Jason Ryznar

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Jason Ryznar
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Ryznar with the Lowell Devils during the 2007-08 season
Born (1983-02-19) February 19, 1983 (age 42)
Anchorage, Alaska, U.S.
Height 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight 205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
Position Left wing
Shot Left
Played for New Jersey Devils
Albany River Rats
Lowell Devils
Houston Aeros
Alaska Aces
National teamFlag of the United States.svg  United States
NHL draft 64th overall, 2002
New Jersey Devils
Playing career 20052010

Jason R. Ryznar (born February 19, 1983) is an American former professional ice hockey player.

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Playing career

Typically playing as a left winger, Ryznar was selected by the New Jersey Devils as the 64th choice (third round) of the 2002 NHL Entry Draft.

Rynzar played for the United States Junior National Team in 2000 and 2001 before heading to the University of Michigan where he would play for four seasons, growing in stature as a checking line player. [1]

In 2005–06, Ryznar played with the Albany River Rats of the American Hockey League, the Devils minor-league affiliate.

In January 2005, he was called up by the Devils - due to injuries and suspensions - and played sparingly as a fourth-liner. His call-up as a first-year pro was a rarity for the normally deep and methodical New Jersey Devils.

After the 2007–08 season, Ryznar wasn't offered a contract by the Devils and was invited to the Minnesota Wild training camp on September 18, 2008. Ryznar was then sent on a try-out to affiliate, Houston Aeros, on September 28, 2008. Ryznar made the Aeros opening night roster for the 2008–09 season. [2]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
1998–99 Service High School HSAK
1999–2000 US NTDP Juniors USHL 3011031124
1999–2000US NTDP U18 NAHL 525101522
2000–01US NTDP JuniorsUSHL2443731
2000–01US NTDP U18USDP4211142571
2001–02 University of Michigan CCHA 40971622
2002–03 University of MichiganCCHA34791622
2003–04 University of MichiganCCHA366111728
2004–05 University of MichiganCCHA366172346
2005–06 Albany River Rats AHL 597182552
2005–06 New Jersey Devils NHL 80002
2006–07 Lowell Devils AHL55551055
2007–08 Lowell DevilsAHL551081838
2008–09 Houston Aeros AHL7742656100222
2009–10 Alaska Aces ECHL 58911204641126
AHL totals246263359171100222
NHL totals80002

International

YearTeamEventResultGPGAPtsPIM
2000 United States U17 4th6011
2001 United States WJC18 6th61230
Junior totals121340

References

  1. "Michigan's Ryznar rising up the charts". usatoday.com. December 10, 2001. Retrieved November 16, 2008.
  2. "Houston Aeros announce 15th anniversary season roster". aeros.com. October 8, 2008. Archived from the original on September 17, 2010. Retrieved November 17, 2008.