Tanner Glass is a former professional ice hockey player who played as a left winger. He was born on November 29, 1983, in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. Glass started his hockey career in the Western Hockey League (WHL) with the Medicine Hat Tigers in 2001. He played for the Tigers for four seasons and was known for his physical play and penalty-killing abilities.
In 2003, Glass was drafted by the Florida Panthers in the ninth round of the NHL Entry Draft. He made his NHL debut with the Panthers in the 2008-09 season and played in 41 games, scoring two goals and four assists. Glass was then traded to the Vancouver Canucks in 2009, where he played for two seasons. He was known for his physical play and ability to fight, which made him a fan favorite in Vancouver.
In 2011, Glass signed with the Winnipeg Jets as a free agent. He played for the Jets for two seasons and was known for his penalty-killing abilities and physical play. In 2013, Glass signed with the Pittsburgh Penguins, where he played for two seasons. He was used primarily as a fourth-line forward and penalty killer.
In 2015, Glass signed with the New York Rangers as a free agent. He played for the Rangers for two seasons and was known for his physical play and penalty-killing abilities. Glass was also a fan favorite in New York due to his work ethic and willingness to stick up for his teammates.
In 2017, Glass signed with the Calgary Flames as a free agent. He played for the Flames for one season before being placed on waivers and eventually sent down to the American Hockey League (AHL). Glass played for the Flames' AHL affiliate, the Stockton Heat, for the remainder of the season before retiring from professional hockey in 2018.
Throughout his career, Glass was known for his physical play, penalty-killing abilities, and willingness to fight. He was also a fan favorite in every city he played in due to his work ethic and willingness to stick up for his teammates. Glass played in a total of 527 NHL games, scoring 24 goals and 45 assists.
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