Dylan Reese

Dylan Paul Reese (born August 29, 1984) is an American ice hockey defenseman under contract to the Arizona Coyotes in the National Hockey League (NHL).

Early life

Reese, who is Jewish, was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He attended Upper St. Clair High School.

Playing career

Reese was drafted 209th overall in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft by the New York Rangers. He played collegiate hockey with Harvard of the ECAC where he won two conference championships as well as made three NCAA tournament appearances. After missing 15 games his freshman season, including the 2004 World Junior Championships due to a back injury, Reese bounced back to have an outstanding sophomore campaign in 2004–05. He led all Crimson defensemen in scoring with 19 points (7 goals, 12 assists) playing in all 34 games that season. Reese, who played alongside senior Ryan Lannon for nearly the entire year, was a member of one of the best defensive corps in the nation. He went on to lead Harvard defensemen in scoring each of the next two seasons while being named team captain and MVP his senior year.