Knights sign forward Ryker Kesler

LONDON, ON – The London Knights have announced the signing of forward Ryker Kesler to an OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement.

Kesler was drafted by the Knights in the second round (27th overall) of the 2026 OHL Priority Selection and spent the 2025-26 season with the Detroit Little Caesars 15U AAA, where he appeared in 20 regular-season games and recorded 35 points (15-20–35) and 60 penalty minutes. The Vancouver, BC native also appeared in three games at the 2026 OHL Cup.  

The signing marks the next step in Kesler’s development as he joins the Knights organization ahead of the upcoming season.