Ty Jackson (4.5 Star Amateur Rating, NHL Grade — C) Forward
Neutral Zone NHL’s Paul O’Hagan, May 2020: I continue to be impressed with his play making abilities and puck pursuit in the offensive zone. Ty’s mobility and hockey IQ are well above average, which allow him to anticipate plays and get to where he needs to be quickly and usually ahead of schedule. He’s a top end talent in the 2001 hockey world who is more suited to the NCAA game to allow his frame to develop and fill out. Ty and his brother definitely have developed the skill of competing and love to win.
NHL Draft Rankings: Ty was ranked #226 in Neutral Zone’s February Draft Rankings.
USHL – Dubuque @ Central Illinois, November 2018: Jackson was a quick forward that played like a bit of a pest, not overly physical, but in constant pursuit and aggressive. Played the half wall on the power play and showed good passing abilities and vision. Didn’t shy away from letting a heavy shot go as well but couldn’t get it by the goalie. Was elusive offensively, using cut backs and good edge work to escape pressure by defenders. Was a constant threat in offensive zone. College: Northeastern Grade: B
OJHL – St. Michael’s Buzzers Vs. Toronto Patriots, February 2018: While not large in size, Ty Jackson plays an aggressive game and shows no fear in going into the battles for the puck. His quickness and soft set of hands helps him win control of the loose-pucks more often than not and he never stops moving his feet which can lead to him drawing penalties on the other team. He has a high hockey IQ and sees the ice very well. Ty had one assist in this game but had a difficult time continuing to apply offensive pressure, as the Patriots were simply the better team on this night. Grade: B+
OJHL Showcase, October 2017: Ty played very well for a first-year Junior player. He is extremely crafty with the puck and is an intelligent offensive player. He has a great sense of timing and moves the puck quickly to his linemates. He gets time on the power play and works hard every shift. Ty tends to lose one-on-one battles by getting out-muscled as he is a bit undersized. College: Northeastern University Grade: B+
OJHL – St. Michael’s @ Kingston, October 2017: He is a very quick skater and has an explosive first few steps. While his small size at times worked against him in puck battles, he showed no fear going into the corners and battling. He displayed a skilled and gritty style of play, not afraid to use the body and being relentless in fighting for the loose pucks. He displayed strong puck control and good vision, though at times he could tend to force passes where one wasn’t there. College: Northeastern Grade B-
OHL Gold Cup, May 2017: Ty continues to produce offensively and was once again near the tournament lead in points. We continue to be impressed with his play making abilities, hockey IQ, and puck pursuit in the offensive zone. Listed at 5’2 Ty’s mobility and hockey IQ are well above average and allowed him to anticipate plays and get to where he needed to be quickly. Regardless of the size and skill and speed of the defensemen he faces Ty continues to perform at a high level offensively and shows great creativity and skill to produce scoring chances.
OHL Draft: Ty was drafted by the Guelph Storm in the 5th round, 82nd overall.
USHL Draft Phase 1, May 2017: Ty was ranked #67 and his Neutral Zone Star Rating had been lowered to a 4.
OHL Draft Top 300 Ontario Rankings, March 2017: Ty was ranked #15 and had a 4.25 Neutral Zone Star Rating.
Toronto Marlies Holiday Tournament, January 2017: The Jackson twins are highly skilled forwards who play with creativity and imagination. They were typically the smallest players on the ice but that cede their ability to create scoring chances. It’s hard to differentiate between the two because they are always on the ice together and part of their appeal is their ability to read each other and find each other on the ice. Both players can create and finish but it seems like Ty is the playmaker and Dylan is more comfortable around the net. They were terrific in open ice and off the rush by side stepping or deking around opponents and creating scoring chances. While they are hindered a bit by their size, they use spin moves and quickness to get away from pressure and have great sense to find open ice and create time and space for themselves (and for each other). College: Northeastern