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Ryker Evans
Born (2001-12-13) December 13, 2001 (age 22)
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 192 lb (87 kg; 13 st 10 lb)
Position Defenseman
Shoots Left
AHL team Charlotte Checkers
NHL draft 35th overall, 2021
Seattle Kraken
Playing career 2022–present

Ryker Evans (born December 12, 2001) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenseman for the Charlotte Checkers of the American Hockey League (AHL). Evans was selected 32nd overall in the 2nd round of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft by the Seattle Kraken. Prior to signing an entry-level contract with the Kraken in April 2022, Evans played for four years with the Regina Pats of the WHL.

Early Life and Family

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Evans was born on December 12, 2001 in Calgary, Alberta. His father, Mike Evans, played hockey for the University of Massachusetts and for teams in the Western Professional Hockey League and Germany. Ryker's sister Peyten plays for the Notre Dame Hounds of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League. At age eight, Evans wrote a school essay about his desire to be a hockey player.[1]

Playing career

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Junior

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Regina Pats

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Charlotte Checkers

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On July 23, 2021, Evans was selected 32nd overall in the 2nd round of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft by the Seattle Kraken. After the conclusion of the Pats' season, on April 22, 2022, Evans and the Kraken agreed to terms on a three-year entry-level contract, to begin with the 2022-23 season.[2] Evans then reported to the Kraken's AHL affiliate, the Charlotte Checkers, in time to practice with the team prior to their defense of the previous year's Calder Cup championship.

Career statistics

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Regular season and playoffs

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Regular season Playoffs[a]
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM +/- GP G A Pts PIM +/-
2018–19 Regina Pats WHL 45 1 10 11 32 -19
2019-20 Regina Pats WHL 63 7 24 31 81 -12
2020-21 Regina Pats (A) WHL 24 3 25 28 37 -4
2021-22 Regina Pats (A) WHL 63 14 47 61 96 9
2021-22 Charlotte Checkers AHL - - - - - -

References

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  1. ^ Clark, Ryan S. (January 22, 2022). "'You never become complacent': How being underestimated helped Kraken prospect Ryker Evans shape his game". The Athletic. Retrieved April 26, 2022.
  2. ^ Condor, Bob (April 22, 2022). "Evans Agrees to Terms with Kraken". NHL.com. Retrieved April 26, 2022.
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