Morgan Rielly is a defenseman and alternate captain for the Toronto Maple Leafs as of May 2025. Drafted fifth overall in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, he briefly played for the AHL's Toronto Marlies before securing a spot on the Leafs' roster for the 2013-14 season.
He made his NHL debut on October 5, 2013, against the Ottawa Senators and scored his first goal on December 16, 2013, against Marc-André Fleury. Rielly's breakthrough came in the 2015-16 season, playing all 82 games and recording 36 points. His strong performance earned him a six-year, $30 million contract extension in 2016. He later signed an eight-year, $60 million extension in 2021.
Who are Morgan Reilly’s Parents?
Morgan Rielly’s parents are Andy and Shirley Rielly, as per Sportsnet. Andy Rielly is a lumber salesman. Shirley Rielly worked as a nurse before returning to school to become a cancer researcher. She is now retired. She has been described as highly detail-oriented, with a "dog-with-a-bone" mentality, which she sees as a trait Morgan inherited.
In an interview with Sportsnet, she said,
Morgan is much the same way, the dog with a bone. He attacked one thing — playing hockey — and he won’t let go. There’s also patience that’s required in the lab and the arena, and the ability to work on a team … to do your job to the best of your ability and trust others to do theirs.
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Who is Morgan Reilly’s Mother?
Morgan Rielly’s mother is Shirley Rielly. She worked as a nurse before going back to school to become a cancer researcher, as per Sportsnet.
Who is Morgan Reilly’s Father?
Morgan Rielly’s father is Andy Rielly. He works as a lumber salesman, as per Sportsnet. Morgan has said he takes after his mother more in terms of temperament.
What Nationality are Morgan Reilly’s Parents?
Morgan Rielly’s parents, Andy Rielly and Shirley Rielly, are Canadian.
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FAQ's On Morgan Rielly
A. Morgan Rielly was born on March 9, 1994.
A. Morgan Rielly is from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
A. Morgan Rielly is 6 feet 1 inch (185 cm) tall.
A. Morgan Rielly weighs 225 pounds (102 kg; 16 st 1 lb).
A. Morgan Rielly won Gold at the 2011 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament, the 2016 IIHF World Championship, and Bronze at the 2011 World U-17 Hockey Challenge.
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