Ryker Lee
American ice hockey player (born 2006)
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Ryker Lee (born November 8, 2006) is an American college ice hockey player for Michigan State University of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). He was drafted 26th overall by the Nashville Predators in the 2025 NHL entry draft.
| Ryker Lee | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
November 8, 2006 | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | ||
| Weight | 191 lb (87 kg; 13 st 9 lb) | ||
| Position | Right wing | ||
| Shoots | Right | ||
| NCAA team | Michigan State University | ||
| NHL draft |
26th overall, 2025 Nashville Predators | ||
Playing career
Lee attended high school and played four years for Shattuck-Saint Mary's.[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 Capitols 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][4]
International play
On December 24 2025, Lee was named to the United States men's national junior ice hockey team to compete at the 2026 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.[5] During the tournament he recorded two goals and one assist in five games, and was eliminated in the quarterfinals by Finland.[6]
Career statistics
Regular season and playoffs
International
| Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | United States | IH18 |  |
5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| 2024 | United States | WJAC |  |
3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| 2026 | United States | WJC | 5th | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | |
| Junior totals | 13 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | ||||
