Tiya CHEN

People's Republic of China

Ice Hockey

Date of Birth: 3 Sep 2002

Age: 19

Gender: Female

Height (m/ft): 1.67/5'5''

Place of birth: HAMILTON, ON

Birth Country:

Canada

Residence: STORRS, CT

Residence Country:

United States of America

Events and Medals
Records
Schedule
Bio
General Interest
Milestones

Events and Medals

Discipline	Event	Rank	Medal
Ice Hockey	Women CHN China	9

Schedule

Location	Event	Status
Wukesong Sports Centre	Women's Preliminary Round - Group B #1 CZE Czech Republic 3 CHN China 1	Finished
Wukesong Sports Centre	Women's Preliminary Round - Group B #5 DEN Denmark 1 CHN China 3	Finished
Wukesong Sports Centre	Women's Preliminary Round - Group B #11 CHN China 2 JPN Japan 1	Finished
Wukesong Sports Centre	Women's Preliminary Round - Group B #15 CHN China 1 SWE Sweden 2	Finished

Biographical Information

Highlights

Previous names:

Tia Chan

Hobbies:

Softball, outdoor activities, swimming

Occupation:

Athlete

Education:

University of Connecticut (Storrs, CT, USA)

Family:

Parents, Jeff and Tammy Chan. Brothers, James and Ryan.

Languages spoken:

English

Club name:

Shenzhen KRS Vanke Rays

Position style:

Goalkeeper

Hand:

Right

National league:

Zhenskaya Hockey League (ZhHL)

Start:

Began playing ice hockey at age four.

Reason:

Took up the sport because her brothers played. They always made her the goalie to practice shooting, and she later began playing organised ice hockey. "I played boys' games for a few years and then moved to women's ice hockey."

Ambition:

"Participating in the Olympic Games has always been a dream of mine. It's an incredible opportunity, and if I do get a chance to compete in the Winter Olympics, there are honestly no words to describe how I feel." (zhdate.com, 19 Dec 2021)

Influence:

Her parents.

Ritual:

Favorite pump-up song, "Don't Stop Me Now" by Queen. (UConnWHOC Twitter, 9 Feb 2021)

Philosophy:

"Trust the process." (UConnWHOC Twitter, 9 Feb 2021)

General Interest

FAMILY HISTORY
"My grandfather moved to North America from China to live in North America. Playing for this team has really helped me connect with my Chinese blood and let me know more about my blood. Including language, food up to different traditions." (zhdate.com, 19 Dec 2021)

NUMBER 88
"I used other numbers when I was growing up, but I finally settled on number 88. I think it's a lucky number and it's also my mom's birthday, 8 August." (zhdate.com, 19 Dec 2021)

PROFESSIONAL FUTURE
Will play for Beijing-based Kunlun Red Stars after graduation.

PLAYING CAREER
UConn Huskies (2020-21); KRS Vanke Rays, CHN (2021- )

Milestones

Made her professional debut with the KRS Vanke Rays in September 2021, recording her first shutout on 7 October 2021. Has played nine games in goal for the team this season - the most of any player - posting a 1.21 goals against average (GAA) and a 94.4% save percentage.

Social Media

https://www.instagram.com/tiachan88/

Legend

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