Myers, 6-7, might have been shooting hoops in Texas

0 Comments | USA TODAY, June, 2008 | by Kevin Allen

Although 6-7 Buffalo Sabres draft pick Tyler Myers started his hockey career in a Texas youth league, he wonders if he might be playing in a different arena if he hadn't moved to Canada.

"If I hadn't made the move, I would be holding a basketball right now down in Texas," Myers said, laughing.

Myers started playing hockey after watching the Houston Aeros, and he became more immersed after his father moved the family to Alberta several years ago to continue his work in the oil business. Although the defenseman could play for Canada or the USA in international play, he recently said he'd play for Canada.

The Sabres took Myers 12th overall. His height draws comparisons to 6-9 Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara, but Sabres general manager Darcy Regier...