Ryan Henchen
Height: 6′4″
Weight: 190 lbs
Birth Year: 2009
Birthplace: Rochester, NY USA
Shoots: RIGHT
Position: DEFENSEMAN
2026-27 Season
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CURRENT TEAM: Elite Golden Knights (EHL)
Ryan Henchen is a 2009-born American defenseman from Rochester, New York, currently competing with the Elite Golden Knights of the Eastern Hockey League (EHL). Standing an imposing 6'5" and weighing 196 pounds, Henchen combines excellent size with experience at the AAA, national tournament, and junior hockey levels.
Elite Prospects identifies Henchen as an Enforcer, Leader, and Puck-Moving Defenseman, reflecting a player profile that combines physical presence with the ability to contribute to puck movement from the blue line.
Henchen developed in the Rochester hockey system, competing with the Rochester Jr. Americans at the 13U and 14U AAA levels while also playing high-school hockey with the Portside Royals.
During the 2024–25 season, Henchen joined Team Maryland 15O AAA, where he played 60 games and recorded:
4 Goals | 10 Assists | 14 Points | 63 PIM
That season provided Henchen with significant AAA experience and allowed him to continue developing his defensive game while contributing offensively from the blue line. He also received opportunities to compete at the 16U AAA level with Team Maryland.
For the 2025–26 season, Henchen returned to New York and joined the Buffalo Jr. Sabres 16U AAA. He appeared in 63 games, recording:
3 Goals | 8 Assists | 11 Points | 80 PIM
Henchen also competed in T1EHL action with Buffalo, gaining additional experience against high-level 16U competition.
His season culminated with an appearance at the 2026 USA Hockey 16U National Championships, where he played three games and recorded an assist.
For the 2026–27 season, Henchen has made another major step in his hockey development. He has competed with Elite Hockey Academy 18U AAA while also advancing into junior hockey with the Elite Golden Knights of the EHL.
His early 18U AAA production has included 2 goals and 1 assist for 3 points through 4 AYHL games.
Henchen has also made his EHL debut with the Elite Golden Knights, recording his first junior-level assist during his opening two games.
At 6'5" and 196 pounds, Henchen possesses a physical profile that immediately stands out on the blue line. His size and reach provide tools for defending space, competing physically, and disrupting opposing players, while his puck-moving designation highlights another dimension to his game.
Henchen's progression from Rochester youth hockey through Team Maryland, the Buffalo Jr. Sabres, USA Hockey Nationals, Elite Hockey Academy, and ultimately the EHL demonstrates his continued advancement through increasingly competitive levels of hockey.
As Henchen continues developing at the junior level, his combination of size, physical presence, leadership qualities, and puck-moving ability provides a strong foundation for the next stage of his hockey career.
PLAYER PROFILE
Position: Defenseman
Shoots: Right
Player Type: Enforcer / Leader / Puck-Moving Defenseman
2026–27: Elite Golden Knights – EHL / Elite Hockey Academy 18U AAA
2025–26: Buffalo Jr. Sabres 16U AAA
2024–25: Team Maryland 15O AAA
2023–24: Rochester Jr. Americans 14U AAA / Portside Royals
2024–25 — TEAM MARYLAND 15O AAA
60 Games | 4 Goals | 10 Assists | 14 Points | 63 PIM
2025–26 — BUFFALO JR. SABRES 16U AAA
63 Games | 3 Goals | 8 Assists | 11 Points | 80 PIM
2026 USA HOCKEY 16U NATIONALS
3 Games | 1 Assist
2026–27 — ELITE HOCKEY ACADEMY 18U AAA
4 Games | 2 Goals | 1 Assist | 3 Points
JUNIOR HOCKEY
Elite Golden Knights – EHL
CAREER PATH
Rochester Jr. Americans → Team Maryland → Buffalo Jr. Sabres → Elite Hockey Academy → Elite Golden Knights (EHL)
CURRENT TEAM: Elite Golden Knights (EHL)
Ryan Henchen is a 2009-born American defenseman from Rochester, New York, currently competing with the Elite Golden Knights of the Eastern Hockey League (EHL). Standing an imposing 6'5" and weighing 196 pounds, Henchen combines excellent size with experience at the AAA, national tournament, and junior hockey levels.
Elite Prospects identifies Henchen as an Enforcer, Leader, and Puck-Moving Defenseman, reflecting a player profile that combines physical presence with the ability to contribute to puck movement from the blue line.
Henchen developed in the Rochester hockey system, competing with the Rochester Jr. Americans at the 13U and 14U AAA levels while also playing high-school hockey with the Portside Royals.
During the 2024–25 season, Henchen joined Team Maryland 15O AAA, where he played 60 games and recorded:
4 Goals | 10 Assists | 14 Points | 63 PIM
That season provided Henchen with significant AAA experience and allowed him to continue developing his defensive game while contributing offensively from the blue line. He also received opportunities to compete at the 16U AAA level with Team Maryland.
For the 2025–26 season, Henchen returned to New York and joined the Buffalo Jr. Sabres 16U AAA. He appeared in 63 games, recording:
3 Goals | 8 Assists | 11 Points | 80 PIM
Henchen also competed in T1EHL action with Buffalo, gaining additional experience against high-level 16U competition.
His season culminated with an appearance at the 2026 USA Hockey 16U National Championships, where he played three games and recorded an assist.
For the 2026–27 season, Henchen has made another major step in his hockey development. He has competed with Elite Hockey Academy 18U AAA while also advancing into junior hockey with the Elite Golden Knights of the EHL.
His early 18U AAA production has included 2 goals and 1 assist for 3 points through 4 AYHL games.
Henchen has also made his EHL debut with the Elite Golden Knights, recording his first junior-level assist during his opening two games.
At 6'5" and 196 pounds, Henchen possesses a physical profile that immediately stands out on the blue line. His size and reach provide tools for defending space, competing physically, and disrupting opposing players, while his puck-moving designation highlights another dimension to his game.
Henchen's progression from Rochester youth hockey through Team Maryland, the Buffalo Jr. Sabres, USA Hockey Nationals, Elite Hockey Academy, and ultimately the EHL demonstrates his continued advancement through increasingly competitive levels of hockey.
As Henchen continues developing at the junior level, his combination of size, physical presence, leadership qualities, and puck-moving ability provides a strong foundation for the next stage of his hockey career.
PLAYER PROFILE
Position: Defenseman
Shoots: Right
Player Type: Enforcer / Leader / Puck-Moving Defenseman
2026–27: Elite Golden Knights – EHL / Elite Hockey Academy 18U AAA
2025–26: Buffalo Jr. Sabres 16U AAA
2024–25: Team Maryland 15O AAA
2023–24: Rochester Jr. Americans 14U AAA / Portside Royals
2024–25 — TEAM MARYLAND 15O AAA
60 Games | 4 Goals | 10 Assists | 14 Points | 63 PIM
2025–26 — BUFFALO JR. SABRES 16U AAA
63 Games | 3 Goals | 8 Assists | 11 Points | 80 PIM
2026 USA HOCKEY 16U NATIONALS
3 Games | 1 Assist
2026–27 — ELITE HOCKEY ACADEMY 18U AAA
4 Games | 2 Goals | 1 Assist | 3 Points
JUNIOR HOCKEY
Elite Golden Knights – EHL
CAREER PATH
Rochester Jr. Americans → Team Maryland → Buffalo Jr. Sabres → Elite Hockey Academy → Elite Golden Knights (EHL)
Started skating when he was 2, “Learn to Skate” program began at the age of 5
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Started skating when he was 2, “Learn to Skate” program began at the age of 5
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