Everything we know about the personal life of a former NHLer charged with fourth-degree criminal sexual assault

Former NHLer Ryan Kesler has been charged with two counts of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct, a misdemeanor in Michigan.

The alleged incident occurred on January 1 in Orchard Lake, near his hometown of Livonia. Orchard Lake police investigated for about 10 months before filing charges last week.

Kessler, 41, appeared via Zoom on Oct. 27, pleaded not guilty, and was released after posting 10% of a $50,000 bond. He is prohibited from leaving Michigan without court approval. No details about the accused or the incident were published.

The next court dates are November 6 for a probable cause hearing and November 13 for a preliminary examination.

Ryan Kessler, the youngest of three children, was born on August 31, 1984, to parents Linda and Mike Kessler. His father, Mike, played college hockey at Colorado College and worked for the Blue Cross Blue Shield for a long time. Ryan got on skates at the age of four and coached his first teams.

Kessler is married to Andrea. According to sources, the couple started dating when they were teenagers and have been together throughout their entire NHL journey. They married on July 10, 2010, in a private ceremony attended by family and close friends. Kessler and Andrea have four children, three daughters and one son.

How did Ryan Kesler fare in the NHL?

Ryan Kesler began his NHL journey with the Vancouver Canucks after they drafted him with the 23rd overall pick in the 2003 NHL Draft.

He played in the NHL for 15 seasons and spent ten seasons with the Canucks. During the 2014-15 season, the Canucks traded Kesler to the Anaheim Ducks, with whom he played for five years before retiring in 2019.

Kesler played in 1,001 games during his career, amassing 573 points on 258 goals and 315 assists. In the playoffs, he had 65 points with 24 goals and 41 assists in 101 games. He has also represented Team USA at the Olympic Games.

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