Tyson Foerster had one goal in mind last Summer…to workout and get better in preparation for the rigorous 2024-25 season. Foerster remained in Voorhees, NJ once again, much like he did the previous Summer.
It hasn’t all roses for him scoring wise this season, but he has managed to be tied for the most goals on the team with 24. He now has tallied consecutive seasons with 20 or more goals. Foerster has also played very well defensively. Even so much so, he was involved in the play more often than not, his skating became a strength. That was evident when he clearly negated and icing call against the New York Islanders just a few months into the season. The ref failed to see otherwise, however, on instant replay it showed Foerster negating the icing call, and it was made by strong skating strides and determination.
“He looks like he could be a piece of a really good hockey team. Where exactly he fits in, that will be determined. To have his scoring touch at his age and his 200 ft game, that’s a pretty rare package.” – Flyers’ Interim Head Coach Brad Shaw said
Maturity
At only 23-years-old, Tyson Foerster is starting to show maturity at such a young age on the ice. Tyson is a strong playmaker and has a shoot first mentality. Foerster is unlike most Flyers prospects with his unique goal scoring abilities, coupled with his good playmaking skills, “I feel like I still have to work. Work my tail off and try to earn myself a spot on this team,” Foerster said back at training camp.
Skating is not a problem
Tyson, it appears, has gotten more comfortable offensively as the season has progressed, a season in which he has impressed the Flyers again. What was most impressive about his success in the big show was his skating. He actually had longer strides and skated well coming down off the wing for the orange and black. It appears all his hard-work paid off with his skating, and he is working on obtaining quicker steps.
Foerster has proven once again that he can skate with the big boys. He won’t mow players down in the fastest skating competition, but he is a smart skater. One of our podcasts had Foerster’s skating coach Paul Matheson on a show and he didn’t think his skating would be an issue, as he moved up the ranks in the sport.
“It’s not easy out there, that’s for sure,” Foerster said. “Everyone’s sick players and that’s why they’re there (In the NHL). Every Summer it’s all about everything. This Summer, I’ve been here for a month. just my legs and my leg strength and my quick steps, I feel like I’m getting better at that. I feel like everything is improving.”
Foerster gained experience
He is comfortable when he is in the faceoff circle on the left side. Tyson feeds players extremely well and is always looking for where his target is. Foerster can bring qualities to the ice that the Flyers are lacking. He took advantage of playing in the AHL with uncertainty surrounding the OHL in 2020-21, and he followed that up with a good season with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms in 2022-23. Tyson gained valuable professional experience, and tutelage from some veteran players like Cal O’Reilly and Garrett Wilson, whom he spoke of very highly of for helping him as he stated to us at Developmental Camp in 2021.
Lehigh Valley Phantoms Head Coach Ian Laperrière also alluded to the fact he got bigger last season back at Training Camp. Tyson shoots right and mans the left side of power plays, and can easily understand what play is going to happen in the offensive zone. He is a double threat when it comes to odd man rushes, and he can move and pass the puck efficiently and score goals during these situations.
As Foerster second full season in the NHL is nearing a close for the orange and black. Let’s see if he stays in Voorhees, NJ again this Summer.
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