Riley Edwards
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 185 lbs
Birth Year: 2009
Birthplace: Port Huron, MI, USA
Shoots: LEFT
Position: DEFENSEMAN
2026-27 Season
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CURRENT TEAM: Pittsburgh Penguins Elite 18U AAA
Riley Edwards is a 2009-born, left-shot defenseman from Port Huron, Michigan, currently competing with Pittsburgh Penguins Elite 18U AAA. At 6'2" and 185 pounds, Edwards brings size to the blue line along with an offensive dimension that has continued to develop as he has progressed through the AAA ranks.
Edwards has spent multiple seasons within the Pittsburgh Penguins Elite organization, progressing from 13U AAA all the way through 18U AAA.
During the 2022–23 season, Edwards played 51 games for Pittsburgh Penguins Elite 13U AAA, recording 2 goals and 10 assists for 12 points.
He took another step forward at the 14U level in 2023–24, producing:
3 Goals | 18 Assists | 21 Points | 45 Games
That season also gave Edwards an opportunity to compete at the USA Hockey 14U National Championships, where he contributed 2 assists in 5 games.
Moving to Pittsburgh Penguins Elite 15U AAA in 2024–25, Edwards appeared in 61 games and recorded 4 goals and 14 assists for 18 points, finishing the season at +21. He again competed on the national stage at the USA Hockey 15U National Championships.
Edwards' offensive production took a significant step forward during his 2025–26 season with Pittsburgh Penguins Elite 16U AAA.
In 49 games, he produced:
10 Goals | 21 Assists | 31 Points | +29
His 10 goals and 31 points represented career highs at the AAA level. His 21 assists also demonstrated his ability to contribute to offense from the blue line.
Edwards added another 8 points in 12 NEPACK 16U games, recording 1 goal and 7 assists. He also earned his third consecutive appearance at a USA Hockey National Championship, competing at the 2026 USA Hockey 16U Nationals.
During that same season, Edwards received his first opportunity at the 18U AAA level, appearing in four games for Pittsburgh Penguins Elite 18U and recording 2 assists.
For the 2026–27 season, Edwards has officially advanced to Pittsburgh Penguins Elite 18U AAA, continuing his development within an organization he has represented throughout much of his AAA career.
At 6'2" and 185 pounds, Edwards possesses a strong physical foundation for a defenseman. His statistical progression also shows increasing offensive involvement from the blue line, particularly through his ability to distribute the puck and generate assists.
His development from 12 points at 13U to 21 points at 14U and ultimately 31 points at 16U demonstrates continued growth as he has moved into older and more competitive levels of hockey.
Edwards also brings considerable high-level tournament experience. His résumé includes appearances at the USA Hockey 14U, 15U and 16U National Championships, giving him experience competing against top teams and players from across the country.
As Edwards continues his development at the 18U AAA level, his combination of size, left-shot defensive ability, offensive progression, and national-level experience provides a strong foundation for the next stage of his hockey career.
PLAYER PROFILE
Position: Defenseman
Shoots: Left
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 185 lbs
2026–27: Pittsburgh Penguins Elite 18U AAA
2025–26: Pittsburgh Penguins Elite 16U AAA / 18U AAA
2024–25: Pittsburgh Penguins Elite 15U AAA
2023–24: Pittsburgh Penguins Elite 14U AAA
2022–23: Pittsburgh Penguins Elite 13U AAA
2025–26 — 16U AAA
49 Games | 10 Goals | 21 Assists | 31 Points | +29
2025–26 — NEPACK 16U
12 Games | 1 Goal | 7 Assists | 8 Points
USA HOCKEY NATIONALS
2024 — 14U Nationals
2025 — 15U Nationals
2026 — 16U Nationals
CAREER PATH
Pittsburgh Penguins Elite 13U → 14U → 15U → 16U → 18U AAA
CURRENT TEAM: Pittsburgh Penguins Elite 18U AAA
Riley Edwards is a 2009-born, left-shot defenseman from Port Huron, Michigan, currently competing with Pittsburgh Penguins Elite 18U AAA. At 6'2" and 185 pounds, Edwards brings size to the blue line along with an offensive dimension that has continued to develop as he has progressed through the AAA ranks.
Edwards has spent multiple seasons within the Pittsburgh Penguins Elite organization, progressing from 13U AAA all the way through 18U AAA.
During the 2022–23 season, Edwards played 51 games for Pittsburgh Penguins Elite 13U AAA, recording 2 goals and 10 assists for 12 points.
He took another step forward at the 14U level in 2023–24, producing:
3 Goals | 18 Assists | 21 Points | 45 Games
That season also gave Edwards an opportunity to compete at the USA Hockey 14U National Championships, where he contributed 2 assists in 5 games.
Moving to Pittsburgh Penguins Elite 15U AAA in 2024–25, Edwards appeared in 61 games and recorded 4 goals and 14 assists for 18 points, finishing the season at +21. He again competed on the national stage at the USA Hockey 15U National Championships.
Edwards' offensive production took a significant step forward during his 2025–26 season with Pittsburgh Penguins Elite 16U AAA.
In 49 games, he produced:
10 Goals | 21 Assists | 31 Points | +29
His 10 goals and 31 points represented career highs at the AAA level. His 21 assists also demonstrated his ability to contribute to offense from the blue line.
Edwards added another 8 points in 12 NEPACK 16U games, recording 1 goal and 7 assists. He also earned his third consecutive appearance at a USA Hockey National Championship, competing at the 2026 USA Hockey 16U Nationals.
During that same season, Edwards received his first opportunity at the 18U AAA level, appearing in four games for Pittsburgh Penguins Elite 18U and recording 2 assists.
For the 2026–27 season, Edwards has officially advanced to Pittsburgh Penguins Elite 18U AAA, continuing his development within an organization he has represented throughout much of his AAA career.
At 6'2" and 185 pounds, Edwards possesses a strong physical foundation for a defenseman. His statistical progression also shows increasing offensive involvement from the blue line, particularly through his ability to distribute the puck and generate assists.
His development from 12 points at 13U to 21 points at 14U and ultimately 31 points at 16U demonstrates continued growth as he has moved into older and more competitive levels of hockey.
Edwards also brings considerable high-level tournament experience. His résumé includes appearances at the USA Hockey 14U, 15U and 16U National Championships, giving him experience competing against top teams and players from across the country.
As Edwards continues his development at the 18U AAA level, his combination of size, left-shot defensive ability, offensive progression, and national-level experience provides a strong foundation for the next stage of his hockey career.
PLAYER PROFILE
Position: Defenseman
Shoots: Left
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 185 lbs
2026–27: Pittsburgh Penguins Elite 18U AAA
2025–26: Pittsburgh Penguins Elite 16U AAA / 18U AAA
2024–25: Pittsburgh Penguins Elite 15U AAA
2023–24: Pittsburgh Penguins Elite 14U AAA
2022–23: Pittsburgh Penguins Elite 13U AAA
2025–26 — 16U AAA
49 Games | 10 Goals | 21 Assists | 31 Points | +29
2025–26 — NEPACK 16U
12 Games | 1 Goal | 7 Assists | 8 Points
USA HOCKEY NATIONALS
2024 — 14U Nationals
2025 — 15U Nationals
2026 — 16U Nationals
CAREER PATH
Pittsburgh Penguins Elite 13U → 14U → 15U → 16U → 18U AAA
