Born in Brossard, Yannick Tifu completed his junior internship with the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies in the QMJHL. In 4 seasons with the team, he totaled nearly 250 points, including two seasons of over 80 points. As a pro, the center played in the AHL and the ECHL. At the end of the 2012-2013 season, in the ECHL, he helped his team win the playoff championship as captain of the Reading Royals. The Quebec forward ended his journey in Reading with over 500 points. His #10 jersey was retired from the ceiling of the Santander Arena in 2018.
The latter is continuing his current career with COOL-FM of Saint-Georges-de-Beauce in the LNAH where he will be in his 6th season with the club in 2022-2023.
Years of experience as a professional: 14
Years of experience as a coach: 6