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 selected 21st overall by the San Jose Sharks in the first round of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. The Richmond, British Columbia-born defenceman entered the draft as one of the top WHL prospects after a strong season with the Vancouver Giants and was widely projected as a first-round pick. He is committed to the University of Denver for the 2026-2027 season.
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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 |