Ryan Whitney

Ryan Whitney is an American defenseman for the Edmonton Oilers.

Whitney played high school hockey at Thayer Academy where he often shared ice time with former defensive partner, Brooks Orpik. Whitney would play his college hockey at Boston University, where he was given a full scholarship to play. In 2002, the Penguins drafted Whitney with the 5th overall pick of the draft. He played his first NHL season in 2005-06. Whitney has developed into a solid defenseman while showing a knack for offense as well. He set a career high for points in the 06-07 season with 59. In 2009, at the trade deadline, Whitney was traded to Anaheim for forward Chris Kunitz. While he did play 82 games with the Ducks, from the 2009 trade deadline to the 2010 trade deadline, when he was dealt to Edmonton. He scored 11 points in the last 19 games of the season with the Oilers, and will likely be the Oilers’ top defenseman in 2010-11.