Quick Info
| Profession | Ice Hockey Defenceman |
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| Nationality | Canadian |
| Date of Birth | 18/04/2008 |
| Age | 18 years |
| Birthplace | Richmond, BC, Canada |
Latest News about Ryan Lin
27/06/2026
Ryan Lin was drafted 21st overall by the San Jose Sharks in the first round of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. The 18-year-old defenceman from Richmond, BC, was selected after being ranked 16th among North American skaters by NHL Central Scouting and 15th on Draft Prospects Hockey's big board. Lin is expected to join the University of Denver for the 2026-2027 season following his selection.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Ryan Lin |
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| Nickname | Ryan |
| Gender | Male |
| Age at Draft | 18.19 years |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5'11" (180 cm) |
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| Weight | 176 lbs (80 kg) |
| Shoots | Right |
| Position | Defenceman (RD) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Current School | Vancouver Giants (WHL) |
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| Committed University | University of Denver |
| Expected Enrollment | 2026 |
Personal Life
| Heritage | Asian (Chinese-Canadian) |
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| Pride | Takes pride in Asian heritage |
Relationships & More
| Status | Single |
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| Focus | Studies and hockey career |
Career
| Current Team | Vancouver Giants |
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| League | Western Hockey League (WHL) |
| Draft Year | 2026 |
| Draft Status | Drafted |
| Mock Draft Rank | 14th-15th (NYI) |
| Performance | Point-per-game defenceman |
| Drafted By | San Jose Sharks |
| Draft Round | 1st Round |
| Draft Position | 21st Overall |
Style Quotient
| Style | Athletic |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Expected to be the first British Columbian selected in the 2026 NHL Draft | |
| 2. Compared to top NHL defensemen heading into the draft | |
| 3. Committed to University of Denver for the 2026-2027 season | |
| 4. Defenceman eligible for the 2026 NHL Entry Draft | |
| 5. Ranked 16th among all North American skaters by NHL Central Scouting heading into the 2026 NHL Draft | |
| 6. Ranked 15th on Draft Prospects Hockey's big board for the 2026 NHL Draft | |
| 7. Projects as a puck-moving top-four defenceman at the NHL level |