Image: Omaha Lancers / The Chilliwack Chiefs have signed 19-year-old U.S. Hockey League product Tucker Shedd, a 6-foot, 196-pound defenceman who played over 100 games in the USHL.

By Mike Vanden Bosch

Chilliwack Chiefs

Chilliwack Chiefs sign USHL product Tucker Shedd

Jan 3, 2024 | 8:09 AM

CHILLIWACK — The Chilliwack Chiefs have signed 19-year-old U.S. Hockey League product Tucker Shedd, a defenceman who played over 100 games in the USHL and had stints with the Omaha Lancers and Waterloo Blackhawks.

Shedd, who stands 6’0″ and weighs 196 pounds, joins the Chiefs after 110 games played in the USHL.

“To bring in Parker Murray, we had to give up a really good player in Lucas Sorace. Since then, we’ve been searching for a defenceman to add to our group down the stretch and into playoffs,” said Chiefs head coach and GM Brian Maloney. “Adding Tucker brings experience and versatility to our already deep D-core.”

The Holt, Michigan native was in his third year with the Omaha Lancers before joining the Chiefs. He played in four games this season before sustaining an injury.

“He was a big part of his team in the USHL, logging 20 minutes a night. We like how our team is trending; adding Tucker only helps that,” Maloney continued.

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Shedd is known not only as a leader on the ice but off of it as well.

In 2022, he founded ‘The Mini Sticks CO’, a foundation that brings tangible support to kids and their families impacted by cancer. Shedd was inspired to start The Mini Sticks after witnessing his mom’s battle with cancer while he was a child. His efforts focus on providing experiences through sporting events that can be an escape from cancer for families.

Shedd is expected to join the team by next week.

“I’m really excited for the opportunity to play with this group of guys and in front of Chiefs fans. I’m also looking forward to furthering my development with the coaching staff at Chilliwack,” said Shedd.