Tyrell Mason

2006-07 Update: April 1, 2007 Playoff Update: Tyrell Mason went scoreless in 5 playoff games played with the Clarkson Golden Knights during the month of March. Clarkson defeated Harvard 3-0 Mar. 9th and 2-1 Mar. 10th, both at the Cheel Arena, to sweep their best of three ECACHL Playoff Quarterfinal 2 games to 0. The series win advanced Clarkson to the ECACHL Semifinals at the Times Union Center in Albany, NY vs. Dartmouth. Clarkson went 1-0-1 vs. Dartmouth during the regular season. Clarkson defeated Dartmouth 5-4 on Mar. 16th to advance to the ECACHL Championship game vs. Quinnipiac. Clarkson defeated Quinnipiac 4-2 to win the ECACHL Championship. The win qualified Clarkson into the NCAA East Regional as the #1 seed. They were matched up against UMass-Amherst Mar. 23rd at the Blue Cross Arena in Rochester, NY. Clarkson was stunned as the Minutemen won 1-0 in overtime which ended the Golden Knights season. He finished a team leading +16 on the season and is +26 in 78 career games with Clarkson. Clarkson finished the season with a 25-9-5 record. Mason finished third among d-men on the team in scoring and doubled his point production from his freshman season.

March 1, 2007: Tyrell Mason recorded 2 assists in 8 games played with the Clarkson Golden Knights during the month of February. He recorded an assist Feb. 16th in a 6-2 win vs. Union College. Mason also recorded an assist Feb. 24th in a 4-1 win in Hamden, CT against Quinnipiac University. Clarkson posted a record of 5-2-1 during the month of February and they finished the regular season 21-8-5. Clarkson received a first round playoff bye and they will face Doug Rogers and Harvard University in the best of three ECACHL Playoff Quarterfinals. Game 1 and 2 are scheduled for Mar. 9th and 10th and Game 3 if needed is scheduled for Mar. 11th. All games will be at Clarkson's Cheel Arena. Clarkson defeated Harvard twice in the regular season: 5-2 Nov. 3rd in Cambridge, MA and 4-2 Jan. 27th at the Cheel Arena. Mason recorded an assist in the Nov. 3rd win and was a +3 in the game. He is a team leading +16 on the season and +26 in 73 career games with Clarkson.

February 1, 2007: Tyrell Mason went 1-2-3 in 8 games played with the Clarkson Golden Knights during the month of January. He scored his first goal of the 2006-07 season on January 23, 2007 in a 4-1 win vs. St Lawrence University at Canton, NY. It was his second career goal with Clarkson. Mason is a +15 on the season and +25 in 65 career games with Clarkson. He recorded assists in Clarkson's 6-2 win vs. Rensselaer at Troy, NY on Jan. 19th and in their 4-2 win vs. Harvard University on Jan. 27th. Clarkson posted a record of 3-1-3 in January and overall they are 16-6-4. They had an 11 game undefeated streak from Nov. 24th to Jan. 19th in which the Knights went 9-0-2, which included an 8 game winning streak.

January 1, 2007: Tyrell Mason recorded 3 assists in 5 games played for the Clarkson Golden Knights during the month of December. His 7 points on the season, all assists, sets a career high in both categories. Mason recorded all 3 of his assists during the month in one game(a career high), a 6-2 win over the Wisconsin Badgers in the first game of the Badger Showdown. Mason was also a +4 in the game and one of his assists came on the game-winning goal. He was a +5 during the month, is +13 on the season and is +23 in his 57 game collegiate career. Clarkson went on to win the Championship game of the Badger Showdown against Lake Superior State. Mason was named to the Badger Hockey Showdown All-Tournament Team. He does not have a goal yet this season and has only scored once in his college career. Clarkson went 5-0-0 in December and are now 13-5-1 and ranked 9th in the NCAA after winning 7 straight games.

December 1, 2006: Tyrell Mason recorded an assist in 8 games played for the Clarkson Golden Knights during the month of November. He is a +8 on the 2006-07 season in 14 games played and he is a +18 in 52 career games played. His assist came in a 6-3 win at Dartmouth on November 4th.

November 1, 2006: Sophomore defenseman Tyrell Mason recorded 3 assists in his first 6 games of the season. He had 5 assists in the entire 2005-06 season, and 6 points total. Last season, Mason led Clarkson with a +10. After his first 6 games played of the 2006-07 season he is already a +7. Clarkson went 4-1-1 during the month of October.

Know Your Knights: Tyrell Mason
by Stacey Moriarty, Clarkson Integrator, Feb. 5, 2007

Ever wonder what your favorite athlete is like off the ice, off the field or off the court? The time has come to get to know your Knights! This week I got to sit down and spend some time with Tyrell Mason of the Men's Hockey Team:

Q) Why did you get involved in hockey?

Tyrell: "Since I was five years old I've been a fan of the Edmonton Oilers and I think I was three or four years old when my parents asked me if I wanted to play hockey; obviously I said yes."

Q) Are there any other sports you play?

