Jarred Tinordi Bio
Jarred Michael Tinordi (born February 20, 1992) is an American professional ice hockey defenseman who is currently playing for the Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey League (AHL). He was selected in the first round, 22nd overall, by the Montreal Canadiens in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. Tinordi was also drafted in the seventh round (184th overall) by Metallurg Magnitogorsk during the 2010 KHL Junior Draft.
Early Life and Background
Jarred Tinordi was born in Burnsville, Minnesota, while his father, Mark Tinordi, was a member and captain of the Minnesota North Stars. The family briefly lived in Plano, Texas, when the franchise became known as the Dallas Stars. Eventually, they settled in Millersville, Maryland, when Mark was traded to the Washington Capitals. In his youth, Jarred played in the 2004 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament with the Washington Little Capitals minor ice hockey team. He attended Severna Park Middle School and played for the school during the 2006-2007 season. Later, he served as captain of the USA Hockey National Team Development Program and attended Ann Arbor Pioneer High School.
Path to Hockey
Jarred Tinordi committed to the University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA) for the 2010–11 season. However, on August 10, 2010, it was announced that he would play for the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) for the 2010–11 season, forgoing his NCAA eligibility. This decision marked a significant step in his hockey career, allowing him to develop further in a competitive environment.
Jarred Tinordi Career
Early Career (2012-2013)
Tinordi made his professional debut in the 2012-2013 season. On March 16, 2013, as a member of the Montreal Canadiens, he played his first NHL game against the New Jersey Devils, where he scored his first NHL career point with an assist in the third period. The Canadiens won the game 2-1, marking a successful start to his professional career.
Breakthrough (2015-2020)
In the 2015–2016 season, Tinordi made the Canadiens roster as a defenseman. However, he did not play in the opening months due to the team’s strong performance. On November 26, 2015, he was assigned to the St. John’s IceCaps on a conditioning stint. On January 15, 2016, he was traded to the Arizona Coyotes in exchange for Victor Bartley and John Scott. On March 9, 2016, the NHL announced a 20-game suspension for Tinordi for violating the terms of the NHL/NHLPA Performance Enhancing Substances Program. After serving his suspension, he was placed on waivers by the Coyotes and sent to the Tucson Roadrunners, where he scored the first goal in their home debut on October 28, 2016.
Notable Works and Milestones
Throughout his career, Tinordi has played for several NHL teams, including the Pittsburgh Penguins, Nashville Predators, Boston Bruins, New York Rangers, and Chicago Blackhawks. He established professional highs with 5 goals and 21 points during his time with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. In the 2019-2020 season, he recorded his first NHL goal against the Washington Capitals while playing for the Predators.
Jarred Tinordi Award Nominations
Throughout his career, Jarred Tinordi has not received any notable award nominations.
Jarred Tinordi Awards Won
Jarred Tinordi has not won any major awards during his professional hockey career.
Jarred Tinordi Family
Jarred Tinordi is the son of former NHL player Mark Tinordi, who played for the New York Rangers, Minnesota North Stars/Dallas Stars, and Washington Capitals.
Personal Life
Information regarding Jarred Tinordi’s personal life is limited, but he is known to be the son of a former professional athlete, which has likely influenced his career in hockey.