Ryker Lee

Ryker Lee (born November 8, 2006) is an American college ice hockey player for Michigan State University of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). He was drafted 26th overall by the Nashville Predators in the first round of the 2025 NHL entry draft.

Playing career Lee attended high school and played four years for Shattuck-Saint Mary's. He then joined the Madison Capitols of the USHL, where he recorded one goal and one assist in two games during the 2023–24 season. During the 2024–25 season, in his draft eligible year, he led all rookies in scoring with 31 goals and 37 assists in 58 games, and he helped the Capitols reach the second round of the playoffs. Following the season he was named the USHL Rookie of the Year. Lee was also named MVP in the 2025 Chipotle All-American Game, which features the top 40 American draft-eligible prospects. On June 27, 2025, he was drafted 26th overall by the Nashville Predators in the first round of the 2025 NHL entry draft.

International play On December 24 2025, Lee was named to the United States men's national junior ice hockey team to compete at the 2026 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. During the tournament he recorded two goals and one assist in five games, and was eliminated in the quarterfinals by Finland.

Career statistics Regular season and playoffs Regular season Playoffs Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM 2023–24 Madison Capitols USHL 2 1 1 2 0 — — — — — 2024–25 Madison Capitols USHL 58 31 37 68 18 — — — — — 2025–26 Michigan State University B1G 35 15 15 30 26 — — — — —NCAA totals 35 15 15 30 26 — — — — —

International Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM 2023 United States IH18 5 0 1 1 2 2024 United States WJAC 3 0 1 1 2 2026 United States WJC 5th 5 2 1 3 2Junior totals 13 2 3 5 6