Ryan Shea

Ryan Shea (born February 11, 1997) is an American professional ice hockey defenseman currently playing for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Ryan Shea
Shea at Northeastern
Born	(1997-02-11) February 11, 1997 (age 28) Milton, Massachusetts, U.S.
Height	6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight	176 lb (80 kg; 12 st 8 lb)
Position	Defense
Shoots	Left
NHL team	Pittsburgh Penguins
National team	United States
NHL draft	121st overall, 2015 Chicago Blackhawks
Playing career	2021–present

Playing career

Shea attended Boston College High School and played junior hockey with the Youngstown Phantoms of the United States Hockey League (USHL).^[1][2] He was selected by the Chicago Blackhawks in the fourth round, 121st overall, of the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.^[3]

Shea played college hockey with Northeastern of the Hockey East from 2016 to 2020.^[4] In the 2019–20 season, Shea was named a Hockey East Second-Team All-Star,^[5] and served as Northeastern's captain.^[6]

After completing his tenure with Northeastern, Shea became a free agent on August 15, 2020.^[7] On August 19, 2020, Shea signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Dallas Stars.^[8]

On June 29, 2022, Shea signed a one-year contract extension with Dallas.^[9]

As a free agent, following three seasons within the Stars organization, Shea was signed to a one-year, $775,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins on July 1, 2023.^[10] Shea made his NHL debut on October 21, 2023, in Pittsburgh's game against the St. Louis Blues.^[11] On April 4, 2024, Shea scored his first NHL goal, against Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren in a 4–1 Penguins win.^[12]

On July 1, 2024, Shea signed another one-year contract with Pittsburgh.^[13] On March 7, 2025, Shea re-signed with the Penguins on a one-year contract through the 2025–26 NHL season.^[14]

International play

Medal record
Representing  United States
Ice hockey
World Championships
	2021 Latvia

Shea, after completing his first professional season, was added to the United States national team to compete in the 2021 IIHF World Championship in Riga, Latvia.^[15] He collected 1 assist in 3 games for the United States, helping collect a Bronze medal in defeating Russia in the third place playoff.^[16][17]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2012–13	Boston College High	USHS		23	3	9	12	14		—	—	—	—	—
2013–14	Boston College High	USHS		19	5	16	21	12		—	—	—	—	—
2014–15	Boston College High	USHS		22	6	29	35	18		—	—	—	—	—
2014–15	Youngstown Phantoms	USHL		2	0	0	0	0		—	—	—	—	—
2015–16	Youngstown Phantoms	USHL		28	2	5	7	32		—	—	—	—	—
2016–17	Northeastern University	HE		38	1	13	14	8		—	—	—	—	—
2017–18	Northeastern University	HE		38	1	16	17	24		—	—	—	—	—
2018–19	Northeastern University	HE		39	3	13	16	12		—	—	—	—	—
2019–20	Northeastern University	HE		34	5	26	31	10		—	—	—	—	—
2020–21	Texas Stars	AHL		27	0	6	6	10		—	—	—	—	—
2021–22	Texas Stars	AHL		66	3	29	32	23		2	0	0	0	0
2022–23	Texas Stars	AHL		70	7	21	28	36		8	0	4	4	6
2023–24	Pittsburgh Penguins	NHL		31	1	0	1	6		—	—	—	—	—
2023–24	Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins	AHL		22	2	4	6	8		2	0	0	0	0
2024–25	Pittsburgh Penguins	NHL		39	2	3	5	14		—	—	—	—	—
NHL totals				70	3	3	6	20		—	—	—	—	—

International

Year	Team	Event	Result		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2021	United States	WC			3	0	1	1	0
Senior totals					3	0	1	1	0

Awards and honours

Award	Year
USHS
All-USA Hockey Second Team	2015
College
HE Second All-Star Team	2020
(New England) D1 All-Stars	2020