Ryan Chesley
| Ryan Chesley | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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Chesley with Minnesota in February 2023 | |||
| Born |
February 27, 2004 Mahtomedi, Minnesota, U.S. | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | ||
| Weight | 195 lb (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb) | ||
| Position | Defense | ||
| Shoots | Right | ||
| NHL team (P) Cur. team |
Washington Capitals Hershey Bears (AHL) | ||
| NHL draft |
37th overall, 2022 Washington Capitals | ||
| Playing career | 2025–present | ||
Ryan Chesley (born February 27, 2004) is an American professional ice hockey defenseman for the Hershey Bears in the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract as a prospect to the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected in the second round, 37th overall, by the 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] During the 2024–25 season, in his junior year, he recorded eight goals and 12 assists in 40 games. Following the season he was named an All-Big Ten Honorable Mention honoree.[6]
On May 16, 2025, having concluded his collegiate career, Chesley was signed to a three-year, entry-level contract with the Washington Capitals.[7]
International play
Chesley at the 2020 Winter Youth Olympics | ||
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Representing United States | ||
| Ice hockey | ||
| World Junior Championships | ||
| 2024 Sweden | ||
| 2023 Canada | ||
| World U18 Championships | ||
| 2022 Germany | ||
| Winter Youth Olympics | ||
| 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.[8]
The following year, he was named to Team USA for the 2021 IIHF World U18 Championships, where he recorded one goal in five games.[9][10] 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.[11]
On December 12, 2022, Chesley was named to the national junior team to compete at the 2023 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.[12] During the tournament he recorded one assist in seven games and won a bronze medal.[13]
On December 16, 2023, Chesley was again named to Team USA's roster to compete at the 2024 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.[14] Serving as an alternate captain, he recorded one goal and three assists in seven games and won a gold medal.[15] He skated on the top defensive pairing with Lane Hutson.[16][17]
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 | B1G | 36 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2023–24 | University of Minnesota | B1G | 39 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2024–25 | University of Minnesota | B1G | 40 | 8 | 12 | 20 | 48 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2024–25 | Hershey Bears | AHL | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| AHL totals | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
International
| Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | United States | U18 | 5th | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |
| 2022 | United States | U18 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | ||
| 2023 | United States | WJC | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2024 | United States | WJC | 7 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | ||
| Junior totals | 25 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 6 | ||||
Awards and honors
| Award | Year | |
|---|---|---|
| College | ||
| All-Big Ten Second Team | 2024 | [18] |
References
- ^ a b "Ryan Chesley Bio". gophersports.com. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
- ^ Little, Devin (July 8, 2022). "Washington Capitals Draft Ryan Chesley 37th Overall". thehockeywriters.com. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
- ^ Gillis, Andrew (July 8, 2022). "Capitals Select Defenseman Ryan Chesley 37th Overall in 2022 NHL Draft". nbcwashington.com. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
- ^ "Ten Gophers Earn 2023-24 B1G Postseason Honors". gophersports.com. March 19, 2024. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
- ^ Johnson, Randy (March 15, 2024). "Gophers sophomore Ryan Chesley fits the profile of a certain NHL defenseman". Star Tribune. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
- ^ "Big Ten Conference Announces Hockey Postseason Awards". BigTen.org. March 18, 2025. Retrieved March 18, 2025.
- ^ "Capitals sign Ryan Chesley". Washington Capitals. May 16, 2025. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Ryan Chesley Using U18 Worlds as Fuel Into Next Season". usahockeyntdp.com. July 15, 2021. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
- ^ "U.S. Finishes U18 Worlds With Silver Medal After Falling to Sweden, 6-4". usahockeyntdp.com. May 1, 2022. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
- ^ Kimelman, Adam (December 12, 2022). "2023 World Junior Championship rosters". NHL.com. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Ryan Leonard and Ryan Chesley Named to 2024 U.S. National Junior Team". NHL.com. December 16, 2023. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Whyno, Stephen (January 10, 2024). "Capitals see glimpse of future at world junior championship". The Washington Times. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
- ^ "Big Ten Conference Announces Hockey Postseason Awards". BigTen.org. Big Ten Conference. March 19, 2024. Archived from the original on 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