O'Reilly inks deal with Swamp Rabbits

GREENVILLE, S.C. – The Greenville Swamp Rabbits, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Los Angeles Kings and American Hockey League’s Ontario Reign, announced that forward Ryan O’Reilly has signed a contract for the 2025-26 season, his first full campaign as a professional.

O’Reilly comes to the Swamp Rabbits after suiting up for his first professional action with the Orlando Solar Bears at the end of last season. He turned professional last season after completing his fifth and final NCAA season with Providence College, earning 15 points (6g-9a) in 26 contests with a finish in the NCAA Tournament. He made his professional debut on April 2 at Atlanta at earned his first professional goal in the last game of the regular season on April 13 at Jacksonville. After appearing in six regular-season games, O’Reilly then skated in seven games in the 2025 Kelly Cup Playoffs.

A native of Southlake, Texas, O’Reilly played an additional four college seasons with the Arizona State Sun Devils, and completed his college career with 64 points (32g-32a) in 153 games. Prior to pursuing college hockey, he played four United States Hockey League seasons with the Madison Capitols, Fargo Force and Green Bay Gamblers, finishing with 98 points in 152 games. In 2018, he garnered USHL All-Rookie Second Team recognition and was selected by the Detroit Red Wings in the fourth round (98th overall) of the NHL Entry Draft.