It has been a successful season in the American Hockey League (AHL) for former Regina Pats defenceman Ryker Evans.
On Wednesday, Evans was named to the AHL All-Rookie Team.
A strong first impression. Introducing the 2022-23 AHL All-Rookie Team!
G- @brandonbussi33
D- @RykerEvans41
D- @JeremiePoirier4
F- @efrank_98
F- Tye Kartye
F- Georgii Merkulov: https://t.co/OeCUR5TlP8 | #AHLAwards pic.twitter.com/gFNKtbUYUv
— American Hockey League (@TheAHL) April 12, 2023
In his first season with the AHL’s Coachella Valley Firebirds, the defenceman has 44 points (6G-38A) in 68 games.
Evans was originally selected by the Seattle Kraken in the 2021 NHL Draft with the 35th overall selection in the 2nd round.
The defenceman spent four seasons with Regina (2018-22).
