Sam O'Reilly

Sam O'Reilly
Born (2006-03-30) March 30, 2006 (age 18)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 178 lb (81 kg; 12 st 10 lb)
Position Forward
Shoots Right
NHL team (P)
Cur. team		 Edmonton Oilers
London Knights (OHL)
NHL draft 32nd overall, 2024
Edmonton Oilers

Sam O'Reilly (born March 30, 2006) is a Canadian ice hockey player who plays for the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) as a prospect to the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League (NHL). O'Reilly was drafted 32nd overall by the Oilers in the 2024 NHL entry draft.

Playing career

During the 2022–23 season, he was scoreless in five regular season games for the London Knights.[1] During the 2023–24 season, in his first full season with the team, he recorded 20 goals and 36 assists in 68 regular season games. He ranked third among OHL freshmen in scoring. During the playoffs he recorded five goals and seven assists in 16 games, and helped lead the Knights to the J. Ross Robertson Cup.[2][3][4] Following the season he was named to the OHL Second All-Rookie team.[5]

On June 28, 2024, O'Reilly was drafted 32nd overall by the Edmonton Oilers in the 2024 NHL entry draft.[6][7] Following the draft, O'Reilly took part in the Oilers Development Camp and also later, their main training camp before being returned to the Knights for the 2024–25 season. On October 21, 2024, O'Reilly signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Oilers.[8]

Personal life

O'Reilly's nickname is "Peanut", due to his peanut allergy.[9]

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2022–23 London Knights OHL 5 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0
2023–24 London Knights OHL 68 20 36 56 34 16 5 7 12 13
OHL totals 73 20 36 56 34 19 5 7 12 13

Awards and honours

Award Year Ref
OHL
Second All-Rookie Team 2024 [5]
J. Ross Robertson Cup champion 2024 [4]

References

  1. ^ Morreale, Mike G. (March 15, 2024). "2024 NHL Draft notebook: O'Reilly excelling as strong 2-way forward in OHL". NHL.com. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
  2. ^ "RELEASE: Oilers acquire 32nd overall pick & select Sam O'Reilly from London". NHL.com. June 28, 2024. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
  3. ^ "Make it five London Knights OHL titles in two decades". The London Free Press. May 23, 2024. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
  4. ^ a b Brown, Jared (May 16, 2024). "London Knights Are Victorious Once Again Capturing the 2024 OHL Championship". The Hockey News. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
  5. ^ a b Sweetland, Josh (May 28, 2024). "OHL Announces 2023-24 All-Star and All-Rookie Teams". chl.ca. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
  6. ^ Knoll, Andrew (June 28, 2024). "Oilers trade up to No. 32, select forward Sam O'Reilly". Sportsnet. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
  7. ^ McCurdy, Bruce (June 28, 2024). "Surprise! Edmonton Oilers trade for last pick in first round, select London Knights forward Sam O'Reilly". Edmonton Journal. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
  8. ^ "RELEASE: Oilers sign O'Reilly to entry-level contract". Edmonton Oilers. October 21, 2024. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
  9. ^ Cowan, Greg (November 4, 2023). "'Peanut' scores late winner as Knights top Attack 3-2". Owen Sound Sun Times. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by Edmonton Oilers' first round draft pick
2024 		Succeeded by
Incumbent


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