Ryan Nugent-Hopkins

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: Biography in Details

Who is Ryan Nugent-Hopkins?

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He currently plays as a center-forward for the team named Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League (NHL). He is an alternate captain of the team. He was selected first overall by the Oilers in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.

What is the nationality of Ryan Nugent-Hopkins?

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins was born on April 12, 1993, in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. His nationality is Canadian and he is of North American ethnicity.

His birth name is Ryan Jarromie Noel Nugent-Hopkins. He is the son of Canadian parents Deb Nugent(mother) and Roger Hopkins(father). He has one older brother named Adam Nugent-Hopkins.

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: Education History

Regarding his education, Ryan attended Burnaby North Secondary School in British Columbia. He used to take part in the school’s hockey academy. for high school education, he attended Hunting Hills High School, in Red Deer and graduated from there itself.

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: Professional Life and Career

Ryan began his ice hockey career playing for the Burnaby Winter Club in his hometown while attending Burnaby North Secondary School. He played most of his minor hockey for the Burnaby Winter Club. He had captained this team. He was then drafted overall in the 2008 Western Hockey League.

During the 2008 Mac’s AAA midget hockey tournament, Nugent-Hopkins was named the Tournament MVP. He was also named the 2008 BC Minor Hockey Player of the Year. He earned the WHL Rookie of the Year award. He ranked 6th in the NHL Draft. On June 24, 2011, Nugent-Hopkins was selected first overall in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft by the Edmonton Oilers. On July 2, 2011, he agreed to terms with the Oilers on a three-year NHL entry-level contract.

He played his first game for the Oilers in the team’s first game of the 2011–12 season on October 9. On November 2, 2011, Hopkins was named Rookie of the Month for October. He was nominated for the Calder Memorial Trophy in April 2012. He set a new NHL record for the earliest career hat trick for a first overall pick.

He signed a seven-year extension with the Oilers on September 19, 2013. He also played in the 2015 NHL All-Star game. He has played several games for Team Canada. He was also a member of Team North America for the 2016 World Cup of Hockey tournament.

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: Salary and Net Worth 2024

He has a net worth of $7 million as of 2024, and his salary is $6 million/year.

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: Rumors, and Controversy

Rumors were that Edmonton Oilers were keen on trading the Rangers’ player Ryan Nugent. Ryan had not been dragged into the major controversy to date.

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: Description Of Body Measurement

Ryan Nugent has a height of 6 feet and his weight is around 88.9 kg. He has hazel blue eye color and his hair color is dark brown. His other body measurements are not known.

Is Ryan Nugent-Hopkins active on social media?

He is not active on any other social media and does not have accounts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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