NHL PLAYER, Ryan O'Reilly
BIOGRAPHY
Born Feb 07, 1991 -- Clinton, Ontario, Canada
Selected by Colorado Avalanche round 2 #33 overall 2009 NHL Entry Draft
Ryan O'Reilly (born February 7, 1991) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who plays for the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League. He is the younger brother of former NHL player Cal O'Reilly.
O'Reilly was drafted 33rd overall in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft by the Colorado Avalanche. O'Reilly became the youngest player in Avalanche history to appear in a regular season game when he surprisingly made the opening night roster for the 2009–10 season. Ryan earned his first NHL point in his Avalanche debut on October 1, 2009 against the San Jose Sharks, becoming the first non-first round draft pick to immediately make the NHL in his post-draft year since Patrice Bergeron in 2003–04. He scored his first NHL goal, a game winner, on October 15, 2009 against Carey Price of the Montreal Canadiens. On October 19, 2009, following his strong play, the Avalanche announced that O'Reilly and his fellow 2009 draftee Matt Duchene would spend the entire season with the Avalanche. Initially leading all rookie forwards in scoring through October, O'Reilly recorded an assist in a 3-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on October 24, to cap a 7 game point streak, that stood as the longest by a rookie throughout the season.
On February 28, 2013, O'Reilly signed a two-year offer sheet with the Calgary Flames worth $10 Million. With a game coinciding between the two clubs on that day, the Avalanche announced during the contest that they opted to forgo compensation and secured O'Reilly to a contract by matching the Flames offer sheet.
O'Reilly made his international debut at the 2008 World U-17 Hockey Challenge scoring 6 points in 6 games as captain of gold winning Team Ontario. As an underage 17 year old, O'Reilly gained selection to Team Canada the 2008 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament in Slovakia. He scored 5 points in 4 games as and was named game MVP in the final against Russia as he helped Canada capture the Gold Medal for the fourth time in five years.
The following year Ryan was selected as captain of Team Canada, at the 2009 IIHF World U18 Championships. In 6 games he contributed with 5 points before finishing in fourth place after losing 5-4 in the bronze medal game against Finland.
On June 26, 2015, the Avalanche traded O'Reilly, alongside Jamie McGinn, to the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for Nikita Zadorov, forward Mikhail Grigorenko, prospect J. T. Compher and the 31st pick in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.
On July 2, O'Reilly then signed a seven-year contract extension with Buffalo worth $52.5 million, which comes into effect for the 2016–17 season. O'Reilly's signing came on the same day as the Sabres organization signed his brother Cal O'Reilly to a two-year contract.
After three seasons with the Sabres, O'Reilly was traded by Buffalo to the St Louis Blues in exchange for Tage Thompson, Vladimír Sobotka, Patrik Berglund, a 2019 1st round draft pick, and a 2021 2nd round draft pick.
Source: Wikipedia
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RYAN O’REILLY REACHES 1,000 GAMES PLAYED MILESTONE November 01, 2023 - NHL.com
In the 2009 NHL Draft, the Colorado Avalanche selected O’Reilly with the 33rd overall pick, where he would go on to play nearly 430 games. Throughout his career, he has played for the Buffalo Sabres, St. Louis Blues, Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Nashville Predators. He is a Stanley Cup champion, a three-time NHL All-Star, and the winner of: the Lady Byng, the Conn Smythe, and the Frank J. Selke award. According to O’Reilly, there is still more to give, "I still feel I have a lot left to give this game and a lot to do still. It's funny, you're always answering questions about reflecting and what's gone on so far. I still feel like a kid out here, trying to get better, trying to make an impact and win. It really is just the best job ever. I've been so lucky to make it this far and hopefully a lot longer."
Source: NHL.com
LEAFS ACQUIRE O’REILLY IN BLOCKBUSTER TRADE February 17, 2023 - TSN
The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired forwards Ryan O’Reilly and Noel Acciari in a three-team trade, the club announced Friday night.
