Ryan Chesley

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Ryan Chesley
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Chesley playing with the Minnesota Golden Gophers in February 2023
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 teamFlag of the United States.svg  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.

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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

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Chesley at the 2020 Winter Youth Olympics
Medal record
Representing Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Ice hockey
World Junior Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2024 Sweden
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2023 Canada
World U18 Championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2022 Germany
Winter Youth Olympics
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 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 TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2020–21 U.S. National Development Team USHL 27681412—————
2021–22 U.S. National Development TeamUSHL265101545—————
2022–23 University of Minnesota Big Ten 36281015—————
NCAA totals36281015—————

International

YearTeamEventResultGPGAPtsPIM
2021 United States U18 5th51012
2022 United StatesU18Silver medal icon.svg62354
2023 United States WJC Bronze medal icon.svg70110
2024 United StatesWJCGold medal icon.svg71340
Junior totals2547116

Awards and honors

AwardYear
College
All-Big Ten Second Team 2024 [16]

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