Ryker Evans

Ryker Garth Evans (born December 13, 2001) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman. He currently plays for the Seattle Kraken of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Career
Before playing in the NHL, Evans played parts of four seasons with the Regina Pats of the Western Hockey League (WHL). He had a successful time with the Pats and was named the assistant captain of the team.

He was drafted 35th overall by the Seattle Kraken in the 2021 NHL entry draft. On April 22, 2022, he signed a three-year, entry-level contract to join the Kraken. He was immediately sent down to play for their AHL-affiliate Coachella Valley Firebirds. On December 7, 2023, the Kraken called him up and he made his NHL debut in a 2–1 loss against the New Jersey Devils. On December 12, he recorded his first NHL point, assisting on a Pierre-Édouard Bellemare goal in a 4–0 win against the Florida Panthers. On March 22, 2024, Evans scored his first NHL goal against Karel Vejmelka in a 2–1 overtime loss to the Arizona Coyotes. On August 11, 2025, Evans signed a two-year, $4.1 million contract to stay with the Kraken.

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