Ryker Lee

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Ryker Lee
Born (2006-11-08) November 8, 2006 (age 18)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 191 lb (87 kg; 13 st 9 lb)
Position Right wing
Shoots Right
USHL team Madison Capitols
NHL draft 26th overall, 2025
Nashville Predators

Ryker Lee (born November 8, 2006) is an American ice hockey player for the Madison Capitols of the United States Hockey League (USHL). He was drafted 26th overall by the Nashville Predators in the 2025 NHL entry draft.

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Playing career

Lee began his career at Shattuck-Saint Mary's, where he played for four years. [1] He then joined the Madison Capitols of the USHL, where he recorded one goal and one assist in two games during the 2023–24 season. During the 2024–25 season, in his draft eligible year, he led all rookies in scoring with 31 goals and 37 assists in 58 games,and he helped the capitals reach the second round of the playoffs. Following the season he was named the USHL Rookie of the Year. [2] Lee was also named MVP in the 2025 Chipotle All-American Game, which features the top 40 American draft-eligible prospects. On June 27, 2025, he was drafted 26th overall by the Nashville Predators in the 2025 NHL entry draft. [3]

He is committed to play college ice hockey at Michigan State during the 2025–26 season. [4] [5]

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2023–24 Madison Capitols USHL 21120
2024–25 Madison CapitolsUSHL5831376818
USHL totals6032387018

References

  1. "NHL draft prospect Ryker Lee a gem in stacked Michigan State recruiting class". The Detroit News . June 20, 2025. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
  2. "Ryker Lee Named USHL Rookie of the Year". USHL.com. April 28, 2025. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
  3. "Nashville Predators select winger Ryker Lee at No. 26 in the 2025 NHL Draft". Nashville Tennessean . June 27, 2025. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
  4. Bott, Nathaniel (June 26, 2025). "Handful of players with Michigan State ties projected to go in early rounds of NHL draft". Lansing State Journal . Retrieved June 27, 2025.
  5. Oszust, Owen (June 27, 2025). "Incoming Michigan State hockey Ryker Lee gets selected 26th overall by Nashville in the NHL Draft". WILX.com. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by Nashville Predators first round draft pick
2025
Succeeded by
Incumbent