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Riley Barber (born February 7, 1994) is an American professional ice hockey forward who is currently under contract with the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League (NHL). Barber was selected by the Washington Capitals in the sixth round (167th overall) of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. He is the son of former NHL player Don Barber.[1]

Riley Barber
Barber with the Hershey Bears in 2019
Born	(1994-02-07) February 7, 1994 (age 28) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height	6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight	193 lb (88 kg; 13 st 11 lb)
Position	Right wing
Shoots	Right
NHL team (P) Cur. team Former teams	Dallas Stars Texas Stars (AHL) Washington Capitals Montreal Canadiens Detroit Red Wings
National team	United States
NHL Draft	167th overall, 2012 Washington Capitals
Playing career	2015–present

Playing career

As a youth, Barber played in the 2006 and 2007 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournaments with the Pittsburgh Hornets, and then the Detroit Red Wings minor ice hockey teams.[2]

Barber played college hockey for the Miami RedHawks of Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. In his freshman year, Barber's outstanding play was rewarded with a selection to the 2012–13 Central Collegiate Hockey Association All-Conference First Team.[3] In 40 games, he tallied 15 goals and 24 assists for 39 points[4] and was second in team scoring by then-sophomore Austin Czarnik. On December 22, 2013, during his sophomore season at Miami, Barber was named captain of the United States men's national junior ice hockey team for the 2014 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.[5] He had been a member of the 2013 United States squad that won gold.

On April 17, 2015, Barber chose to forego his senior with Miami and signed a three-year entry-level deal with the Capitals. He was assigned to the Capitals' AHL affiliate, the Hershey Bears.[6] He made his professional debut on October 10, 2015, registering two goals in a 5–1 win over the Springfield Falcons.[7]

During the 2016–17 season, on February 24, 2017, Barber made his NHL debut with the Capitals against the Edmonton Oilers.[8]

On December 7, 2018, the Capitals recalled Barber from Hershey after placing T. J. Oshie on injured reserve, though he did not play.[9] He led the Bears with 18 points in 20 appearances for the season before being recalled.[10]

On July 1, 2019, Barber joined the Montreal Canadiens as a free agent, agreeing to a one-year, two-way contract.[11] After participating in the Canadiens training camp, Barber was waived on September 24, 2019. He was reassigned to the Canadiens minor league affiliate, Laval Rocket, to begin the 2019–20 season.[12]

After leading the Rocket in points with 18 (6G, 12A) points in 21 games. The Canadiens decided to recall Barber to the NHL on December 8, 2019. This was his first NHL call-up since playing three NHL games with the Washington Capitals in the 2016–17 season.[13] After playing eight games and registering zero points with the Montreal Canadiens, Barber was sent back to Laval.[14] On February 20, 2020, while with Laval, Barber was traded by the Canadiens along with Phil Varone to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for Joseph Blandisi and Jake Lucchini. He was immediately assigned to join their affiliate, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.[15]

On October 9, 2020, Barber signed a two-year, two-way contract with the Detroit Red Wings.[16] On January 12, 2021, the Red Wings assigned Barber to the Grand Rapids Griffins.[17]

On July 14, 2022, Barber signed as a free agent to a one-year, two-way contract with the Dallas Stars.[18]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2010–11	Dubuque Fighting Saints	USHL		57	14	14	28	48		11	2	0	2	6
2011–12	U.S. National Development Team	USHL		24	5	6	11	59		—	—	—	—	—
2012–13	Miami RedHawks	CCHA		40	15	24	39	22		—	—	—	—	—
2013–14	Miami RedHawks	NCHC		38	19	25	44	28		—	—	—	—	—
2014–15	Miami RedHawks	NCHC		38	20	20	40	12		—	—	—	—	—
2015–16	Hershey Bears	AHL		74	26	29	55	34		17	1	3	4	24
2016–17	Hershey Bears	AHL		39	13	14	27	12		12	1	4	5	4
2016–17	Washington Capitals	NHL		3	0	0	0	0		—	—	—	—	—
2017–18	Hershey Bears	AHL		60	20	18	38	49		—	—	—	—	—
2018–19	Hershey Bears	AHL		64	31	29	60	84		9	3	3	6	4
2019–20	Laval Rocket	AHL		39	13	18	31	19		—	—	—	—	—
2019–20	Montreal Canadiens	NHL		9	0	0	0	2		—	—	—	—	—
2019–20	Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins	AHL		7	3	3	6	6		—	—	—	—	—
2020–21	Grand Rapids Griffins	AHL		32	20	14	34	22		—	—	—	—	—
2021–22	Grand Rapids Griffins	AHL		49	28	25	53	24		—	—	—	—	—
2021–22	Detroit Red Wings	NHL		4	0	0	0	2		—	—	—	—	—
NHL totals				16	0	0	0	4		—	—	—	—	—

International

Year	Team	Event	Result		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2012	United States	U18	7th		6	1	2	3	2
2013	United States	WJC			7	3	3	6	4
2014	United States	WJC	5th		5	4	2	6	0
2022	United States	WC	4th		9	1	0	1	2
Junior totals					18	8	7	15	6
Senior totals					9	1	0	1	2

Awards and honors

Award	Year
College
All-CCHA Rookie Team	2012–13
All-CCHA First Team	2012–13	[19]
All-NCHC Second Team	2013–14	[20]

References

External links

• Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or Hockey-Reference.com, or The Internet Hockey Database

Awards and achievements
Preceded by Alex Guptill	CCHA Rookie of the Year 2012–13	Succeeded by Award discontinued

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