James Gregory Kyte CM (born March 21, 1964) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player.
Kyte saw limited ice time with the Jets as a rookie in 1983–84, appearing in 58 games and scoring one goal and two assists, helping the team reach the playoffs.
In three playoff games that season, Kyte did not earn a point as Winnipeg was swept by the Edmonton Oilers in the Smythe Division semi-finals.
Kyte again appeared in 71 games with the Jets in 1985–86, scoring a goal and four points, while getting 126 penalty minutes, as Winnipeg qualified for the post-season.
In 10 playoff games, Kyte earned four assists, as the Jets would end up losing to the Edmonton Oilers in the Smythe Division finals.
Injuries plagued Kyte during the 1987–88 season, as he played in only 51 games, scoring a goal and four points while accumulating 128 penalty minutes.
Kyte finished the 1990–91 with the Calgary Flames, where in 42 games, he earned nine assists and 153 penalty minutes, helping the team reach the playoffs.
In seven playoff games, Kyte had no points and seven penalty minutes, as the Flames lost to the Edmonton Oilers in the Smythe Division semi-finals.
He spent a majority of the 1992–93 season with the New Haven Senators of the American Hockey League (AHL), scoring six goals and 24 points in 63 games.
Kyte played in 57 games with San Jose in 1995–96, scoring a goal and eight points, and earning 146 penalty minutes, however, the team failed to make the playoffs.
[4] In 2024, Kyte was inducted into the Order of Canada as a Member by Governor General Mary Simon for being the first deaf player in the history of the National Hockey League.