Meet Morgan Rielly Parents Andy And Shirley Rielly

April 30, 2026

This article was last updated by Pranaya Poudel on April 30, 2026

Morgan Rielly was born to his parents, Andy Rielly and Shirley Rielly, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Shirley, his mother, is a cancer researcher and business owner.

Bryan’s paternal family hails from Hamilton, Ontario, and are big Maple Leafs hockey team fans.

Canadian-born Morgan Frederick plays defense for the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League (NHL) and serves as their alternate captain.

He has had multiple opportunities to represent Canada abroad, most notably at the 2016 World Championship, when he took home a gold medal.

Rielly played midget hockey for the Notre Dame Hounds in Wilcox, Saskatchewan, before joining the WHL.

Morgan Rielly Parents

Morgan’s parents are Andy, a proprietor of Rielly Lumber, and Shirley Rielly, a cancer researcher and the owner of a medical company.

He has a good and supportive relationship with his parents, who always encouraged him in his career journey.

His parents supported his interest in hockey from a young age and provided him with the resources and opportunities to pursue his passion.

In addition to their role in his hockey career, Rielly’s parents played a broader role in shaping his values and character as a person.

He has an older brother named Connor.

Morgan Rielly’s Personal Life

Morgan Rielly, who is of Irish and Finnish ancestry, has made public remarks regarding the value of embracing one’s cultural heritage.

Both on and off the ice, Rielly is renowned for his tremendous work ethic and leadership abilities.

Morgan Rielly Childhood Picture With His Family

He has served as an inspiration for young hockey players and has volunteered with numerous causes and groups to give back to society.

Rielly shared a room with teammate Jake Gardiner up until September 2015. The two remain friends after their split, and Rielly served as a groomsman at Gardiner’s wedding.

Furthermore, Rielly has been engaged to a Canadian ice dancer Tessa Virtue since early 2026.

The Olympics gold medalist Tessa confirmed the news during an interview with Shantelle Bisson on the Without Losing Your Cool podcast.

Morgan Rielly Career

Morgan made his professional debut during the 2012-13 American Hockey League (AHL) season with the Toronto Marlise.

Rielly made the Maple Leaf’s roster out of training camp to begin the 2013–14 NHL season. On October 5, 2013, he faced the Ottawa Senators in his NHL debut.

In a game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Stanley Cup champion Marc-André Fleury on December 16, 2013, Rielly scored his first NHL goal.

Rielly scored twice against Cam Talbot of the New York Rangers to register his first multi-goal game on February 10, 2015.

Additionally, he achieved career highs in several offensive metrics, including goals, assists, and points. On April 13, 2016, Rielly agreed to a six-year, $30 million deal with an average annual value of $5 million.

Similarly, on October 2026, he signed eight years extension with Toronto worth $60 million.

This deal includes a $9 million signing bonus and a $7.5 million average annual salary.

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