Ryan Roobroeck

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Ryan Roobroeck
Born (2007-09-25) September 25, 2007 (age 18)
London, Ontario, Canada
Height 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb)
Position Left wing
Shoots Left
OHL team Niagara IceDogs
NHL draft Eligible 2026

Ryan Roobroeck (born September 25, 2007) is a Canadian ice hockey winger for the Niagara IceDogs of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) and one of the top prospects for the 2026 NHL entry draft. [1] [2]

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Playing career

Roobroeck was the second overall pick in the 2023 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) draft by the Niagara IceDogs. [2] He had previously applied for exceptional player status in 2022. [3] Roobroeck scored 28 goals and 51 points in his first season with the IceDogs. [4] Roobroeck broke the record for most points by a rookie in IceDogs history, previously held by Akil Thomas. [5] He was also named to the OHL first all-rookie team. [6]

Roobroeck's strengths as a player include his size, his shot and his goal scoring ability. [7] Areas that needed work coming into the OHL were his "compete level, skating, and engagement away from the puck." [7]

International play

Medal record
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Ice hockey
World U18 Championship
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2024 Finland

Roobroeck was a member of Canada's gold medal winning team at the 2024 IIHF World U18 Championships. [8]

Personal life

Roobroeck's older brother, Dylan, was selected by the IceDogs in the third round of the 2020 OHL draft. [9] He was later drafted by the New York Rangers in the 6th round of the 2023 NHL entry draft and currently plays for the Hartford Wolfpack of the American Hockey League. They both attended Lord Dorchester Secondary School. [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2022–23 London Nationals GOJHL 53030—————
2023–24 Niagara IceDogs OHL 6328235114—————
2024–25 Niagara IceDogsOHL644146871853360

International

YearTeamEventResultGPGAPtsPIM
2024 CanadaU18Gold medal icon.svg74590

References

  1. ↑ Pronman, Corey. "2026 NHL Draft early rankings: Gavin McKenna, 12 other players who have already stood out". The New York Times. Retrieved December 30, 2024.
  2. 1 2 Spiker, Brianne (November 14, 2024). "Craig's List: McKenna the runaway favourite for No. 1 in 2026 NHL Draft". TSN. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
  3. ↑ Campbell, Ken (March 28, 2022). "Talented trio step into OHL Cup spotlight". Waterloo Region Record. p. A11. Retrieved July 1, 2025– via newspapers.com.
  4. ↑ Ellis, Steven. "2026 NHL Draft: 20 prospects you need to know". Daily Faceoff. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
  5. ↑ STOCKL, JOELY. "Ryan Roobroeck Sets a New Niagara IceDogs Franchise Rookie Point Record". The Hockey News. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
  6. ↑ Brown, Josh (May 30, 2024). "Trio of Rangers crack OHL all-star teams". Waterloo Region Record. p. A13. Retrieved July 1, 2025– via newspapers.com.
  7. 1 2 Stockl, Joely (February 2, 2024). "Rookie Player Spotlight & Scouting Report: Ryan Roobroeck". The Hockey News. Retrieved July 1, 2025.
  8. ↑ Spiker, Brianne (April 22, 2025). "Seven players to watch for Canada at men's U18s". TSN. Retrieved July 1, 2025.
  9. ↑ Pyette, Ryan. "OHL draft: Londoner Ryan Roobroeck goes No. 2 overall". lfpress. The London Free Press. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
  10. ↑ https://lfpress.com/sports/hockey/big-tests-looming-for-london-u16-hockey-stars-as-ohl-draft-nears
  11. ↑ Tidcombe, Matt (April 26, 2025). "Ryan Roobroeck continues to lean on older brother Dylan as careers continue". CHL. Retrieved July 1, 2025.
  12. ↑ Novosyolok, Ben. "Rangers' Prospect Dylan Roobroeck Has Been an Absolute Steal". Hockey Writers. Retrieved July 1, 2025.
  13. ↑ Staple, Arthur; Baugh, Peter (September 17, 2024). "What we saw at Rangers development camp: 4 under-the-radar prospects to watch". New York Times. Retrieved July 1, 2025.
  14. ↑ Stockl, Joely (May 21, 2025). "Dylan Roobroeck Signs Three Year Entry-Level Contract with the New York Rangers; The Next Matt Rempe?". The Hockey News. Retrieved July 1, 2025.
  15. ↑ Mercoliano, Vincent Z. (February 23, 2025). "Getting his feet wet at the pro level". The Journal News. p. 8B. Retrieved July 1, 2025– via newspapers.com.
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