Bryce McConnell-Barker
C
#18
- DOB: 6/24/2004
- Ht: 6-2
- Wt: 191
- Hometown: London, ONT
- Drafted: 3rd round (97th) in 2022 (NYR)
Career Notes: 2023-24: Made pro debut on 5/8/24 in Game 3 of the Atlantic Division Semifinals Vs. PRO (5/8/24), recording one shot. Recorded three shots in four Calder Cup Playoff games (0 pts). Recorded 51 points (22 g, 29 a) in 52 GP w/ OHL Soo in 2023-24. Recorded two goals on 4/17/24 Vs. Saginaw. Collected a season-high three points on 4/17/24 (2 g, 1 a) Vs. Saginaw and 4/1/24 @ Guelph (1 g, 2 a). Scored GWG on 4/17/24 Vs. Saginaw. Recorded a season-high four shots on goal on 3/28/24 Vs. Guelph. Finished third on the Greyhounds in regular season points. Scored 15 points (5 g, 10 a) in 11 Playoff GP w/ OHL Soo. Finished second on the club in playoff points, one behind teammate Gavin Hayes…2022-23: Scored 77 points (30 g, 47 a) in 68 GP w/ OHL Soo Greyhounds. Set new career-highs in goals (30), assists (47), and points (77). Served as captain of Greyhounds. Led team in points (77) and assists (47). Finished second on club in goals w/ 30 (Kalvyn Watson 1st w/ 35). Recorded six two goals outings during the 2022-23 season w/ OHL Soo. Recorded a season-high three assists and four points (1 g, 3 a) on 1/8/23 Vs. London. Also recorded three points (2 g, 1 a) on 10/28/22 @ Kingston and 1/18/23 Vs. Saginaw and (1 g, 2 a) on 3/24/23 Vs. Saginaw. Named OHL’s ‘Player of the Week’ from 1/2/23 – 1/8/23...2021-22: Scored 49 points (23 g, 26 a) in 68 GP as a rookie. Added five points (1 g, 4 a) in 10 Playoff games. Made OHL debut on 1/8/21 Vs. North Bay. Scored first OHL goal on 10/14/21 @ Barrie. Scored goals in three straight games from 10/14/21 – 10/16/21. Scored two goals in back-to-back games on 11/5/21 and 11/6/21, both Vs. Guelph. Also recorded two goals on 3/18/22 @ Flint. Scored a season-high three points (1 g, 2 a) on both 2/6/22 and 4/8/22, both @ Sudbury. Earned Soo’s ‘Rookie of the Year’ Award following the season.…Transactions: Selected by the New York Rangers in the third round, 97th overall, in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. Signed three-year, entry-level contract with the Rangers on 3/23/23 (Contract to begin in 2023-24 season). Signed ATO w/ AHL Hartford for the remainder of the 2022-23 season on 3/28/23.