Toronto sent forwards Mikhail Abramov and Adam Gaudette along with a 2023 first-round draft pick, Ottawa’s 2023 third-round selection and the Leafs' 2024 second-round choice to St. Louis.
O’Reilly was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy after leading the Blues to a Stanley Cup title in 2019. He also won the Selke Trophy as the NHL’s top defensive forward in 2018-19.
Source: TSN
King Clancy Trophy Nominees Announced May 18, 2021
The nominations for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy were announced on Tuesday, with several Newport Sports Management clients receiving the honour of a nomination. The group included Minnesota Wild winger, Mats Zuccarello, New Jersey Devils defenceman, P.K. Subban, Philadelphia Flyers forward, Scott Laughton, and St. Louis Blues centre, Ryan O’Reilly.
Newport client Matt Dumba won the award in 2020.
For more on the King Clancy Trophy nominees, check out the nhl.com post here.
O’Reilly helps Blues gain ground in Western Conference April 30, 2021
Ryan O’Reilly scored the overtime winning goal last night, as the St. Louis Blues defeated the Minnesota Wild, 5-4. The Clinton, Ontario-native would eventually go on to be named the 1st star of the contest, finishing the game with 2 goals, 4 shots on net, and 2 takeaways. The All-star centre is in the midst of one of his best seasons to date, tallying nearly a point per game (47 points in 48 games), with a +20 plus/minus rating and a 58.59% face-off win percentage.
For more on O’Reilly and last night’s game, check out the nhl.com story here.
O’Reilly named the Blues’ 23rd captain in team history December 23, 2020
The St. Louis Blues named Ryan O’Reilly as their new captain on Wednesday, making him the 23rd player in team history to wear the “C”. Since joining the Blues in 2018, the 29-year-old forward has taken the team to new heights, playing a key role in the team’s 2018-19 Stanley Cup triumph, where he was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as the postseason’s most valuable player.
For more on O’Reilly, check out the sportsnet.ca story here.
NHL ANNOUNCES 2019/20 AWARD NOMINEES July 28, 2020
The NHL disclosed all of its award nominees for the 2019-20 season, with several Newport clients making the shortlist for some of its most prestigious trophies.
Ryan O’Reilly has been named one of the three finalists for the 2019-20 Selke Trophy, handed out to the NHL’s best defensive forward. The 29-year-old native of Clinton, Ontario is looking to become the back-to-back winner of the trophy for the first time since 2014-15.
The Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, awarded to the player who best exemplified “the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey”, named its three finalists as well, with Bobby Ryan making the shortlist.
Up for nomination in a bid for the King Clancy Memorial trophy, no less than 9 Newport clients made the cut, including Justin Abdelkader, Matt Dumba, Evander Kane, Matt Martin, Henrik Lundqvist, Trevor Lewis, Ryan O’Reilly, PK Subban and Brady Tkachuk. Elsewhere,
O’Reilly was also named a finalist for the Lady Byng Trophy, an award he previously won back in the 2013-14 season.
For more on all of the nominees, keep reading the sportingnews.com article here.
Tkachuk, Konecny, O'Reilly, Pietrangelo, Scheifele and Markstrom among 2020 All-star nods January 06, 2020
The NHL announced the 2020 All-star rosters for the four divisions (Atlantic, Metropolitan, Central and Pacific) last week, with the notable inclusion of first-time All-stars Travis Konecny and Matthew Tkackuk. Konecny is in the midst of a breakout season with the Philadephia Flyers, tallying 36 points in 39 games to date. Tkackuk, meanwhile, is on pace for another 70-point campaign this season, after registering 77 points (34 goals, 43 assists) in 2018-19.
Also named to the All-star squads were Ryan O’Reilly (Central Division, 3rd appearance), Alex Pietrangelo (Central Division, 2nd appearance), Mark Scheifele (Central Division, 2nd appearance) and Jacob Markstrom (Pacific Division, 1st appearance).
