Ty Emberson

Ty Emberson (born May 23, 2000) is an American professional ice hockey player who is a defenseman for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Playing career Emberson was on the Wisconsin state ice hockey team as a youth and spent two years at Memorial High School in Eau Claire, where he totaled 49 points in 46 games. He then spent two years with the USA Hockey National Team Development Program and was a member of the under-17 and under-18 national teams; he scored 23 points in 59 games with the under-17 squad and 12 points in 36 games with the under-18 team.

Emberson was selected by the Arizona Coyotes with the 73rd overall pick of the 2018 NHL entry draft, but opted to go to college instead of start his professional career. He then enrolled at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and played for their Wisconsin Badgers ice hockey team, scoring 12 points in 37 games as a freshman. He was named the Wisconsin Badgers team captain for the 2020–21 season and was named honorable mention All-Big Ten as well as to the Big Ten All-Tournament team, also being one of three finalists for the league defensive player of the year award. He appeared in five games and scored one goal for them in his first season.

Emberson was traded from the Coyotes to the New York Rangers on July 13, 2022, in exchange for Patrik Nemeth and two draft picks. Emberson was named the AHL Eastern Conference Best Defensive Defenseman.

Emberson signed a one-year contract extension with the Rangers on July 13, 2023, but in September 2023 was waived and then claimed off waivers by the San Jose Sharks. After the training camp Emberson made the Sharks' opening roster for the 2023–24 season.

On July 11, 2024, Emberson signed a one-year contract extension to remain with the Sharks. Before commencing his contract with the Sharks, Emberson was traded to the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for Cody Ceci and a 2025 third-round pick on August 18, 2024. He recorded 13 points in 76 games during his first season with the Oilers. On April 19, 2025, the Oilers signed Emberson to a two-year, $2.6 million contract extension.

International play

In 2019, Emberson was selected to play for the United States junior team at the 2020 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.

Personal life Emberson was born on May 23, 2000, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to parents Missy and Mike. He has a brother, Andrew and a sister, Mia. His grandfather, Denny Zacho, was a two-sport athlete for the Minnesota Golden Gophers and was inducted into their Hall of Fame.

Career statistics Regular season and playoffs

International play Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM 2016 United States U17 5th 5 0 3 3 0 2018 United States U18 7 0 4 4 12 2020 United States WJC 6th 5 0 0 0 0 Junior totals 17 0 7 7 12