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Ridly Greig (born August 8, 2002) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre for the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected by the Senators in the first round of the 2020 NHL entry draft with the 28th overall pick.[1]
Key Information
Playing career
[edit]Amateur
[edit]Greig was selected by the Brandon Wheat Kings of the Western Hockey League (WHL) in the first round, eight overall, of the 2017 WHL bantam draft.[2] In his first season of junior hockey with Brandon, Greig appeared in only four games during the 2017–18 season, marking just one assist.[3] In his second season with Brandon, and his first full one in the WHL in 2018–19, Greig recorded 14 goals and 21 assists for 35 points in 63 games.[3] He returned to Brandon for the COVID-19 pandemic-shortened 2019–20 season, recording 26 goals and 60 points in 54 games before the season was ended prematurely on March 23, 2020 with no playoffs.[3][4] The following 2020–21 season was again abbreviated by the pandemic, starting on December 4, 2020[5] limited to just 24 games and no playoffs.[6] Greig appeared in 21 of Brandon's 24 games, scoring 10 goals and 32 points.[3] Ahead of the 2021–22 season, Greig was named the 66th captain in Wheat Kings history.[7] He made 39 appearances with Brandon that season, recording 26 goals and 63 points.[3] The Wheat Kings made the WHL playoffs for the first time in Greig's time with the team. Brandon was eliminated by the Red Deer Rebels in six games in the best-of-seven first round series.[8] Greig added two goals and three points in the series.[3]
Professional
[edit]Greig was selected by the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League (NHL) in the first round, 28th overall, of the 2020 NHL entry draft. He signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Senators on December 30, 2020.[9] He joined Ottawa's American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Belleville Senators, at the end of the 2021–22 season and played in Belleville's Calder Cup playoff loss to the Rochester Americans.[10] He joined Belleville full-time at the beginning of the 2022–23 season. Greig was recalled by Ottawa on January 23, 2023.[11] Greig made his NHL debut on January 25, 2023, in Ottawa against the New York Islanders playing on a line with Alex DeBrincat and Claude Giroux. He registered an assist in the game.[12] On February 19, 2023, Greig scored his first NHL goal against the St. Louis Blues.[13] Greig was assigned to Belleville on February 25, 2023, after playing in 11 games for Ottawa.[14] He was recalled again by Ottawa on March 15, 2023, after Ottawa had lost four straight games.[15] Greig finished the season in Ottawa, recording two goals and nine points in 20 games. He added 15 goals and 29 points in 39 games with Belleville.[3]
He made Ottawa's lineup out of training camp ahead of the 2023–24 season and was expected to add some secondary scoring, grit and toughness to Ottawa's bottom two lines.[16] Early in the season, he missed ten games after suffering a high ankle sprain, returning December 4, playing on the third line with Dominik Kubalík and Mathieu Joseph.[17] On January 16, 2024, he scored two goals in a 7–4 loss to the Colorado Avalanche.[18] On February 10, in a 5–3 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs, Greig used a slapshot to score a goal on an empty net very late in the game, a play Maple Leafs' defenceman Morgan Rielly took issue with and skated over and cross-checked Grieg in the face.[19] Grieg was not seriously injured in the interaction, however, this led to Rielly to being suspended by the NHL for five games.[20] He played in 72 games, recording 13 goals and 26 points.[21]
During the Senators training camp ahead of the 2024–25 season, Greig suffered an upper-body injury in an exhibition game with the Toronto Maple Leafs.[22] Then in mid October, he suffered another upper-body injury,[23] forcing him to miss a week of games. He returned to the lineup on October 21 against the Utah Hockey Club.[24] On January 10, 2025, Greig signed a four-year contract extension with Ottawa.[25][26]
International play
[edit]| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Representing | ||
| Ice hockey | ||
| World Junior Championships | ||
| 2022 Canada | ||
Greig was selected for Team Canada's roster for the 2022 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. He distinguished himself in the early going, being named the team's best player in two of four group-stage games.[27][28][29] He then suffered an injury in the first period of the quarter-final game against Team Switzerland, as a result of which he missed the remainder of the tournament, considered a significant loss for the team.[30] However, Greig shared in Team Canada's eventual gold medal win.[31]
Greig accepted an invitation to make his senior national team debut at the 2024 IIHF World Championship.[32] Grieg appeared in five games,[21] as Canada finished fourth in the tournament, losing the bronze medal game to Sweden, 4–2.[33]
Personal life
