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Boston CollegeYear: 2025See School Profile Page

Sophomore, Forward, Amherst, Massachusetts

During his collegiate hockey career at Boston College from 2023 to 2025, Ryan Leonard established himself as one of college hockey’s most dynamic power forwards and prolific goal scorers. As a freshman in 2023–24, he tallied 60 points (31 goals, 29 assists) in 41 games, leading the Eagles to the National Championship Game, earning Hockey East All-Rookie Team and AHCA East Second Team All-American honors, and setting Boston College’s freshman single-season goal record. In his sophomore 2024–25 campaign, Leonard elevated his play even further, posting 54 points (28 goals, 26 assists) in 37 games while earning Hockey East First Team All-Star, AHCA East First Team All-American, and selection as a Top 10 Finalist for the Hobey Baker Memorial Award. Throughout his time in Chestnut Hill, Leonard actively participated in team community outreach initiatives, including:

  • Boston College Youth Hockey Clinics: Volunteering at regional clinics to coach and mentor young hockey players in the Boston area.
  • Campus & Community Outreach: Participating in athletic department community engagement events and visits to local healthcare facilities.
  • Student-Athlete Mentorship: Engaging in campus student-athlete leadership programs and local youth outreach during his collegiate tenure.
Prior to entering college, Leonard developed in the U.S. National Team Development Program (USNTDP), recording 94 points in 57 games during his draft season and scoring the golden goal in overtime to secure Team USA's gold medal at the 2023 IIHF World U18 Championship. Known for his intense physical drive and lethal scoring touch, Leonard was selected in the first round (8th overall) by the Washington Capitals in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. Internationally, he also represented the United States at two IIHF World Junior Championships, winning a gold medal in 2024 and serving as an alternate captain during the 2025 tournament. Following the conclusion of his sophomore NCAA season at Boston College, Leonard officially signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Washington Capitals on March 31, 2025, and made his NHL debut before the close of the 2024–25 regular season.

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