Morgan Rielly's net worth, age, NHL ranking, wife, current team, house, cars, stats, contract

Morgan Rielly's net worth, age, NHL ranking, wife, current team, house, cars, stats, contract

Helix Odhiambo
updated at August 9, 2023 at 9:30 AM

Many consider Morgan Rielly the best offensive defenseman in the Toronto Maple Leafs. His vision, intelligence, and leadership skills have made him a reliable and unique ice hockey player in the National Hockey League. So, what nationality is Morgan Rielly? This article has fascinating details about Morgan Rielly's net worth, salary, career stats, and biography.

Morgan Rielly's age
M. Rielly of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Scotiabank Arena on 14 May 2022, in Toronto, Canada. Photo: Mark Blinchj
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How old is Morgan Rielly? The gifted athlete was born on 9th March 1994, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He is a Canadian citizen and has represented his country in several ice hockey competitions. Morgan Rielly's age is 28 (as of August 2022). Read more about him below.

Profile summary

Full name

Morgan Frederick Rielly

Date of birth

9 March 1994

Age

28 (as of August 2022)

Birthplace

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Height

1.85 m

Weight

98 kg

Education

Athol Murray College of Notre Dame

Parents

Andy, Shirley Rielly

Brother

Connor

Spouse

Tessa Virtue

Profession

Ice hockey player

Current teams

Toronto Maple Leafs, Canada national ice hockey team

Position

Defence

Shoots

Left

NHL Draft

5th overall, 2012

Annual salary

$3 million

Net worth

$10 million

Social media

Instagram, Twitter

Morgan Rielly's biography

The ice hockey star grew up as a fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs alongside his paternal family, who hails from Hamilton, Ontario. Morgan's mother, Shirley Rielly, is a cancer researcher and has a medical company. His father, Andy Rielly, owns Reilly Lumber. He also has an elder brother called Connor.

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How tall is Morgan Rielly?

Some would think Morgan is the tallest player in the Maple Leafs. The 28-year-old is 1.85 m tall, but, surprisingly, he is not even among the tallest players in the team. He is shorter than the team's tallest duo of Kristians Rubins and Pierre Engvall, who both stand at 1.95 m.

Who is Morgan Rielly dating?

Morgan is in a relationship with former Canadian Olympic star skater Tessa Virtue, but they are not married. The two have been together for a couple of years and are reportedly planning their wedding.

Tessa began skating at nine before turning professional and bagging numerous awards in her career. She retired from the sport in 2018 after winning her second Olympic gold medal in ice dance.

Morgan's ice hockey career

Morgan Rielly's current team is Toronto Maple Leafs, but where did it all start for the talented Canadian? Here is a breakdown of his career journey from the Western Hockey League to the National Hockey League.

Notre Dame Hounds

The 28-year-old launched his midget hockey career at Notre Dame Hounds of the Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League. Rielly was excellent for the team and even finished as the highest top-scoring defenceman in the league with 55 points in 43 games. He also helped the Hounds to win Canada's national midget championship.

Moose Jaw Warriors

Rielly moved to the Warriors of the Western Hockey League (WHL) in 2009 and scored 28 points in 65 matches in his debut season. He spent three years with the Warriors before heading to the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League (AHL).

Toronto Marlies

Morgan Rielly's stats
Toronto's Morgan Reilly defends Zemgus Girgensons of the Rochester Americans in third-period action. Toronto won 2-0 to take a two-game series lead in the fixture. Photo: Lucas Oleniuk
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Morgan made his professional debut with Toronto Marlies in the 2012-2013 season in AHL. However, he only managed three points and two goals in seven matches in the season and climbed to the AHL.

Toronto Maple Leafs

The offensive defenseman was selected by the Maple Leafs with the No. 5 pick in the 2012 NHL Draft and made his NHL debut in 2013. In his debut season, the Canadian ice hockey star scored 27 points and two goals in 73 games for his new team.

Morgan has proved to be one of the most exciting players to watch in the NHL. His attributes and contribution to the Maple Leafs have made the team stronger. As a result, he was named as an alternative captain alongside Tyler Bozak, Leo Komarov, and Matt Hunwick in 2016.

Morgan Rielly's contract

The versatile defenseman penned an eight-year contract with the Maple Leafs worth $60 million on 29th October 2021. The deal also includes a $6 million bounty. Rielly's best season with his current club was in the 2018-2019 season, where he bagged 72 points, 20 goals, and 52 assists in 82 games in the NHL.

Morgan Rielly's NHL rankings

Rielly is an extraordinary defenseman who scores many goals besides fulfilling his defensive duties. As a result, he is often ranked among the top defensemen scorers in the NHL. As of August 2022, Morgan managed 373 points in 654 matches in the league. Meanwhile, his two-way defenseman player style has earned him an overall NHL 22 rating of 87.

Morgan Rielly's stats

Team

League

Games

Goals

Assists

Points

Moose Jaw Warriors

WHL

143

21

79

100

Toronto Marlies

AHL

14

1

2

3

Toronto Maple Leafs

NHL

654

69

304

373

Total

811

91

385

476

International career

On the international front, the experienced defenseman has not disappointed his fans. He has represented Canada at various levels and won multiple accolades. Rielly was part of Canada's youth side, which finished fourth at the 2011 IIHF World U18 Championships. He recorded two goals and one assist in seven games.

The ice hockey star also played for Team Pacific at the 2011 World U-17 Hockey Challenge. Other Morgan Rielly's accolades with the national team include:

  • Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament (gold medal) - 2011
  • IIHF World Championships (gold medal) - 2016
  • World U-17 Hockey Challenge (bronze medal) - 2011
  • IIHF World Championships All-Star Team - 2016

What is Morgan Rielly's salary?

Morgan Rielly's net worth
Maple Leafs' Rielly (#44) looks on during warm-ups ahead of their game against the Philadelphia Flyers at the Wells Fargo Center on 2nd April 2022, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Photo: Len Redkoles
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Morgan's new contract with the Maple Leafs means he will enjoy a salary increment. The Canadian athlete earned $3 million annually in the 2021-2022 season. He will now earn $4 million in the 2022-2023 season. His salary will increase significantly until the end of his contract.

Morgan Rielly's net worth

The Vancouver-born star has made his fortune from playing ice hockey. His estimated net worth is $10 million, making him one of Canada's wealthiest ice hockey players.

Where is Morgan Rielly's house?

Rielly has a house in Vancouver, Canada, where he was once in quarantine with his girlfriend, Tessa Virtue, during the pandemic. Meanwhile, Morgan Rielly's cars include Porsche, and the Mercedes-AMG GLE63 S Coupe, which starts at $116,000.

Morgan Rielly's net worth has enabled him to afford a luxurious lifestyle. His career journey and incredible achievements have inspired many people worldwide. You can also visit Morgan Rielly's Instagram and Twitter accounts to see his photos and updates on his professional and personal life.

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Helix Odhiambo is an award-winning Kenyan journalist and content creator with over 6 years of experience. In 2016, he won the Goal Blaze Correspondent Award for young writers.