[edit]Greig's father Mark played nine seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Hartford Whalers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Calgary Flames and Philadelphia Flyers.[34] He has two sisters named Kyra and Dara. Dara is a professional ice hockey player for the Montreal Victoire of the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL). Previously she played college ice hockey at Wisconsin and Colgate.[35][36] His other sister Kyra as of 2019–20 played for the University of Lethbridge in the Canadian U Sports League.[37]
Career statistics
[edit]Regular season and playoffs
[edit]| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 2017–18 | Lethbridge Hurricanes Midget AAA | AMHL | 32 | 24 | 30 | 54 | 44 | 12 | 5 | 16 | 21 | 20 | ||
| 2017–18 | Brandon Wheat Kings | WHL | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2018–19 | Brandon Wheat Kings | WHL | 63 | 14 | 21 | 35 | 57 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2019–20 | Brandon Wheat Kings | WHL | 56 | 26 | 34 | 60 | 83 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2020–21 | Belleville Senators | AHL | 7 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2020–21 | Brandon Wheat Kings | WHL | 21 | 10 | 22 | 32 | 39 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2021–22 | Brandon Wheat Kings | WHL | 39 | 26 | 37 | 63 | 92 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 22 | ||
| 2021–22 | Belleville Senators | AHL | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||
| 2022–23 | Belleville Senators | AHL | 39 | 15 | 14 | 29 | 46 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2022–23 | Ottawa Senators | NHL | 20 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2023–24 | Ottawa Senators | NHL | 72 | 13 | 13 | 26 | 66 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2024–25 | Ottawa Senators | NHL | 78 | 13 | 21 | 34 | 60 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | ||
| NHL totals | 170 | 28 | 41 | 69 | 138 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | ||||
International
[edit]| Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Canada Red | U17 | 4th | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14 | |
| 2019 | Canada | HG18 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | ||
| 2022 | Canada | WJC | 5 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 8 | ||
| 2024 | Canada | WC | 4th | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| Junior totals | 16 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 26 | ||||
| Senior totals | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ||||
References
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- ^ Rosset, Mitch (May 4, 2017). "Brandon Wheat Kings select Ridly Greig in first round of WHL Bantam Draft". Global News. Retrieved February 2, 2025.
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- ^ "WHL Announces December Start Date for 2020-21 Regular Season". Brandon Wheat Kings. August 6, 2020. Retrieved February 2, 2025 – via CHL.ca.
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- ^ "Greig Named 66th Captain in Wheat Kings History". Brandon Wheat Kings. October 7, 2021. Retrieved February 2, 2022 – via CHL.ca.
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- ^ "After Belleville's abrupt end to AHL playoffs, what's next for Senators prospects?". The Belleville Intelligencer. May 10, 2022. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
- ^ "Senators recall forward Ridly Greig from AHL Belleville". Sportsnet. January 23, 2023. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
- ^ Garrioch, Bruce (January 26, 2023). "Snapshots: Rookie Ridly Greig's debut with the Ottawa Senators was a 'dream come true'". Calgary Herald. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
- ^ "Stutzle has 2 goals, assist in Senators win against Blues". NHL. February 19, 2023. Retrieved March 1, 2023.
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- ^ "Senators' Ridly Greig back at practice after exiting vs. Maple Leafs with upper-body injury". Sportsnet. September 25, 2024. Retrieved February 2, 2025.
- ^ Horwat, Nick (October 16, 2024). "Senators Lose Key Forward for Multiple Weeks". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved February 2, 2025.
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- ^ Garrioch, Bruce (January 10, 2025). "After extending Ridly Greig, Senators now must get their act together". Ottawa Citizen. Retrieved February 2, 2025.
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- ^ Ellis, Steven (August 21, 2022). "World Junior Championships: Top 20 players from the 2022 summer tournament". The Hockey News. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
- ^ "Canada's Ridly Greig to miss World Juniors gold medal game with injury". Sportsnet. August 19, 2022. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
- ^ Sandor, Steven (August 20, 2022). "Canada defeats Finland in OT thriller for gold at world juniors in Edmonton". CBC Sports. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
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- ^ "Canada finishes fourth at 2024 IIHF World Championship". Hockey Canada. May 26, 2024. Retrieved February 2, 2025.
- ^ "Ridly Greig". Elite Prospects. Retrieved October 8, 2020.