For more on the 2020 All-star game, keep reading the nhl.com article here.
O’Reilly plays overtime hero in Blues’ win November 04, 2019
Ryan O’Reilly scored the overtime winning goal on Saturday night, guiding the St. Louis Blues to a 4-3 defeat of the Minnesota Wild. The 28-year-old center also tallied an assist in the win, and would go on to be named the 1st star of the contest. The Clinton, Ontario-native currently leads the Blues in both points (16) and assists (12). He is also in the midst of a 4-game point streak, where he has registered an impressive 3 goals and 6 assists.
For more on O’Reilly, check out the nhl.com article here.
O’Reilly does it all in Blues’ comeback win October 11, 2019
Ryan O’Reilly was named the 2nd star of the game last night, as the St. Louis Blues came from behind to beat the Ottawa Senators, 6-4. With the game tied 4-4 late in the 3rd period, O’Reilly would go on to assist on the game-winning goal before tallying an insurance marker. The Clinton, Ontario finished the game with 4 points (1 goal, 3 assists) and won a team-high, 56% of his faceoffs.
For more on O’Reilly and last night’s contest, keep reading the nhl.com story here.
O’Reilly celebrates Stanley Cup triumph in hometown July 26, 2019
Ryan O’Reilly took the Stanley Cup home to Seaforth, Ontario, where he celebrated with, among others, his 99-year-old grandmother and 1-year old son. The 28-year-old center led the St. Louis Blues to their first Stanley Cup triumph in franchise history, and eventually went on to win the Conn Smythe trophy, awarded annually to the MVP of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
For more on O’Reilly, keep reading the nhl.com story here.
O’Reilly claims another trophy June 20, 2019
Ryan O’Reilly took home the Selke Trophy last night, the award given to the NHL’s top defensive forward. This comes on the heels of O'Reilly winning the Conn Smythe Trophy last week, after the St. Louis Blues claimed their first ever Stanley Cup win. The 28-year-old native of Clinton, Ontario compiled a career-best +22 plus/minus rating in 2018-19, and led the NHL in faceoffs won for the second straight season with 1,086.
For more on O’Reilly, check out the nhl.com story here.
O’Reilly does it all in Blues’ victory June 07, 2019
Ryan O’Reilly played a key role in his team’s win last night, as the St. Louis Blues held on to defeat the Boston Bruins 2-1 in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals. The Clinton, Ontario-native, who currently is tied for 2nd overall in playoff points with 20 (6 goals, 14 assists), tallied a goal and an assist in the win, along with +2 rating and a 68% faceoff win percentage. He would eventually go on to be named the 1st star of the game.
For more on O’Reilly and last night’s game, check out the nhl.com story here.
Pietrangelo and O’Reilly star in Blues’ win June 04, 2019
Alex Pietrangelo and Ryan O’Reilly came up huge last night, as the St. Louis Blues defeated the Boston Bruins 4-2 in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals. Pietrangelo, who would eventually go on to be named the second star of the contest, led all skaters in ice-time (29:37), while tallying an impressive stat line of 2 assists, 5 shots on net, 3 takeaways and a +3 rating. O’Reilly, meanwhile, scored two goals – including the game-winner – and would go on to be named the game’s 1st star.
For more on Pietrangelo and O’Reilly, keep reading the nhl.com recap here.
O’Reilly helps Blues bounce back in Game 2 win May 30, 2019
Ryan O’Reilly assisted on the game-winning goal in overtime last night, as the St. Louis Blues evened the Stanley Cup Finals at one game apiece, defeating the Boston Bruins, 3-2. The 28-year-old center finished the game with an assist, 20:38 of ice-time, and a 65% faceoff win percentage. The Clinton, Ontario-native has tallied an impressive 15 points (3 goals, 12 assists) in 21 playoff games to date.
