Michael Ryan (ice hockey)

Michael Ryan
Born	(1980-05-16) May 16, 1980 (age 42) Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Height	6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight	191 lb (87 kg; 13 st 9 lb)
Position	Forward
Shot	Left
Played for	Buffalo Sabres Carolina Hurricanes Pori Ässät KHL Medveščak Zagreb
NHL Draft	32nd overall, 1999 Dallas Stars
Playing career	2003–2016

Michael Ryan (born May 16, 1980) is an American former professional ice hockey forward who played in the National Hockey League. He is currently the Manager of Player Development for the Florida Panthers of the NHL. Ryan was selected by the Dallas Stars in the 2nd round (32nd overall) of the 1999 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career

As a youth, Ryan played in the 1994 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament with a minor ice hockey team from South Shore. ^[1]

Ryan was drafted by the Dallas Stars in the second round, 32nd overall, in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft. Ryan's rights were traded by the Stars to Buffalo, along with a draft pick, on March 10, 2003, in exchange for Stu Barnes. ^[2]

Ryan with the Rochester Americans in 2004

After playing four seasons for Northeastern University, where he led the team in goals his final three years as a Husky, Ryan made his professional debut with the Sabres' American Hockey League affiliate, the Rochester Americans, in the 2003–04 season. He made his NHL debut with the Sabres in the 2006–07 season, appearing in 19 games. ^[3] He scored his first two career NHL goals on March 2, 2007 against David Aebischer and the Montreal Canadiens in an 8-5 Sabres victory. ^[4]

Ryan signed a one-year deal with the HC Dinamo Minsk on August 9, 2008, but reported to the Nashville Predators training camp as a free agent tryout on September 19, 2008. ^[5] He was subsequently released.^{[ citation needed ]}

On October 31, 2008, Ryan was signed by the Carolina Hurricanes to a 1-year deal and was assigned to their affiliate, the Albany River Rats. ^[6] Ryan played in 18 games for the Hurricanes during the 2008–09 season and was re-signed to another one-year contract on July 1, 2009.^{[ citation needed ]}

On October 24, 2010, Ryan signed a professional tryout (PTO) contract with the Springfield Falcons of the AHL. ^[7]

On November 23, 2010, the Philadelphia Flyers signed Ryan to a one-year contract and assigned him to their AHL affiliate the Adirondack Phantoms. ^[8] On August 9, 2011, the Buffalo Sabres signed Ryan to a one-year contract to play for their AHL affiliate, the Rochester Americans. ^[9]

On May 10, 2012, Ryan left for Europe and signed a one-year contract with Ässät of the Finnish SM-liiga. ^[10]

on June 20, 2013 Ryan signed one-year contract with new KHL team Medveščak Zagreb from Croatia. ^[11]

Following the 2015–16 season in Finland, having played in only 3 games, Ryan announced his retirement from professional hockey. Beginning with the 2016–17 season, Ryan was selected as an assistant coach of the inaugural Springfield Thunderbirds of the American Hockey League, affiliate to the Florida Panthers.^{[ citation needed ]}

Career statistics

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
1997–98	Boston College High	USHS		23	22	14	36	28		—	—	—	—	—
1998–99	Boston College High	USHS		21	20	24	44	22		—	—	—	—	—
1999–00	Northeastern University	HE		32	4	9	13	47		—	—	—	—	—
2000–01	Northeastern University	HE		33	17	12	29	52		—	—	—	—	—
2001–02	Northeastern University	HE		36	24	15	39	54		—	—	—	—	—
2002–03	Northeastern University	HE		34	18	14	32	30		—	—	—	—	—
2003–04	Rochester Americans	AHL		45	3	9	12	31		—	—	—	—	—
2004–05	Rochester Americans	AHL		59	11	11	22	20		5	0	1	1	4
2005–06	Rochester Americans	AHL		56	15	22	37	75		—	—	—	—	—
2006–07	Rochester Americans	AHL		50	28	23	51	68		6	4	0	4	4
2006–07	Buffalo Sabres	NHL		19	3	2	5	2		—	—	—	—	—
2007–08	Buffalo Sabres	NHL		46	4	4	8	30		—	—	—	—	—
2008–09	Albany River Rats	AHL		40	25	17	42	34		—	—	—	—	—
2008–09	Carolina Hurricanes	NHL		18	0	2	2	2		—	—	—	—	—
2009–10	Albany River Rats	AHL		3	0	0	0	2		—	—	—	—	—
2010–11	Springfield Falcons	AHL		6	1	2	3	0		—	—	—	—	—
2010–11	Adirondack Phantoms	AHL		52	25	16	41	47		—	—	—	—	—
2011–12	Rochester Americans	AHL		8	1	3	4	19		1	0	0	0	0
2012–13	Ässät	SM-l		53	18	18	36	54		13	5	4	9	16
2013–14	KHL Medveščak Zagreb	KHL		39	10	7	17	28		4	0	0	0	4
2014–15	Ässät	Liiga		7	2	2	4	8		—	—	—	—	—
2015–16	Ässät	Liiga		3	1	1	2	2		—	—	—	—	—
NHL totals				83	7	8	15	34		—	—	—	—	—

References

1. "Pee-Wee players who have reached NHL or WHA" (PDF). Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament. 2018. Retrieved February 10, 2019.
2. Graham, Tim (March 10, 2003). "SABRES SEND RAY TO SENS, BARNES TO STARS". The Buffalo News. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
3. "Ryan inks deal". Sabres.nhl.com. July 5, 2007. Archived from the original on June 30, 2009. Retrieved October 31, 2008.
4. "Sabres trample Canadiens". hockeyreference.com. March 2, 2007. Retrieved March 2, 2007.
5. "Predators training camp roster" (PDF). Predators.nhl.com. September 18, 2008. Retrieved October 31, 2008.
6. "Hurricanes ink forward Michael Ryan". Hurricanes.nhl.com. October 31, 2008. Archived from the original on July 21, 2011. Retrieved November 1, 2008.
7. "Falcons Sign Michael Ryan to PTO Contract". OurSports Central. October 24, 2010. Retrieved November 12, 2010.
8. "Former All-Star Ryan joins Phantoms". timesunion.com. November 23, 2010. Retrieved November 23, 2010.
9. "Sabres sign Michael Ryan, Paul Szczechera to one-year deals". Buffalo Sabres. August 9, 2011. Archived from the original on September 30, 2011. Retrieved August 11, 2011.
10. "Assat come to terms with former NHL'er Ryan". Ässät. May 10, 2012. Archived from the original on August 13, 2012. Retrieved June 1, 2012.
11. "Medvescak signed another forward". Medveščak Zagreb (in Croatian). June 20, 2013. Retrieved June 27, 2013.

External links

• Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com , or  Eliteprospects.com , or  Hockey-Reference.com , or  The Internet Hockey Database