- ^ "Greig, Dara 2023–24 Women's Ice Hockey Roster". Colgate Raiders. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
- ^ Adams, Alex (June 26, 2024). "Batherson And Greig Sibling Ties Bind The PWHL And NHL". The Hockey News. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
- ^ "2020–21 Women's Hockey Roster: Dara Greig". University of Wisconsin Badgers. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
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Ridly Greig
View on GrokipediaEarly life
Family background
Ridly Greig was born on August 8, 2002, in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, into a family deeply immersed in hockey.[4] His father, Mark Greig, enjoyed a nine-season career in the National Hockey League from 1990 to 2003, appearing in 125 regular-season games with the Hartford Whalers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Calgary Flames, and Philadelphia Flyers, where he recorded 13 goals and 27 assists.[6] Mark, who was selected 15th overall in the 1990 NHL Entry Draft by the Whalers, provided Ridly with early insights into professional hockey through stories and guidance drawn from his own experiences as a right winger.[7] Ridly's mother, Cindy Greig, played a pivotal role in fostering the family's hockey-centric environment, serving as his first coach during minor hockey days and dedicating significant time to supporting his and his siblings' development while Mark traveled for scouting duties with the Philadelphia Flyers.[8] The family initially lived in Coaldale, Alberta, before relocating to nearby Lethbridge, where Ridly grew up in a household where hockey was a constant presence, influenced by his father's professional background and the local pond hockey culture.[9] Ridly has two older sisters, Kyra and Dara, both accomplished hockey players who contributed to the competitive family dynamic. Kyra competed in U Sports women's hockey at the University of Lethbridge and the University of Calgary, while Dara was selected 23rd overall by the Montréal Victoire in the 2024 PWHL Draft and currently plays forward for the team.[10][11] The siblings' shared passion created an intense, 24/7 hockey atmosphere at home, with Cindy ensuring balanced support amid the demands of Mark's post-playing career in scouting.[10]Youth hockey development
Ridly Greig began his hockey journey in Lethbridge, Alberta, where he developed through the local minor hockey system under the Lethbridge Minor Hockey Association. He played for the Lethbridge Golden Hawks U15 AAA team from 2015 to 2017, competing in the Alberta Elite Hockey League (AEHL) U15, where he recorded 96 games, 49 goals, and 92 assists for 141 points.[12] In 2017-2018, he advanced to the Lethbridge Hurricanes U18 AAA team in the AEHL U18, contributing 29 goals and 46 assists in 44 games for 75 points.[12] These experiences in local AAA programs honed his skills in competitive environments, emphasizing team play and progression within Alberta's structured minor hockey leagues.[13] Greig's early involvement extended beyond playing to community service, earning him four youth volunteer recognition awards, including an honor from the Whitecourt Chamber of Commerce for his contributions to local sports initiatives.[12] His participation in provincial tournaments marked initial notable achievements, such as winning the 2017 Alberta Cup with Team South and securing a silver medal at the 2017 WHL Cup, followed by a bronze at the 2018 Telus Cup.[12] These successes highlighted his emerging talent in high-stakes youth competitions. Family hockey heritage, including his father's professional background, served as a key motivational factor in his dedication to the sport.[10] Physically, Greig stands at 6 feet 0 inches and weighs 185 pounds, playing as a left-shot center with a gritty, physical style that combines skill with intense competitiveness.[5] By around age 15 in 2017, he became eligible for major junior drafts, culminating in his selection eighth overall by the Brandon Wheat Kings in the WHL Bantam Draft, signaling the transition from minor to structured junior development.[4]Playing career
Junior career
Ridly Greig was selected eighth overall by the Brandon Wheat Kings in the 2017 WHL Bantam Draft after a standout season with the Lethbridge Golden Hawks U15 AAA, where he recorded 22 goals and 49 assists for 71 points in 35 games.[14][15] He made his WHL debut during the 2017–18 season, appearing in four regular-season games and registering one assist, as he primarily competed in midget hockey that year.[3] Greig transitioned to a full-time role with the Wheat Kings in the 2018–19 season, posting 14 goals and 21 assists for 35 points in 63 games, establishing himself as a reliable two-way forward known for his physical play and defensive awareness.[3] His production surged in 2019–20, leading the team with 26 goals and 34 assists for 60 points in 56 games, showcasing improved offensive instincts and speed.