Mile High Hockey · Sep 8, 2024
Lost in the Avalanche: TJ Galiardi
Photo by Rich Lam/Getty ImagesIn this edition of “Lost in the Avalanche,” we go over former winger TJ Galiardi. The Canadian forward was born in Calgary on April 22, 1988. Coming up through the ranks, his play wouldn’t be recognized until he was 18, playing for his hometown Calgary Royals in the AJHL.
19 goals and 37 assists led the way for a 56-point season in 56 games in 2005-2006. But, he also found himself spending plenty of time in the penalty box, recording 70 penalty minutes in those games. The following year, Galiardi would start his college career at Dartmouth, with 14 goals and 17 assists in 33 games. Again, penalties would be an issue with 30 minutes worth.