Tyler Donati

Tyler Donati (born October 17, 1986) is a Canadian professional ice hockey right wing, who last played for the Brampton Beast of the ECHL. Tyler is the identical twin of hockey player Justin Donati, and is older than Justin by just 7 minutes. Though neither brother has been drafted, both attended the Detroit Red Wings rookie camp in 2006.

Playing career On January 8, 2005, Tyler, along with brother Justin, was acquired from the Oshawa Generals to the Toronto St. Michael's Majors for Cal Clutterbuck. Tyler played alongside of Justin on the Toronto St. Michael's Majors of the OHL, but this was ended when Tyler was traded to the Belleville Bulls. Tyler and his brother both attended the Detroit Red Wings rookie camp as non-draft invitees in August/September 2006 and played well, both producing points regularly throughout the tournament games. His 2010–11 season with the Elmira Jackals was cut short after being side-lined due to shoulder surgery.

On May 23, 2012, Donati left for Europe to join Vålerenga Ishockey of the GET-ligaen in Oslo, Norway. After two seasons abroad, Donati returned to his home province of Ontario, in signing a one-year deal with the Brampton Beast of the ECHL on September 15, 2014.

Personal life Tyler and his brother Justin were actively involved in the Points for Cancer fund, with money for each point either Donati scores being matched by their respective hockey clubs and going towards research to find a cure for ovarian cancer. They joined this organization because their mother Corinne was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2003. Following their mother's death in July 2006, the brothers continue Points for Cancer fundraising in her name.

Career statistics Regular season Playoffs Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM 2002–03 Burlington Cougars OPJHL 46 19 15 34 4 — — — — — 2003–04 Oshawa Generals OHL 65 20 36 56 25 7 1 2 3 2 2004–05 Oshawa Generals OHL 25 12 14 26 18 — — — — — 2004–05 Toronto St. Michael's Majors OHL 28 9 8 17 12 10 2 5 7 0 2005–06 Toronto St. Michael's Majors OHL 68 36 36 72 50 4 1 2 3 2 2005–06 Motor City Mechanics UHL 4 0 1 1 4 — — — — — 2006–07 Belleville Bulls OHL 66 54 75 129 52 15 6 20 26 4 2007–08 Binghamton Senators AHL 53 6 12 18 26 — — — — — 2007–08 Elmira Jackals ECHL 5 0 3 3 0 — — — — — 2008–09 Elmira Jackals ECHL 15 6 14 20 2 — — — — — 2008–09 Philadelphia Phantoms AHL 4 0 1 1 0 — — — — — 2009–10 HC Thurgau NLB 3 0 0 0 0 — — — — — 2009–10 Elmira Jackals ECHL 67 38 76 114 52 5 2 5 7 0 2010–11 Hartford Wolf Pack/CT Whale AHL 9 0 0 0 0 — — — — — 2010–11 Elmira Jackals ECHL 18 10 11 21 34 — — — — — 2011–12 Chicago Express ECHL 46 14 47 61 29 — — — — — 2012–13 Vålerenga Ishockey GET 39 18 42 60 18 15 10 13 23 28 2013–14 HC TWK Innsbruck EBEL 53 18 33 51 10 — — — — — 2014–15 Brampton Beast ECHL 25 9 14 23 46 — — — — — 2015–16 Stoney Creek Generals ACH 17 9 15 24 16 8 2 5 7 0 2016–17 Stoney Creek Generals ACH 17 12 16 28 0 9 0 7 7 10 2017–18 Stoney Creek Generals ACH 14 6 17 23 2 6 4 5 9 12 2018–19 Stoney Creek Generals ACH 14 7 13 20 0 — — — — — 2019–20 Brantford Blast ACH 3 1 2 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 ECHL totals 176 77 165 242 163 5 2 5 7 0 AHL totals 66 6 13 19 26 — — — — —

Awards 2009–10 CCM U+ ECHL Most Valuable Player 2009–10 Leading Scorer