[3] The 2020–21 season was abbreviated due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but Greig still managed 10 goals and 22 assists for 32 points in 21 games, earning alternate captain honors.[4][3] Despite missing time with injuries, including a lower-body issue in March 2022, he captained the team in 2021–22 and achieved a career-high 26 goals and 37 assists for 63 points in 39 games, demonstrating leadership and resilience.[16][17][3] Over his WHL tenure from 2017 to 2022, Greig appeared in 183 regular-season games with the Wheat Kings, accumulating 76 goals, 115 assists, and 191 points.[3] In the playoffs, he contributed notably as captain in 2021–22, scoring two goals in six games during Brandon's first-round exit against the Red Deer Rebels.[4] Greig's strong two-way game, physicality, and ability to frustrate opponents drew attention leading into the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, where scouting reports praised his 200-foot competitiveness, transitional play, and intelligent defensive reads; he was ranked as high as 14th by NHL Central Scouting and selected 28th overall by the Ottawa Senators.[18] Following the draft, he signed a three-year entry-level contract with Ottawa on December 29, 2020.[19]Professional career
Greig began his professional career with the Belleville Senators of the American Hockey League (AHL) following his entry-level contract signing with the Ottawa Senators on December 29, 2020. His AHL tenure from 2021 to 2023 was limited by injuries, where he appeared in only one playoff game in 2021–22. Over 46 regular-season games across the 2020–21 and 2022–23 seasons, he recorded 16 goals and 16 assists for 32 points.[20][21] Greig made his NHL debut with the Ottawa Senators on January 25, 2023, against the New York Islanders, where he earned his first NHL point with an assist on Claude Giroux's game-winning goal. He scored his first NHL goal on February 19, 2023, against the St. Louis Blues in a 7–3 victory. In his rookie 2022–23 season, split between the NHL and AHL, Greig posted 9 points (2 goals, 7 assists) in 20 NHL games.[22][23][5] Entering the 2023–24 season as a full-time NHLer, Greig led all rookies with 7 points in October, highlighting his early offensive impact. He completed his first full NHL campaign with 26 points (13 goals, 13 assists) in 72 games, establishing himself as a versatile middle-six forward known for his physical play. His development continued in 2024–25, where he achieved a career-high 34 points (13 goals, 21 assists) in 78 games, including 138 hits that underscored his evolving physicality, and won 54.7% of his faceoffs. However, upper-body injuries caused him to miss the first three regular-season games, with his return on October 23, 2024, against the Utah Hockey Club, where he scored a power-play goal. In the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs, Greig made his postseason debut, appearing in 6 games and recording 1 goal during Ottawa's first-round series.[24][5][25] On January 10, 2025, Greig signed a four-year contract extension with the Senators worth $13 million, carrying an average annual value of $3.25 million and extending through the 2028–29 season. In the early 2025–26 season, as of November 19, 2025, through 19 games, he has contributed 8 points (2 goals, 6 assists) while maintaining strong faceoff efficiency of 57.0% and continuing to emphasize physical engagement in his game.[5][4][26]International career
Junior level
Ridly Greig began his international junior career with Team Canada Red at the 2018 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge, where he contributed to the team's silver medal finish after a 3-1 loss to the United States in the final.[4] Playing in six games, Greig recorded one assist and accumulated 14 penalty minutes, showcasing his physical presence on the ice. His selection to the roster came through Hockey Canada's evaluation process, which included regional tournaments and national development camps emphasizing skill, competitiveness, and team fit. In August 2019, Greig represented Canada at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup, helping secure a silver medal in a 3-2 loss to Russia in the final.[4] Over five games, he tallied three points (two goals and one assist), including multi-point efforts that highlighted his offensive instincts and leadership among top under-18 prospects.[18] Greig earned his spot via a national selection camp in Edmonton, where his strong training camp performance—demonstrating speed, playmaking, and tenacity—impressed evaluators and elevated his visibility ahead of the 2020 NHL Draft. This international exposure significantly boosted his draft stock, with scouts noting his ability to compete against elite peers as a key factor in his first-round selection by the Ottawa Senators at No. 28 overall.[18] Greig's most prominent junior international tournament came at the 2022 IIHF World Under-20 Championship in Edmonton and Red Deer, Alberta, where he helped Canada claim gold with a 3-2 overtime victory over Finland in the final. Selected following a preparatory camp in Banff that featured exhibition games against U SPORTS all-stars, Greig impressed with his physical style and two-way play during evaluations.[27] In five games before an injury sidelined him, he notched six points (three goals and three assists), including timely scoring that energized Canada's attack.[28] Greig suffered a shoulder injury in the quarterfinal win over Switzerland, causing him to miss the semifinal against Finland and the gold-medal game, though his early contributions underscored his value to the squad.[29]Senior level
