Ryan Chesley

American ice hockey player (born 2004)

Ice hockey player
Ryan Chesley
Chesley at the 2020 Winter Youth Olympics
Born (2004-02-27) February 27, 2004 (age 20)
Mahtomedi, Minnesota, U.S.
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 195 lb (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb)
Position Defense
Shoots Right
NCAA team University of Minnesota
National team  United States
NHL Draft 37th overall, 2022
Washington Capitals

Ryan Chesley (born February 27, 2004) is an American college ice hockey defenseman for the University of Minnesota of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). He was selected in the second round, 37th overall, by the Washington Capitals in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career

Chesley played two seasons with the USA Hockey National Team Development Program, spending 2021–22 season with the under-18 team, and the 2020–21 season with the under-17 team.[1]

On July 8, 2022, Chesley was drafted in the second round, 37th overall, by the Washington Capitals in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft.[2][3]

Chesley began his college ice hockey for the University of Minnesota during the 2022–23 season. During his freshman year he recorded two goals and eight assists in 36 games. During the 2023–24 season, in his sophomore year, he recorded two goals and six assists in 37 games. He led the league with 74 blocked shots. Following the season he was named to the All-Big Ten Second Team.[4][5]

International play

Medal record
Representing  United States
Ice hockey
World Junior Championships
Gold medal – first place 2024 Sweden
Bronze medal – third place 2023 Canada
World U18 Championships
Silver medal – second place 2022 Germany
Winter Youth Olympics
Silver medal – second place 2020 Lausanne

Chesley first represented the United States internationally at the 2020 Winter Youth Olympics, where he recorded one goal and two assists in four games and won a silver medal.[6]

The following year, he was named to Team USA for the 2021 IIHF World U18 Championships, where he recorded one goal in five games.[7][8] He again represented Team USA at the 2022 IIHF World U18 Championships, where he recorded two goals and three assists in six games, and won a silver medal. Team USA lost the championship game against Sweden, despite outshooting them 51–15 during the game.[9]

On December 12, 2022, Chesley was named to the national junior team to compete at the 2023 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.[10] During the tournament he recorded one assist in seven games and won a bronze medal.[11]

On December 16, 2023, Chesley was again named to Team USA's roster to compete at the 2024 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.[12] Serving as an alternate captain, he recorded one goal and three assists in seven games and won a gold medal.[13] He skated on the top defensive pairing with Lane Hutson.[14][15]

Personal life

Chesley was born to Steve and Paula Chesley. He has an older sister named Rachel.[1]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2020–21 U.S. National Development Team USHL 27 6 8 14 12 — — — — —
2021–22 U.S. National Development Team USHL 26 5 10 15 45 — — — — —
2022–23 University of Minnesota Big Ten 36 2 8 10 15 — — — — —
NCAA totals 36 2 8 10 15 — — — — —

International

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2021 United States U18 5th 5 1 0 1 2
2022 United States U18 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 6 2 3 5 4
2023 United States WJC 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) 7 0 1 1 0
2024 United States WJC 1st place, gold medalist(s) 7 1 3 4 0
Junior totals 25 4 7 11 6

Awards and honors

Award Year
College
All-Big Ten Second Team 2024 [16]

References

  1. ^ a b "Ryan Chesley Bio". gophersports.com. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  2. ^ Little, Devin (July 8, 2022). "Washington Capitals Draft Ryan Chesley 37th Overall". thehockeywriters.com. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  3. ^ Gillis, Andrew (July 8, 2022). "Capitals Select Defenseman Ryan Chesley 37th Overall in 2022 NHL Draft". nbcwashington.com. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  4. ^ "Ten Gophers Earn 2023-24 B1G Postseason Honors". gophersports.com. March 19, 2024. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  5. ^ Johnson, Randy (March 15, 2024). "Gophers sophomore Ryan Chesley fits the profile of a certain NHL defenseman". Star Tribune. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  6. ^ Scheder-Bieschin, Gabrielle (January 22, 2020). "Men's Ice Hockey Team Secures Silver At Youth Olympic Games". teamusa.org. Archived from the original on March 17, 2020. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  7. ^ Spiegel, Jackie (April 26, 2021). "IIHF U18 Men's World Championship 2021: Rosters, NHL draft status, jersey numbers for all 10 teams". sportingnews.com. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  8. ^ "Ryan Chesley Using U18 Worlds as Fuel Into Next Season". usahockeyntdp.com. July 15, 2021. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  9. ^ "U.S. Finishes U18 Worlds With Silver Medal After Falling to Sweden, 6-4". usahockeyntdp.com. May 1, 2022. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  10. ^ Kimelman, Adam (December 12, 2022). "2023 World Junior Championship rosters". NHL.com. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  11. ^ "U.S. Wins Bronze at World Juniors With Thrilling 8-7 OT Victory Over Sweden". teamusa.usahockey.com. January 5, 2023. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  12. ^ "Ryan Leonard and Ryan Chesley Named to 2024 U.S. National Junior Team". NHL.com. December 16, 2023. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  13. ^ Johnson, Bailey (January 9, 2024). "On a global stage, a Caps prospect became a U.S. hero and a hockey heel". The Washington Post. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  14. ^ "Capitals' Chesley, Leonard Capture Gold As USA Defeats Sweden To Close Out World Juniors; Leonard Scores Critical Late Goal". The Hockey News. January 5, 2024. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  15. ^ Whyno, Stephen (January 10, 2024). "Capitals see glimpse of future at world junior championship". The Washington Times. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  16. ^ "Big Ten Conference Announces Hockey Postseason Awards". BigTen.org. Big Ten Conference. March 19, 2024. Retrieved March 20, 2024.

External links

  • Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or The Internet Hockey Database