For more on last night’s game, check out the nhl.com recap here.
O’Reilly does it all as Blues clinch Stanley Cup Finals birth May 22, 2019
Ryan O’Reilly did a little bit of everything last night, as the St. Louis Blues defeated the San Jose Sharks 5-1, booking their ticket to the Stanley Cup Finals for the first time since 1970. The 28-year-old center recorded 3 assists in the victory – including a pass on the eventual game-winner – and would go on to finish the game with a +2 rating and a 67% faceoff win percentage. He currently sits tied for 9th in playoff points (14) and 2nd in assists with 11.
For more on last night’s game, keep reading the nhl.com recap here.
O’Reilly relishing postseason opportunity April 09, 2019
Ryan O’Reilly is eager to lace up for the upcoming NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, after a big late season push propelled the St. Louis Blues into the postseason. Playing in his first season with the Blues, the 28-year-old star center quickly established himself as a leader on the club, and was a big reason why St. Louis finished the season on 30-10-5 run. The Clinton, Ontario-native eventually finished the year 1st in both points (77) and assists (49) for the Blues, while placing 8th in the NHL in face-off win percentage (56.9%).
For more on O’Reilly, keep reading the nhl.com story here.
O’Reilly guides Blues to big win March 26, 2019
Ryan O’Reilly was named the 3rd star of the game last night, as the St. Louis Blues defeated the Vegas Golden Knights, 3-1. The Clinton, Ontario-native finished the game with 1 goal (the game-winner), 2 shots on net, 2 blocked shots and 4 takeaways. The talented center is in the midst of his best offensive season to date. Through 76 games, he has already tallied new career-highs in assists (44) and points (71), and is on pace to surpass his career-best goal output of 28 which he set back in 2013-14 with the Avalanche.
For more on last night’s game, check out the nhl.com story here.
O’Reilly guides Blues to 10th straight victory February 18, 2019
Ryan O’Reilly was named the 1st star of the game on Sunday, as the St. Louis Blues cruised to a 4-0 defeat of the Minnesota Wild, tying a team-record, 10th straight win in the process. The 28-year-old center finished the game with 2 points (1 goal, 1 assist), 4 shots on net and an impressive 71% faceoff win percentage. The Clinton-native is well on his way to career-highs in a plethora of categories, including assists and points. O’Reilly currently leads the Blues in most major categories, including points (60), assists (38) and plus/minus (+25).
For more on yesterday’s game, keep reading the nhl.com story here.
O’Reilly and Bozak lead Blues to victory January 24, 2019
Ryan O’Reilly was named the second star of the contest and Tyler Bozak scored his 7th goal of the season, as the St. Louis Blues cruised to 5-1 defeat of the Anaheim Ducks. O’Reilly tallied an assist in the win, along with 3 shots on net and 3 hits. The native of Clinton, Ontario is currently in the midst of a 6-game point streak in which he has registered 2 goals and 6 assists. Bozak, meanwhile, scored for the second time in the last 3 games, and finished the contest with an impressive 62% win percentage in the faceoff circle.
For more on Bozak and O’Reilly, check out the nhl.com story here.
O’Reilly leads Blues to 3rd straight win January 15, 2019
Ryan O’Reilly helped the St. Louis Blues defeat the Washington Capitals last night, tallying 2 assists in the 4-1 victory. The two-way center also tallied 3 shots on the net in the contest, while winning an impressive 74% of his faceoffs. The 27-year-old native of Clinton, Ontario is currently on pace for his best offensive season to date. Through 44 games, O’Reilly leads the Blues with 44 points (16 goals, 28 assists).
For more on last night’s game, keep reading the nhl.com story here.
