American forward Riley Barber plays in the National Hockey League for the Dallas Stars. He is presently under contract with the team. In the sixth round of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, the Washington Capitals picked Barber. He is Don Barber’s son, a former NHL player.
Quick Facts
| Real Name | Riley Barber |
| Nick Name | Riley |
| Gender | Male |
| Profession | Hockey Player |
| Nationality | United States |
| Date of Birth | February 7, 1994 |
| Place Of Birth | Livonia, MI |
| Day of Birth | Monday |
| How Old/ Age | 30 |
| Birth Sign | Aquarius |
| How Tall/ Height | 6 feet |
| Weight | 88 kg |
| Net Worth | $1.5 million |
Riley Barber Biography
Riley Barber was born in Livonia, Michigan, on February 7, 1994. Riley is most known for being a professional hockey player who was selected by the Washington Capitals in the sixth round of the 2012 NHL Draft. During his time at Miami University, he has played for both the Miami Red Hawks and the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League. The United States of America is where Riley is from. In 2017, he joined the Capitals, who were coached by Barry Trotz, and made his NHL debut.
Barber participated in college hockey for Miami University’s Miami RedHawks team in Oxford, Ohio. Barber was chosen for the Central Collegiate Hockey Association All-Conference First Team for the 2012–13 season in recognition of his exceptional performance throughout his first season. He had 39 points in 40 games 15 goals and 24 assists to place second on the team behind then-sophomore Austin Czarnik. Barber was appointed captain of the American men’s national junior ice hockey team for the 2014 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships on December 22, 2013, during his second year at Miami. He had been a part of the American team that had won gold in 2013.
Riley Barber Height, Weight
Riley Barber’s height is 6 feet and his weight is 88 kg. Riley Barber’s shoes are size 4 (US) & dress size 8 (US). Riley Barber’s full body measurements are not available right now. Riley Barber’s eye color is black & hair color is brown.
Career
- With the Pittsburgh Hornets and then the Detroit Red Wings minor ice hockey teams, Barber participated in the 2006 and 2007 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournaments.
- Barber participated in college hockey for Miami University’s Miami RedHawks team in Oxford, Ohio. Barber was chosen for the Central Collegiate Hockey Association All-Conference First Team for the 2012–13 season in recognition of his exceptional performance throughout his first season.
- He had 39 points in 40 games—15 goals and 24 assists—to place second on the team behind then-sophomore Austin Czarnik. Barber was appointed captain of the American men’s national junior ice hockey team for the 2014 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships on December 22, 2013, during his second year at Miami. He had been a part of the American team that had won gold in 2013.
- Barber decided to forgo his senior season at Miami and signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Capitals on April 17, 2015. He was sent to the Hershey Bears, an AHL team connected to the Capitals. On October 10, 2015, he made his professional debut, scoring twice in a 5-1 victory against the Springfield Falcons.
- On February 24, 2017, Barber made his NHL debut with the Capitals against the Edmonton Oilers during the 2016–17 season.
- T. J. Oshie was placed on injured reserve by the Capitals on December 7, 2018, yet Barber was still recalled from Hershey despite not playing.
- Before being recalled, he had 20 appearances and led the Bears in scoring with 18 points.
- Barber signed a one-year, two-way deal with the Montreal Canadiens on July 1, 2019, after becoming a free agent. Barber was released by the Canadiens on September 24, 2019, after his participation in a training camp. To start the 2019–20 campaign, he was sent to the Laval Rocket, a Canadiens minor league club.
- After leading the Rocket in scoring in 21 games with 18 (6G, 12A) points. On December 8, 2019, the Canadiens made the decision to call up Barber to the NHL. His three NHL games with the Washington Capitals during the 2016–17 season were his last call-up to the NHL.
- Barber was sent to Laval after eight games and 0 points with the Montreal Canadiens. While playing for Laval, Barber was dealt by the Montreal Canadiens to the Pittsburgh Penguins on February 20, 2020, along with Phil Varone, for Joseph Blandisi and Jake Lucchini. He was given the job of joining their affiliate, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, right away.
- Barber and the Detroit Red Wings agreed to a two-year, two-way deal on October 9, 2020. The Red Wings transferred Barber to the Grand Rapids Griffins on January 12, 2021.
- Barber agreed to a one-year, two-way deal with the Dallas Stars as a free agent on July 14, 2022.
Riley Barber’s Net Worth
One of the wealthiest players in hockey is Riley Barber. Riley Barber is also included in the lists of well-known individuals born on February 7 and the richest celebrities from the United States. Riley Barber’s net worth is estimated to be $1.5 million based on our research using Forbes, IMDb, Wikipedia, and internet sources as of February 2024.
Riley Barber Wife, Marriage, Children
At the moment, He is not romantically involved with anyone. He is a single man who is very focused on his career. Furthermore, He does not disclose his previous relationships or dating history in the public domain. he keeps his private life hidden from the paparazzi. Riley is not the subject of any rumors or controversies. He has kept his distance from rumors that could jeopardize his career. However, He has a clean record and has never been involved in any controversies.
Awards & Achievement
- All-CCHA Rookie Team
- All-CCHA First Team
- All-NCHC Second Team
Interesting Facts
- Barber was chosen by the Washington Capitals in the sixth round of the NHL Entry Draft (167th overall). He is Don Barber’s son, a former NHL player.
- With the Pittsburgh Hornets and then the Detroit Red Wings minor ice hockey teams, Barber participated in the 2006 and 2007 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournaments.
