London Knights' First-Round Pick Ryan Beaulieu Joins Family Legacy

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, "I’m a big believer in everything happening for a reason. We’re very grateful and now a new journey begins for him and for our family and we’re 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.

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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 dad’s footsteps.