O’Reilly excels in Blues’ loss October 23, 2018
Ryan O’Reilly was named the second star of the game last night, as the St. Louis Blues fell to the Winnipeg Jets by a score of 5-4 in overtime. The two-way center was a huge bright spot in the defeat, tallying 3 points (1 goal, 2 assists) and 4 shots on net. Acquired in the offseason via trade from the Sabres, the Clinton, Ontario-native has been an excellent addition to the Blues. Through 8 games, he currently leads the team in both assists (8) and points (10).
For more on O’Reilly and last night’s game, check out the nhl.com recap here.
O’Reilly confident in Blues’ chances in 2018-19 August 27, 2018
Acquired in a trade earlier this summer from the Buffalo Sabres, Ryan O’Reilly believes his new squad, the St. Louis Blues, have all the right tools to contend this season. Expected to slot in as the new No. 1 center, the Clinton, Ontario-native appears to be right player to lead the Blues back to the playoffs, combining a rare blend of offensive efficiency (3 straight seasons of 20+ goals, 30+ assists) high-end face-off winning prowess (59.98% last season) and overall exceptional two-way play.
For more on O’Reilly, check out the nhl.com story here.
O’Reilly traded to Blues July 03, 2018
After being traded from the Buffalo Sabres to the St. Louis Blues on Sunday, 27-year-old center Ryan O’Reilly is ready to lead his new team back to the playoffs in 2018-19, after they narrowly missed out last season. The perennial Lady Byng award nominee is excited to play with an already richly talented corps of players, including the likes of forwards Brayden Schenn, Jaden Schwartz and All-star defenseman Alex Pietrangelo. In 81 games last season, O’Reilly finished 2nd on the Sabres in both assists (37) and points (61).
For more on O’Reilly, keep reading the sportsnet.ca story here.
O’Reilly in the running for Lady Byng Trophy June 08, 2018
Nominated back in mid-April, Ryan O’Reilly will be looking to claim his second career Lady Byng Trophy at the upcoming NHL Awards this June. The 27-year-old center was an all-round performer for the Buffalo Sabres in 2017-18, finishing 2nd on the team in points with 61 (24 goals, 37 assists), while leading the entire NHL in face-offs won with 1,274, the most by any player since the league began tracking the statistic back in 1997. O’Reilly also displayed a high level of sportsmanship associated with all Lady Byng nominees. In 81 games played, the Clinton, Ontario-native was assessed just 1 minor penalty (2 minutes), the lowest amount in the league among players with at least 41 games played.
For more on O’Reilly, keep reading the nhl.com story here.
O’Reilly and Reinhart stay hot in Sabres’ win February 14, 2018
Ryan O’Reilly and Sam Reinhart’s offensive explosion continued last night, as the Buffalo Sabres took down the Eastern Conference-leading Tampa Bay Lightning by a score of 5-3. O’Reilly would eventually be named the 1st star of the contest after tallying a goal and two assists in the win, including the game-winning goal early in the 3rd period. It was the second straight game that the Clinton, Ontario-native registered 3 points, giving him 8 points (4 goals, 4 assists) in his last 5 games. Reinhart, meanwhile, finished the game with 2 goals and 4 shots on net. In his last 5 games, the talented center has also been on fire, with 3 goals and 5 assists in that span.
For more on last night’s game, check out the nhl.com recap here.
O’Reilly leads the line in Sabres’ win March 03, 2017
Ryan O’Reilly was named the game’s first star last night, in the Buffalo Sabres’ 6-3 defeat of the Arizona Coyotes. The 26-year-old center sparked the offense, tallying a goal and two assist, including a nifty backhanded pass to Evander Kane on the game-winning goal. The Clinton, Ontario-native has been a steady two-way player for the Sabres this season, with 42 points, a +4 rating and 57.7% faceoff win percentage.
For more on last night’s game, keep reading the nhl.com story here.
