Player's Profile
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- Name: Ryan O'Reilly
- Position: C
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 5-11
- Weight: 205 lbs
- Birthdate: 1991-02-07
- Eligible for Draft: 2009
- Drafted: 2009
- Hometown: Varna, Ontario
- Acquired: 2009 by COL
- Playing In: Pro
Ryan O'Reilly
Prospect Grade: 7.0 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2006-07: Prior to the OHL, O'Reilly centered for the Toronto Jr. Canadiens Minor Midget, where he saw himself rack up 74 points (31 goals, 43 assists) in 50 games.
2007-08: O’Reilly was selected 1st overall by the Erie Otters in the 2007 OHL Priority Selection. O’Reilly was selected as the Bassin Award Winner for Dedication, Scholastic Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year and Most Sportsmanlike Player. He also served as team captain and helped Team Ontario to a gold medal at the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge on Dec. 28 – Jan. 4 in London.
2008-09: Continuing his OHL career with Erie, O'Reilly recorded 66 points (16g+50a) in 68 games this season; added another five assists in five playoff games. He helped Canada to a gold medal at the 2008 Memorial of Ivan Hlinka Tournament. Represented the West at the OHL All-Star Classic. Appeared in the 2009 CHL Top Prospects Game, and was captain of the Team Canada squad at the 2009 Under-18 WC.
He captained both the Otters and Team Canada at the U18s. He is the brother of the Nashville Predators' Cal O'Reilly.
HF's January 2009 Q&A with O'Reilly.
Talent Analysis
O'Reilly is a thinking-man's player who has excellent anticipation and knowledge of the game, which enables him to be in the right place at the right time. O'Reilly's proven to be an excellent penalty killer and excels at the defensive aspects of the game. He's an excellent playmaker who has also shown an increasing aptitude for putting the puck in the net.
Criticisms of O'Reilly are a lack of scoring touch and perimeter play at times.
Future
Projects as a top-six forward with size.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: November, 15th 2009
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