London Knights' First-Round Pick Ryan Beaulieu Joins Family Legacy
Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Ryan Beaulieu was selected 14th overall by the London Knights in the 2026 OHL Priority Selection.
- Beaulieu will follow in his father Josh Beaulieu's footsteps, who also played for the Knights and won the Memorial Cup in 2005.
- Ryan played for coach Danny Syvret this past season and models his game after Drew Doughty.
The London Knights have selected defenseman Ryan Beaulieu with the 14th overall pick in the 2026 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) Priority Selection, marking a significant moment for the Beaulieu family. Ryan will now have the opportunity to play for the same team his father, Josh Beaulieu, won the Memorial Cup with in 2005. "By the eighth or ninth pick I started to wonder if it might happen," Ryan admitted, expressing his excitement about the possibility of staying home and playing for the renowned Hunter brothers, Mark and Dale. Josh Beaulieu, a former Knights player and NHL draft pick, shared his gratitude, stating, "Iโm a big believer in everything happening for a reason. Weโre very grateful and now a new journey begins for him and for our family and weโre very excited." Ryan spent the previous season playing under coach Danny Syvret, a former teammate of his father's, and was recognized as one of the top defenders in the Alliance league, earning a spot on the All OHL Cup team. He models his playing style after Drew Doughty of the Los Angeles Kings.
By the eighth or ninth pick I started to wonder if it might happen. I started to think about how great it would be to be able to stay at home and play for Mark and Dale Hunter and follow in my dadโs footsteps.
Originally published by Global News in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.