O’Reilly and Lehner guide Sabres to win February 15, 2017
Ryan O’Reilly was named the first star and Robin Lehner made 39 saves, as the Buffalo Sabres rallied to defeat the Ottawa Senators, 3-2. O’Reilly scored his 12th goal of the year just 24 seconds into the first period, and led all Sabres’ forwards in ice-time (21:49) and shots on net (4). The Clinton, Ontario-native has been in excellent form this month, with 7 points (3 goals, 4 assists) in 8 games. Lehner, meanwhile, provided Buffalo with brilliant goalkeeping down the stretch, shutting out the Senators in the 3rd period to seal the win. He would eventually go on to be named the 3rd star of the game.
For more on last night’s game, check out the nhl.com story here.
O’Reilly scores in Sabres’ romp December 14, 2016
Ryan O’Reilly scored his 7th goal of the season last night, as the Buffalo Sabres defeated the Los Angeles Kings, 6-3. The two-way center added 3 shots on net in the contest and would go on to be named the game’s 3rd star. The product of Clinton, Ontario is currently on a four-game point scoring streak, with one goal and four assists in his last four games. For the season, O’Reilly has tallied 17 points in 22 games, and has been one the best all-round players in the league. The 25-year-old center currently leads all forwards in ice-time (21:50) and has been excellent in the faceoff circle, winning 58.5% of his draws.
For more on last night’s game, keep reading the nhl.com recap here.
O’Reilly shines in Sabres’ romp October 17, 2016
Ryan O’Reilly was instrumental in Buffalo’s first win of the season last night, tallying 4 points in their 6-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers. The 25-year-old, two-way center put together one of the performances of the week, scoring 2 goals –including the game-winner – and assisting on two others. He finished the game with the most ice-time by a forward with 20:32, and would go on to be named the first star of the match.
For more on O’Reilly and last night’s game, check out the nhl.com story here.
O’Reilly stays hot in Sabres win April 06, 2016
Ryan O’Reilly was named the 2nd star of the game last night, as the Buffalo Sabres defeated the New Jersey Devils by a score of 3-1. The Clinton, Ontario-native scored the game’s opening goal and would go on to lead all forwards with 23:08 of ice time. The rugged center is finishing the season on a high note, leading his team with 4 goals and 3 assists in his last 5 games. It has already been one of O’Reilly best offensive seasons to date having registered career-highs in assists (38) and points per game (0.86).
For more on last night’s game, keep reading the nhl.com story here.
O’Reilly quickly becoming a star in Buffalo January 27, 2016
Recently selected to the 2016 NHL All-Star Game, Ryan O’Reilly has proven to be an excellent acquisition by the Buffalo Sabres. Deemed a leader on and off the ice by his teammates, the 24-year-old Clinton, Ontario-native has taken the ball and run with it. The gritty center currently leads the Sabres in almost every offensive category, including goals (17), assists (23) and points (40).
For more on O’Reilly, keep reading the abcnews.go.com piece here.
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O’Reilly heads to Buffalo in blockbuster trade June 29, 2015
Ryan O’Reilly is now a member of the Buffalo Sabres. After starring for the Colorado Avalanche the last six seasons, the Clinton, Ontario-native will be moving closer to home, and has already been given the keys to the Sabres’ revamped No. 1 line. The 2-way centerman joins exciting new acquisitions such as Sam Reinhart (2014 1st round pick), Evander Kane, Robin Lehner, and David Legwand, as the Sabres will look to make some noise in the upcoming, 2015-16 season.
For more on O’Reilly, keep reading the nhl.com story here.
O’Reilly honoured with 3rd star selection March 30, 2015
Ryan O’Reilly was rewarded for his solid play of late on Monday, as the NHL named the Colorado centerman the 3rd star of the week (March 23-29). The Clinton, Ontario native led all players with 7 assists and 8 points, guiding the Colorado Avalanche on a last gasp playoff push. The 24-year-old Lady Byng award winner has been one of the hottest players in the NHL in the month of March, registering 16 points in 12 games. He is currently on a seven-game point streak, tallying 4 goals and 8 assists in that span.
