named to the WHL's Second All-Star Team. Saskatoon qualified for the 2022 WHL playoffs and the Blades faced a rematch with Moose Jaw in the first round. Moose Jaw eliminated Saskatoon in five games.

Professional Robins was selected by the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League (NHL) in the second round, 56th overall, of the 2020 NHL entry draft. He joined San Jose's American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the San Jose Barracuda, in February 2021 while awaiting the return of WHL during the pandemic. He appeared in two games for the Barracuda, going scoreless, before being returned to the WHL. He was assigned to the Barracuda for the 2022–23 season. Robins played in 64 games for the Barracuda, scoring 17 goals and 38 points, finishing fifth in team scoring. He was recalled by the Sharks on April 9, 2023 along with Nikolai Knyzhov and made his NHL debut on April 10, 2023 versus the Winnipeg Jets. He appeared in 42 games with the Barracuda, recording 7 goals and 18 points. He played in 41 games with the Barracuda, scoring seven goals and 18 points. Robins was assigned to Ottawa's AHL affiliate, the Belleville Senators, and remained with them for the rest of the season, appearing in 15 games, scoring one goal and six points.

Europe In September 2025, Robins signed a contract with Rytíři Kladno of the Czech Extraliga. He made 45 appearances with Kladno, scoring 18 goals and 35 points. Kladno was eliminated by Sparta in five games. Robins tallied the one goal in the series.

Career statistics Regular seasonPlayoffs Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM 2017–18 Regina Pats WHL 1 0 0 0 0 — — — — — 2017–18 Steinbach Pistons MJHL 1 1 0 1 0 — — — — — 2017–18 Saskatoon Blades WHL 3 0 1 1 0 — — — — — 2018–19 Saskatoon Blades WHL 68 9 16 25 26 10 3 1 4 0 2019–20 Saskatoon Blades WHL 62 33 40 73 28 — — — — — 2020–21 San Jose Barracuda AHL 2 0 0 0 0 — — — — — 2020–21 Saskatoon Blades WHL 16 10 13 23 8 — — — — — 2021–22 Saskatoon Blades WHL 62 33 45 78 54 3 0 1 1 2 2022–23 San Jose Barracuda AHL 64 17 21 38 16 — — — — — 2022–23 San Jose Sharks NHL 3 0 0 0 0 — — — — — 2023–24 San Jose Barracuda AHL 42 7 11 18 12 — — — — — 2024–25 San Jose Barracuda AHL 41 7 11 18 17 — — — — — 2024–25 Belleville Senators AHL 15 1 5 6 8 — — — — — NHL totals 3 0 0 0 0 — — — — —

Awards and honours Award Year WHL East Second All-Star Team 2022