T: "Soccer and lacrosse when I was younger; I also enjoy golfing."

Q) What is your favorite part about being a hockey player?

T: "Fulfilling my love of the sport."

Q) Favorite memory of hockey?

T: "Last year against Cornell in the playoffs, and Peewee Provincials when I was younger."

Q) What do you think of the hockey team this season?

T: "There is definite depth in the roster and if we work our opponents we'll be successful due to the talent we have."

Q) What are the best and worst parts about being known by basically everyone on campus?

T: "The worst is definitely everyone knowing your mistakes, but they also know your successes so that's good. Also getting to represent such a first class institution as Clarkson is great."

Q) What is the best part of being on a hockey team?

T: "Having twenty-something brothers that will have your back at any time."

Q) When is your Birthday?

T: "March 12, 1986."

Q) What is your favorite movie?

T: "Rounders and Casino Royale."

Q) What is your favorite song right now?

T: "Animals" by Nickelback and "How Am I Doin'" by Dierks Bentley.

Q) What is the funniest pick up line that you've used, had used on you or have heard?

T: "The only thing your eyes haven't told me is your name."

Q) What are your favorite colors?

T: "Black and orange."

Q) What is your favorite place to vacation or some place you'd like to go?

T: "Caribbean cruise or Cabo San Lucas."

Q) What is your favorite kind of car?

T: "1989 Jeep YJ, Black, 4 inch lift, 33 inch tires."

2005-06 Update: April 1, 2006 Update: Tyrell Mason had his most productive stretch of the season in the final four games, all playoff games, recording 3 assists. He had a three game assist streak from March 3rd to 10th. Mason assisted on the game winning goal in a 2-1 win over Princeton at the Cheel Center on March 3rd in Game 1 of the ECACHL Playoffs first round, best of three series. In Game 2, Mason recorded another assist in a 5-0 win. In Game 1 of Clarkson's best of three ECACHL Quarterfinal match against Cornell, Mason recorded another assist. Cornell won the game at 11:30 of double overtime. Clarkson was eliminated from the playoffs when they lost Game 2 by a 3-2 score, also in double overtime at 8:30. Mason finished the season a +10 which led Clarkson. 

March 1, 2006 Update: In 8 games played during the month of February Tyrell Mason notched one goal for Clarkson. It was his first career collegiate goal. See below for story. Only Clarkson freshman to play in all 34 games and one of only two Clarkson players to play in every game. Was a -3 in February but leads the team at +8.

February 1, 2006: In 8 games played during the month of January Tyrell Mason recorded an assist for Clarkson. The assist came in a 4-3 loss at RPI on January 14, 2006. He's the only Clarkson freshman to appear in all 26 games played. Leads the team with a +11.

January 1, 2005 Update: After 18 games played for the Clarkson Knights, Tyrell Mason is a +8.

December 1, 2005 Update: D Tyrell Mason recorded his first collegiate point with an assist in a 5-2 win over Niagra on October 8, 2005.

Highlights:

* Named third star with first career goal in 3-1 win vs. Cornell February 10, 2006.

Cornell men's icers end road trip with loss, tie
By Chris Mascaro, Cornell Daily Sun
February 13, 2006

"[The game] was a pretty weak effort," said senior assistant captain Jon Gleed. "We really didn't come ready to match their intensity. They seemed to be more ready to play than we did."

As Gleed noted, Clarkson came out strong right from the get-go, as the squad opened the scoring on Friday night just under four minutes into the contest, when freshman defender Tyrell Mason netted his first career goal on his classmate Shea Guthrie's 16th assist of the season. On the play, Mason corralled a rebound and slid the puck just inside the left post past McKee.

"I just threw the puck on net and was fortunate enough to go in," Mason said. "The goalie didn't see it, I'm sure, because it wasn't that hard of a shot. It feels great, against Cornell especially."

The Golden Knights capitalized on another solid scoring chance just under 10 minutes later on a power play, when Guthrie skated down McKee's left side, sidestepped freshman defender Jared Seminoff, and ripped a shot from the right circle that rang off the post. Despite the miss, Clarkson senior assistant captain Jeff Genovy, who was trailing the play, was able to knock the rebound into a wide-open net. The score came while sophomore Raymond Sawada was serving an obstruction-interference infraction.

The goal, which was assisted by Guthrie and defender Michael Grenzy, was Genovy's eighth of the season and proved to be the game-winner.

KNIGHTS RETURN to FORM with 3-1 WIN OVER THIRD-RANKED CORNELL
Tyrell Mason records first career goal
February 10, 2006

Freshman defenseman Tyrell Mason (Dawson Creek, BC) opened the scoring at 3:54 on Clarkson’s first shot of the game. Mason’s shot from the point found its way through traffic in front for his first collegiate goal. Junior defenseman Michael Grenzy (Lockport, NY) and freshman Shea Guthrie (Carleton Place, ONT) assisted. The Knights made it 2-0 at 13:17 with a power-play tally from senior Jeff Genovy (Kalamazoo, MI). With less than 30 seconds remaining in the Knights’ only man-advantage opportunity of the opening stanza, Guthrie took a shot from the bottom of the right circle that deflected off the crossbar out to Genovy in the slot, where he lifted in his eighth goal of the year. Grenzy and Guthrie picked up their second assists. Clarkson, which had only five shots in the period, killed off three Cornell power plays.