For more on O’Reilly, keep reading the nhl.com report here.
Iginla and O’Reilly help keep Avs’ playoff hopes alive March 27, 2015
Jarome Iginla and Ryan O’Reilly were named the 1st and 2nd stars last night, as the Colorado Avalanche defeated the Vancouver Canucks by a score of 4-1. Iginla opened the scoring early in the second period, scoring his 26th goal of the season. The 37-year-old winger played a pivotal role in the contest, taking six shots and leading all forwards with 22:35 of ice time. The superstar sniper has been hot of late, tallying four goals in his last five games. As for O’Reilly, his two assists pushed his point-scoring streak to six games. In his last 16 games, the versatile centerman has been a model of consistency, tallying a point or more in all but two contests.
For more on last night’s game, keep reading the nhl.com story here.
O’Reilly guides Avalanche to big win March 20, 2015
A month ago the idea of the Colorado Avalanche making the playoffs seemed nothing more than a pipe dream. Fast forward to last night’s 5-2 victory over the Arizona Coyotes, and suddenly the last wildcard spot seems like a real possibility. A big reason for the team’s recent surge is Lady Byng Memorial Trophy winner Ryan O’Reilly, who has been a clutch performer for the Avalanche of late. His goal and assist last night added to what has been an impressive run for the Clinton, Ontario-native. In his last 15 games, the two-way center has two goals and 12 assists.
For more on Last night’s game, keep reading the nhl.com article here.
O’Reilly signs on with Avs for two more years July 24, 2014
The Colorado Avalanche locked up one of their prized centermen yesterday, signing Ryan O’Reilly to a two-year extension worth a reported $12 million. In 2013-14, the 23-year-old set career-highs in both goals (28) and points (64). Drafted 33rd overall in 2009, O’Reilly has become one of the top two-way centers in the league, and also captured the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy last year after taking just one minor penalty in 80 games played.
For more on O’Reilly, keep reading the cbc.ca story here.
O’Reilly takes home Lady Byng Trophy June 25, 2014
After taking just one penalty all season long, Colorado Avalanche forward Ryan O’Reilly was named the winner of the 2013-14 Lady Byng Trophy, handed out to the player who best demonstrates gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability. The 23-year-old had a breakout season for the Avs, setting career highs in goals (28) and points (64).
For more on O’Reilly, keep reading the nhl.com article here.
O’Reilly garners Lady Byng nomination April 23, 2014
Colorado Avalanche forward Ryan O’Reilly was named a finalist for the Lady Byng Trophy, Wednesday, the award given to the player “adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability.” The two-way centerman took just one minor penalty all season, becoming just the second player in NHL history to accomplish the feat in at least 80 games played. O’Reilly, who registered a career high in points (64), also led his team in goals (28) and the entire league in takeaways (83).
For more on O’Reilly, check out the ca.sports.yahoo.com here.
O’Reilly seals victory for the Avs March 13, 2014
In a battle between two of the best teams in the Western Conference, the Colorado Avalanche came away victorious, defeating the Chicago Blackhawks, 3-2. Ryan O’Reilly scored the winning goal halfway through the third period, and would go on to be named the second star of the match. The 2009, 2nd round pick is on pace for a career year this season, scoring 25 goals and 28 assists in 64 games thus far.
For more on O’Reilly and the Avs win last night, keep reading the nhl.com piece here.
O’Reilly named first star in Avs victory March 03, 2014
5th year center Ryan O’Reilly tallied a goal and an assist in the Colorado Avalanche’s 6-3 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. It has been a breakout year for O’Reilly in the goal-scoring department, currently 5 ahead of his best total of 18 in the 2011-12 season, with 23 games left to play. The 2009 2nd rounder has been on a tear in his last three games, posting 2 goals and 3 assists in that span.
For more on O’Reilly and last night’s Avalanche win, check out the www.9news.com post here.