Greig made his senior international debut for Team Canada at the 2024 IIHF World Championship held in Prague and Ostrava, Czechia, where he was selected as one of the youngest players on the roster at age 21.[30] Alongside fellow young forwards like Connor Bedard and Adam Fantilli, Greig contributed to Canada's fourth-place finish, which included a semifinal loss to Switzerland and a 4–2 defeat to Sweden in the bronze medal game. Leading up to the tournament, Greig featured in two pre-tournament exhibition games, recording one goal and two assists to help Canada defeat Austria 5–1 on May 5 and Hungary 4–0 on May 7.[31] In the tournament itself, Greig appeared in five of Canada's ten games, serving in a physical role with penalty-killing duties and accumulating two penalty minutes without registering a point.[32][28] His experience from his rookie NHL season with the Ottawa Senators facilitated a smooth transition to the senior level.[33] As of 2025, Greig remains eligible to compete for Canada in upcoming senior events, including the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, Italy.[34]Personal life
Family
Ridly Greig shares a close-knit relationship with his parents, Mark and Cindy Greig, who have provided unwavering support throughout his professional career. His father, Mark, a former NHL player who appeared in 125 games across multiple teams from 1990 to 2003, now works as a scout for the Philadelphia Flyers and frequently offers guidance drawn from his own experiences.[8] Ridly often cites his father's NHL tenure as a primary inspiration for his development as a player.[10] Greig's two older sisters, Kyra and Dara, remain integral to his family dynamic and continue to pursue paths in women's hockey. Kyra Greig, after competing in U Sports at the University of Lethbridge and the University of Calgary, transitioned into coaching and now works with the Southern Express program and a team in Okotoks, Alberta, where she recently co-hosted a development camp in August 2025.[35] Dara Greig, following her collegiate career at Colgate University and the University of Wisconsin—where she contributed to a 2021 NCAA National Championship—debuted professionally with the Montreal Victoire of the PWHL in the 2024–25 season after being drafted 23rd overall in June 2024.[11][36] The siblings' bonds have strengthened in recent years, particularly with Dara's relocation to nearby Montreal, facilitating frequent reunions and mutual encouragement. In December 2024, Ridly attended a PWHL game in Ottawa to support Dara and the Victoire, marking a celebratory sibling milestone as both achieved professional success in their respective leagues.[37] Family members regularly attend Ridly's games with the Ottawa Senators, including his father joining the team on a fathers' trip during the 2025–26 season road games in November 2025.[38] Since being drafted by the Senators in 2020, Ridly has resided in the Ottawa area, allowing for easier family visits and ongoing support during his NHL tenure.[39]Community involvement
Ridly Greig has extended his early involvement in youth hockey volunteering into his professional career with the Ottawa Senators, supporting team-led community programs in Ottawa and Western Quebec.[40] As part of the Senators' efforts, Greig has contributed to initiatives like the renewed First Blood program with Canadian Blood Services, where his on-ice achievements, such as scoring goals, have triggered corporate donations to support blood donation drives and health awareness.[41] In 2025, Greig made appearances promoting hockey development in Alberta communities through features highlighting his pathway from minor hockey to the NHL, inspiring young players and emphasizing leadership off the ice.[12] Greig balances these off-ice commitments with his demanding NHL schedule, prioritizing community engagement during the season while managing training and games.[5]Career statistics and awards
Regular season and playoffs
