Kailer Yamamoto

Yamamoto is a player I always pull for because he defies the size prejudices that hockey clings to. At well under six feet, he had to be quicker and craftier than everyone else just to stay in the league, and his chemistry alongside elite talents in Edmonton showed flashes of real brilliance. As one of the few players of Japanese heritage to reach the NHL, he also carries a meaningful representation angle. The consistency has wavered from season to season, but his motor and tenacity are never in question. I'd love to see him find a stable home and lock in a steady role.

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Kailer Yamamoto (born September 29, 1998, in Spokane, Washington) is an American professional ice hockey forward. He was selected by the Edmonton Oilers in the first round of the 2017 NHL Entry Draft and played several seasons in the NHL. Of Japanese descent, he is known for his speed and skill despite his smaller stature.

Name (English)

Kailer Yamamoto

Name (Japanese)

カイラー・ヤマモト

Reading

かいらー・やまもと

Born

September 29, 1998 (age 27)

Origin

Spokane, Washington, United States

Height

173cm

Occupation

Ice hockey player

Zodiac / Chinese zodiac

Libra / Tiger

• Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/kaileryamamoto/
• Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kailer%20Yamamoto
• Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%AB%E3%82%A4%E3%83%A9%E3%83%BC%E3%83%BB%E3%83%A4%E3%83%9E%E3%83%A2%E3%83%88
• Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q24827223

Tags

• From Washington
• Ice hockey player

Last updated

September 18, 2026

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