Masterton nominee Myers an inspiration

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MIKE DEAL / WINNIPEG FREE PRESSTyler Myers was put through the wringer as a father and as a hockey player last year.

The Winnipeg Jets defenceman and his wife, Michela, had to deal with the premature birth of their son, Tristan, and some serious health complications with the infant that followed.

Thankfully, the youngster pulled through and had his first birthday in January.

Compounding matters was the fact Myers was also sidelined for most of the 2016-17 NHL season due to recurring hip and groin problems.