Lleyton Roed
Lleyton Roed is an American professional ice hockey left wing for the Coachella Valley Firebirds of the American Hockey League while under contract to the Seattle Kraken of the National Hockey League.
Playing career
Roed played minor hockey with his school, White Bear Lake Area High School.Roed was selected in the tenth round, 154th overall, by the Tri-City Storm in the United States Hockey League Phase II Draft.
On December 23, 2020, Roed committed to Bemidji State University's hockey team, the Beavers, which competes in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association. On January 26, 2024, following the 2023–24 season, Roed was nominated for the Hobey Baker Award, given to the National Collegiate Athletic Association 's best hockey player.
On March 27, 2024, Roed signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Seattle Kraken. He was sent to the Kraken's American Hockey League affiliate, the Coachella Valley Firebirds. He scored his first professional goal with the Firebirds on April 7, 2024, his goal being the fifth goal of a 7–2 victory against the Abbotsford Canucks.