Greig began his junior career with the Brandon Wheat Kings in the Western Hockey League (WHL), where he played from 2017 to 2022, accumulating 183 games with 76 goals and 115 assists for 191 points, alongside 271 penalty minutes.[4] His production increased steadily, peaking in the 2021–22 season with 63 points in 39 games before transitioning to professional leagues. In the WHL playoffs, he appeared in only six games during the 2021–22 postseason, recording 2 goals and 1 assist for 3 points and 22 penalty minutes.[4] In the American Hockey League (AHL), Greig suited up for the Belleville Senators, Ottawa's affiliate, across three seasons from 2020 to 2023, totaling 46 regular-season games with 16 goals and 16 assists for 32 points and 48 penalty minutes.[4] His most productive AHL campaign came in 2022–23, where he notched 29 points in 39 games, showcasing his scoring touch at the professional level. Greig also played in one playoff game in 2021–22, earning 1 assist.[4] Greig made his NHL debut with the Ottawa Senators in the 2022–23 season, and through the 2025–26 season to date, he has played 189 regular-season games, scoring 30 goals and 47 assists for 77 points with 158 penalty minutes.[1] His development has shown steady progression, with a breakout 2024–25 season yielding 34 points in 78 games, reflecting increased ice time averaging around 17 minutes per game in recent years. Greig's shooting percentage hovers at approximately 10.9% career-wide, with 276 shots on goal, while his physical style is evident in consistent penalty minutes. As of November 19, 2025, in the partial 2025–26 season, he has 8 points (2 goals, 6 assists) in 19 games.[1] In the NHL playoffs, Greig has limited experience, appearing in 6 games during the 2024–25 postseason with 1 goal and 8 penalty minutes.[1]WHL Statistics
Regular Season
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–18 | Brandon Wheat Kings | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018–19 | Brandon Wheat Kings | 63 | 14 | 21 | 35 | 57 |
| 2019–20 | Brandon Wheat Kings | 56 | 26 | 34 | 60 | 83 |
| 2020–21 | Brandon Wheat Kings | 21 | 10 | 22 | 32 | 39 |
| 2021–22 | Brandon Wheat Kings | 39 | 26 | 37 | 63 | 92 |
| Total | 183 | 76 | 115 | 191 | 271 |
Playoffs
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–22 | Brandon Wheat Kings | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 22 |
AHL Statistics
Regular Season
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–21 | Belleville Senators | 7 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| 2021–22 | Belleville Senators | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022–23 | Belleville Senators | 39 | 15 | 14 | 29 | 46 |
| Total | 46 | 16 | 16 | 32 | 48 |
Playoffs
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–22 | Belleville Senators | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
NHL Statistics
Regular Season
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | S | S% | TOI/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022–23 | Ottawa | 20 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 30 | 6.7 | 12:54 |
| 2023–24 | Ottawa | 72 | 13 | 13 | 26 | 66 | 97 | 13.4 | 14:45 |
| 2024–25 | Ottawa | 78 | 13 | 21 | 34 | 60 | 119 | 10.9 | 17:05 |
| 2025–26 | Ottawa | 19 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 20 | 30 | 6.7 | 17:13 |
| Total | 189 | 30 | 47 | 77 | 158 | 276 | 10.9 | 15:36 |
Playoffs
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | S | S% | TOI/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–25 | Ottawa | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 11.1 | 18:01 |
International
Ridly Greig has represented Canada at the junior and senior levels in international ice hockey tournaments, accumulating statistics across several competitions.[4] The following table summarizes his performance by tournament, including games played (GP), goals (G), assists (A), penalty minutes (PIM), and plus/minus (+/-):| Tournament | Year | Team | GP | G | A | PIM | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Under-17 Hockey Challenge | 2018 | Canada Red | 6 | 0 | 1 | 14 | - |
| Hlinka Gretzky Cup | 2019 | Canada U18 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4 | +5 |
| IIHF World Junior Championship | 2022 | Canada U20 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 8 | +2 |
| IIHF World Championship | 2024 | Canada | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Awards and honors
Ridly Greig has received several recognitions throughout his hockey career, spanning youth volunteering, junior leadership roles, international achievements, and professional milestones. These honors highlight his contributions both on and off the ice.Youth awards
- Alberta Elite Hockey League (AEHL) U15 Champion (2016–17).[4]
- AEHL U18 Champion (2017–18).[4]
- Alberta Cup Champion (2017).[45]
- Four community volunteer recognition awards in Whitecourt, Alberta, including the Whitecourt Chamber of Commerce Youth Volunteer of the Year.[12]
Junior awards
- Western Hockey League (WHL) East Second All-Star Team (2019–20).[4]
- Captain of the Brandon Wheat Kings (2021–22).[16]
- WHL Player of the Week (February 22, 2022).[46]
International honors
- Silver medal with Team Canada at the 2019 Hlinka Gretzky Cup (assistant captain).[47]
- Gold medal with Team Canada at the 2022 IIHF World Junior Championship.[48]
Professional honors
- Selected 28th overall by the Ottawa Senators in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft (first-round pick).[5]
- NHL Rookie of the Month candidate for October 2023 (led all rookies with 7 points in 8 games).[49]
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