The Colorado Avalanche select right winger Ryder Rolston out of the USHL with the 139th overall pick in the fifth round. Rolston is the son of New Jersey Devils defenseman Brian, who spent 17 years in the NHL. Ryder is described as a speedy rush winger with great lateral ability and a good shot on the power play.
Rolston will be heading to the University of Notre Dame this season after moving through the USNTDP and the USHL Waterloo Black Hawks. Rolston is 6’1” and is still growing into his frame, so there is a lot of untapped potential once he fills into his currently lanky body.