Reilly Walsh (born April 21, 1999) is an American professional ice hockey defenseman currently playing for the Providence Bruins of the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Reilly Walsh
Walsh with the Utica Comets in 2023
Born (1999-04-21) April 21, 1999 (age 25)
North Falmouth, Massachusetts, U.S.
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
PositionDefense
ShootsRight
NHL team (P)
Cur. team
Former teams
Boston Bruins
Providence Bruins (AHL)
New Jersey Devils
NHL draft81st overall, 2017
New Jersey Devils
Playing career2020–present

Playing career

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Walsh was drafted by the New Jersey Devils in the third round (81st overall) of the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. On August 10, 2020, he signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Devils.[1] Walsh made his NHL debut for the Devils on April 26, 2022, against the Ottawa Senators and recorded his first NHL assist.[2]

In game 2 of the preliminary round of the 2023 Calder Cup playoffs, on his 24th birthday, Walsh scored the game-tying goal against the Laval Rocket with just two seconds left in regulation. Utica went on to win the game in overtime, clinching the series.[3]

Walsh was traded by the Devils to the Boston Bruins in exchange for Shane Bowers on June 26, 2023.[4]

Career statistics

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Regular season and playoffs

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Regular seasonPlayoffs
SeasonTeamLeagueGPGAPtsPIMGPGAPtsPIM
2013–14Proctor AcademyUSHS317202718
2014–15Proctor AcademyUSHS3513324538
2015–16Proctor AcademyUSHS2614264026
2015–16Tri-City StormUSHL21120
2016–17Proctor AcademyUSHS3030396932
2016–17Chicago SteelUSHL24281012
2017–18Harvard UniversityECAC337132016
2018–19Harvard UniversityECAC3312193112
2019–20Harvard UniversityECAC30819278
2020–21Binghamton DevilsAHL335101512
2021–22Utica CometsAHL70934431610220
2021–22New Jersey DevilsNHL10110
2022–23Utica CometsAHL71932414064150
2023–24Providence BruinsAHL60919281440220
NHL totals10110

International

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YearTeamEventResultGPGAPtsPIM
2016United StatesIH18 50114
Junior totals50114

Awards and honours

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AwardYear
USHL
Clark Cup (Chicago Steel)2017
College
ECAC All-Rookie Team2018
ECAC Third All-Star Team2019
All-Ivy League Honorable Mention Team2019, 2020

References

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  1. ^ "RELEASE: Devils Sign Reilly Walsh". NHL.com. August 10, 2020. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
  2. ^ Chauvancy, Alex (April 27, 2022). "5 Takeaways From Devils' 5-4 Overtime Loss to the Senators". The Hockey Writers. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
  3. ^ Zurkowsky, Herb (April 22, 2023). "Rocket flames out as streaking Comets eliminate Laval in AHL playoffs". montrealgazette.com. Montreal Gazette. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
  4. ^ "Bruins acquire Reilly Walsh from Devils". Boston Bruins. June 26, 2023. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
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