At Rensselaer, we are proud to recognize the student-athletes who are members of the Class of 2020. We thank them for their hard work, dedication and tremendous efforts in representing the Institute in a first-class manner academically and athletically. We wish them well as they continue to complete the semester and become Rensselaer alumni / alumnae.
While at Rensselaer:
Captain as senior … Assistant captain as junior … Defense … Played 139 games in career … Had 22 goals and 46 assists for 68 points … Second on team in scoring (22 points) as senior … Third as junior (18) … All-ECAC Hockey once … Business and Management major … Dean’s Honor List … Drafted by Pittsburgh Penguins in 7th round, 217 overall, in 2017 NHL Entry Draft.
Favorite sports memory during career?
“Winning the Mayors Cup and Big Red Freakout! in our senior year.” – April 2020
What makes Rensselaer so special?
“Having an opportunity to get a great education while furthering your hockey career is everything you want in a college experience. I am very thankful I was able to do just that at RPI.” – April 2020
What are your post-graduation plans?
“Play professional hockey.” – April 2020
From the coaching staff:
“Will was a tremendous leader who set the tone every day with our program. His focus and determination was tangible for other guys to see. He worked as hard as possible all the time and his passion and love of hockey was on full display daily.” – March 2020
What others say:
“Will Reilly demonstrated everything and beyond in what it means to be an RPI hockey player. He is a great leader, teammate, hockey player and friend.” – March 2020
“Always positive and happy. A strong leader who didn’t need to say much. Led by example and really helped me as an individual to grow this year.” – April 2020
“Will showed tremendous maturity and growth throughout my time at RPI. I’m so proud of the player and the man he’s become. He has a very bright future in the game of hockey, both on and off the ice.” – April 2020
“A hard working and passionate leader who showed his love for hockey on and off the ice.” – April 2020
“Was a great leader for our team; I will never forget the way he helped pull us all together during the difficult times.” – April 2020
“Pushed everyone on the team each day and brought a determined attitude.” – April 2020
“Great leader and friend. He is going to have a great career after college.” – April 2020
“Excellent hockey player with great leadership skills who knew how to take care of the players.” – April 2020
“Great leader who has a really bright future ahead. One of those players who made a difference in the men’s hockey program. Great leader, great player and great person.” – April 2020
