Ryan McDonagh is an American ice hockey defenseman and alternate captain for the Tampa Bay Lightning in the NHL. He played college hockey for the University of Wisconsin before being traded to the Nashville Predators. He served as captain of the Rangers from 2014 to 2018 and won two Stanley Cups with the Lightning in 2020 and 2021. After a stint with the Nashville Predators, McDonagh returned to the Lightning in 2024.
McDonagh had a successful junior career, winning the Minnesota Mr. Hockey award in 2007 and representing the U.S. at international tournaments. In the NHL, he earned MVP honors and led his team to the 2014 Stanley Cup Finals for the Rangers. He was named the captain in 2014.
Ryan McDonagh Family Origin
According to NYTimes, Ryan McDonagh's family originates from St. Paul, Minnesota. His father, Sean McDonagh, was a local firefighter, and his mother, Patty McDonagh, worked at his high school. He grew up in Arden Hills, a suburb of St. Paul.
Who are Ryan McDonagh’s Parents?
According to NYTimes, Ryan McDonagh's parents are Sean McDonagh and Patty McDonagh. Sean McDonagh was a firefighter in the local community. Patty McDonagh worked in one of the offices at Ryan's high school, Cretin-Derham Hall.
Ryan was close to both of them. Patty was particularly emotional about his decision to stay in Minnesota for high school rather than join the U.S. National Team Development Program. Ryan’s uncle, Steve Walsh, was a former NFL quarterback. His grandfather, Bill Walsh, was a 12-time letterman in sports and was inducted into Cretin-Derham Hall High School's Hall of Fame.
Ryan McDonagh’s siblings
According to TeamUSA, Ryan McDonagh has two brothers: Colin and Quinn.
According to Elite Prospects, Colin McDonagh was born in 1988 in Arden Hills, Minnesota. He played as a defenseman for Cretin-Derham Hall in high school but retired from hockey after the 2005-2006 season.
According to Elite Prospects, Quinn McDonagh was born in 1998 in Arden Hills, Minnesota. He played as a goaltender for Mounds View High in high school and retired from hockey after the 2016-2017 season.
Who is Ryan McDonagh’s wife?
According to Tennessean, Ryan McDonagh is married to Kaylee Keys, his longtime partner. They married on July 19, 2013, and have been together for over 11 years. Kaylee is originally from St. Paul, Minnesota, and played collegiate hockey as a forward for the University of Wisconsin during the 2008-09 season. The couple met in high school at Cretin-Derham Hall, where they were both standout athletes. Kaylee has a private social media account (@kaylee_keys) with 15 posts, and 73 followers, and follows 218 people.
Ryan McDonagh’s Kids
According to Tennessean, Ryan McDonagh and Kaylee Keys have three children: Falan, who is 7 years old, Murphy, who is five, and Nola, who is two.
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