Clarkson 2005-06 Media Guide: 

FRESHMAN YEAR (2005-06)—Steady rookie on the Knights’ young blueline … Only Clarkson freshman and one of only two Golden Knights to have played in all 36 games ... Recorded six points on one goal and five assists ... Led team in plus/minus with a +10 ... Tallied first collegiate goal with the Knights’ opening score in 3-1 win over Cornell (2/10) ... Had three assists in the ECACHL playoffs ... Set up game-winning goal in 2-1 victory over Princeton in game 1 of the first-round series (3/3) at Cheel Arena.

HEAD COACH GEORGE ROLL SAYS—"Tyrell should make a big impact on our power play. He is a big, mobile defenseman who moves the puck well and has good vision on the ice. We expect good things from Tyrell."

Entering 2006-07: "Game-in and game-out, Tyrell as a freshman last season was outstanding. He was a top guy on our team in plus/minus. He is not a guy who will wow you and have you saying after that game "that he played great."After you watch the tape, however, you will see the type of impact he had. Tyrell does all the simple, little things that lead to success. He makes the right decisions, moves the puck well and takes care of his own end. As he gains more confidence, puts on some weight and gets stronger, he will be able to do more offensively."

BEFORE CLARKSON—Played two years for the Salmon Arm Silverbacks in the British Columbia Hockey League ... Scored six goals and 51 assists through 51 games in 2004-05 ... Selected Salmon Arm’s Most Improved Player in 2003-04 and was a first-team Rookie All-Star ... Named BCHL’s Top Defenseman in 2004-05.

PERSONAL—Son of Darlene and Darcy Mason ... Born on March 12, 1986 ... Shoots left ... Strong student majoring in Engineering and Management ... Named Entrepreneur of the Year at South Peace Secondary School in Grade 12 ... Has an older sister, Allana ... Selected by the New York Islanders in the sixth round of the 2005 NHL Draft with the 180th pick ... Lists Scott Neidermeyer as his favorite hockey player ... Likes numerous outdoor activities ... Also plays tennis and golf ... Also recruited by Cornell, Princeton, Maine, North Dakota, Minnesota-Duluth and Michigan Tech.

CAREER GAME-HIGHS—Most Recent
Points: 1 (five times) - (0-1) at Cornell in 4-3 2ot loss in Game 1 of ECACHL Quarterfinals, 3/10/06
Goals: 1 - vs Cornell in 3-1 win, 2/10/06
Assists: 1 (five times) - at Cornell in 4-3 2ot loss in Game 1 of ECACHL Quarterfinals, 3/10/06

D Tyrell Mason
Born: March 12, 1986, Grand Prairie, AB
2004-05: Salmon Arm (BCHL)
Central Scouting: 132nd among North Americans (128th CSB Midterm Rank)

- Lists his favorite player as D Scott Niedermayer....Was a teammate of New Jersey Devils 2004 first round pick Travis Zajac with Salmon Arm in 2003-04....Mason was named to the BCHL All-Rookie team in 2003-04....went 1-10-11 in 14 games played for Salmon Arm in the 2004 playoffs....Was named the Salmon Arm Silverback's best defenseman in 2004-05.

* Mason recorded a power-play goal and 3 assists in a 10-4 Salmon Arm Silverbacks win over the Cowichan Valley Capitals on October 16, 2004.

Isles Head Scout Tony Feltrin:

"Tyrell is a strong puck-moving defenseman with good range," said Feltrin. "He has the raw ability and a great attitude. He'll be playing with Shea Guthrie at Clarkson in September and learn from an excellent coaching staff, so we're hopeful he can develop as an all-around player."

November 23, 2004

Four promising student-athletes have committed during the early signing period to attend Clarkson University and play hockey for the Golden Knights next season. Clarkson head coach George Roll, associate coach Greg Drechsel and assistant coach Jean-Francois Houle have recruited another talented class, consisting of three forwards and one defenseman.

A native of Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Mason is a 6-2, 180-pound defenseman for the Salmon Arm Silverbacks. Through the first 23 games of the British Columbia Junior Hockey League (BCHL) season, Mason was Salmon Arm's leading scorer from the blueline with 25 points, including a team-high 22 assists. He was named to the BCHL All-Rookie team last season after scoring 36 points (7-29) in 59 games.

"Tyrell has good size, competes hard and is a very good skating defenseman," says Drechsel. "He moves the puck well, has good vision and makes an excellent first pass. He should be a key contributor on our power play. Tyrell has a lot of upside and will more than likely be selected in the 2005 NHL Draft."

The Islanders third round pick in 2005, W Shea Guthrie, was also recruited by Clarkson.