Ryan Graves Parents

Ryan Graves was born on May 21, 1995. He is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenseman currently playing for the Pittsburgh Penguins in the NHL as of 2024. Selected by the New York Rangers in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft, Graves began his professional career with the Rangers' AHL affiliate, the Hartford Wolf Pack.

After spending time in the AHL, he was traded to the Colorado Avalanche in 2018. Graves' career took off during his time with the Avalanche, where he became solid in defensive play and led the NHL in plus-minus with a +40 rating in the 2019-20 season. He was later traded to the New Jersey Devils in 2021. In 2023, Graves signed a six-year contract with the Penguins.

Who are Ryan Graves’ parents?

Ryan Graves was born to Ron Graves and Monica Brennan in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. His parents got divorced when Graves was young. Both his father and mother remarried as per Pittsburgh Post Gaze. Growing up in a small coastal town, Graves spent his childhood playing hockey in the local rinks. He shared a close friendship with fellow Nova Scotian and future NHL star Nathan MacKinnon. They both frequently faced each other in youth hockey leagues before teaming up on regional teams.

Graves' dream came true when he made his NHL debut in the 2018-2019 season with the Colorado Avalanche. Graves’ parents and his girlfriend witnessed his first game in the NHL. His father Ron Graves shared with PressReader that he received so many messages and said:

“It’s great to see the people of Yarmouth supporting Ryan, he truly appreciates it” Us as parents we appreciate it all.”

Ryan’s mother boarded an immediate flight to watch her son’s first NHL game.

“He played a great game, we are very happy for him” she shared with PressReader.

Ryan Graves’ mother

Graves’s mother is Monica Brennan. Information regarding her profession and other details are not widely known. She is married to Danny MacKenzie who also joined the Graves family when he was selected in the NHL draft as per Saltware.

Ryan Graves’ father

Ryan’s father’s name is Ron Graves. He has supported his son Graves through his journey to the NHL.

"As a parent, it was my job to provide the transportation and funding for those events. It’s been a long road, but the most satisfying road I have ever traveled” he told Saltware.