Ryan Lin is a defender from Canada who plays for Univ. of Denver in the NCAA.

What team does Ryan Lin play for?

Ryan plays for Univ. of Denver in the NCAA.

How tall is Ryan Lin?

Ryan Lin is 180 cm (5'11") tall.

How much does Ryan Lin weigh?

Ryan Lin weighs 80 kg (176 lbs).

When was Ryan Lin born?

Ryan Lin was born on 2008-04-18 in Richmond, BC, CAN.

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Date of Birth: Apr 18, 2008
Age: 18
Place of Birth: Richmond, BC, CAN
Nation: Canada
Youth Team: -
Position: D
Height: 180 cm / 5'11"
Weight: 80 kg / 176 lbs
Shoots: R
Contract: -

Player Type: Mobile Defenseman
Puck-Moving Defenseman
NHL Rights: San Jose Sharks / Unsigned
Drafted: 2026 round 1 #21 overall by San Jose Sharks
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Lin already looks like an NHL defender. Combining high-end mobility, stick work, and physicality, he makes the tricky stops look routine. He defends the middle with intent, using every defensive skill possible to push opponents to the perimeter, where he then darts into a physical breakup.

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Brother: Teo Lin

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Ryan Lin — Career Statistics
S	Team	League	Regular Season						Postseason
S	Team	League	GP	G	A	TP	PIM	+/-	POST	GP	G	A	TP	PIM	+/-
21-22	Delta Hockey Academy U15 Prep G	CSSHL U15	29	3	28	31	2	-	Playoffs	5	0	5	5	0	-
21-22	Delta Hockey Academy U16 Prep	CSSHL U16	1	0	1	1	0	-
22-23	Delta Hockey Academy U15 Prep G	CSSHL U15	27	17	24	41	14	-	Playoffs	3	1	1	2	2	-
22-23	Delta Hockey Academy U17 Prep	CSSHL U17	4	0	4	4	0	-	Playoffs	5	2	5	7	0	-
23-24	Delta Hockey Academy U18 Prep	CSSHL U18	28	10	22	32	12	-	Playoffs	3	0	2	2	2	-
23-24	Richmond Sockeyes	PIJHL	1	0	1	1	0	-
23-24	Vancouver Giants	WHL	1	0	0	0	0	0	Playoffs	3	0	0	0	4	-1
24-25	Vancouver Giants	WHL	60	5	48	53	14	11	Playoffs	5	0	2	2	6	-8
24-25	Canada White U17	WHC-17	5	1	1	2	4	-
24-25	Canada U18	WJC-18	7	1	1	2	0	8
25-26	Vancouver Giants"C"	WHL	53	14	43	57	35	-19
25-26	Canada U18	WJC-18	5	1	5	6	0	7
26-27	Univ. of Denver	NCAA	2	1	0	1	0	1

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S	Team	League	Regular Season						Postseason
S	Team	League	GP	G	A	TP	PIM	+/-	POST	GP	G	A	TP	PIM	+/-
17-18	BC Junior Canucks	Brick Invitational	8	0	3	3	0	-
23-24	Team British Columbia	WHL Cup	5	0	2	2	0	-
23-24	Canada U16	YOG	4	1	4	5	0	6
25-26	Team CHL	Prospects Challenge	3	0	0	0	0	0
25-26	Canada U18	Hlinka Gretzky Cup	5	2	3	5	8	9

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2026-2027

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Ryan Lin — Career Totals
League	Regular Season								Postseason
League	Years	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM	+/-	Years	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM	+/-
Brick Invitational	1	8	0	3	3	0.38	0	-	0
CSSHL U15	2	56	20	52	72	1.29	16	-	2	8	1	6	7	0.88	2	-
CSSHL U16	1	1	0	1	1	1.00	0	-	0
CSSHL U17	1	4	0	4	4	1.00	0	-	1	5	2	5	7	1.40	0	-
CSSHL U18	1	28	10	22	32	1.14	12	-	1	3	0	2	2	0.67	2	-
Hlinka Gretzky Cup	1	5	2	3	5	1.00	8	9	0
NCAA	1	2	1	0	1	0.50	0	1	0
PIJHL	1	1	0	1	1	1.00	0	-	0
Prospects Challenge	1	3	0	0	0	0.00	0	0	0
WHC-17	1	5	1	1	2	0.40	4	-	0
WHL	3	114	19	91	110	0.96	49	-8	2	8	0	2	2	0.25	10	-9
WHL Cup	1	5	0	2	2	0.40	0	-	0
WJC-18	2	12	2	6	8	0.67	0	15	0
YOG	1	4	1	4	5	1.25	0	6	0

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Brick Invitational

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CSSHL U17

CSSHL U18

Hlinka Gretzky Cup

NCAA

PIJHL

Prospects Challenge

WHC-17

WHL

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WHL Cup

WJC-18

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Ryan Lin — Awards by Season
Season	Awards by Season
2021-2022	CSSHL U15 Champion
2023-2024	CSSHL U18 First All-Star Team (BC) YOG Most Assists by Defenseman (4) YOG Most Points by Defenseman (5)
2024-2025	CHL All-Rookie Team U17 WHC Gold Medal U18 WJC Gold Medal WHL Most Assists by Rookie (48)
2025-2026	Hlinka Gretzky Cup Bronze Medal U18 WJC Most Points by Defenseman (6) U18 WJC Top 3 Player on Team WHL (West) Second All-Star Team

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Ryan Lin — Transactions
Date	Status	From	To	Source
04/02/2026	Confirmed	Vancouver Giants	Univ. of Denver	Details
05/18/2023	Confirmed	Delta Hockey Academy U15 Prep G	Vancouver Giants	Details

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