Ryan Oulahen

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Ryan Oulahen
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Oulahen with the Grand Rapids Griffins in 2007
Born (1985-03-26) March 26, 1985 (age 38)
Newmarket, Ontario, Canada
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Position Forward
Shot Left
Played for Grand Rapids Griffins
NHL Draft 164th overall, 2003
Detroit Red Wings
Playing career 2005–2009

Ryan Oulahen (born March 26, 1985) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and current head coach for the North Bay Battalion of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). Oulahen was drafted in the fifth round of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft by the Detroit Red Wings. He previously served as the head coach of the Flint Firebirds of the OHL.

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Playing career

Junior

Oulahen was drafted in the fourth-round of the 2001 OHL Priority Selection by the Brampton Battalion. On September 20, 2004, Oulahen was named captain of the Battalion. [1] Oulahen spent three seasons with the Battalion, where he recorded 65 goals and 71 assists in 182 games. His 136 points ranked 16th on the club's career list, while he was ninth in goals, third all-time in power-play goals with 16 and tied for fourth with six shorthanded goals. [2]

Professional

On July 29, 2005, the Detroit Red Wings signed Oulahen to a three-year entry level contract. [3] During the 2007–08 season, Oulahen served as a co-captain of the Grand Rapids Griffins, where he recorded 14 goals and 16 assists in 75 games. [4] On July 23, 2008, the Red Wings signed Oulahen to a one-year contract extension. [5]

On March 27, 2009, Oulahen suffered a dislocated hip after getting his skate caught in a rut in the ice during his second shift of the second period, ending his season. [6] He finished the 2008–09 season with 19 goals and 12 assists in 73 games. On July 22, 2009, the Red Wings signed Oulahen to a one-year contract extension. [7] He attempted a comeback after two surgeries and months of rehabilitation, however, lingering soreness prevented him from ever taking the ice, thus ending his playing career. He finished his career with 53 goals and 54 assists in 302 career games for the Griffins. [8]

Coaching career

In January 2011, Oulahen was named an assistant coach for the Brampton Battalion of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), a position he held for five seasons. [2] [9] In May 2016, Oulahen was named the head coach of the Flint Firebirds of the OHL. [6] [10] On October 12, 2018, Oulahen announced he was stepping down as head coach of the Firebirds due to personal and family reasons. [11] On December 10, 2019, Oulahen was named the interim head coach of the North Bay Battalion of the OHL. [12] He was named the permanent head coach on March 24, 2020, after the season was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [13]

Team Canada

Oulahen served as an assistant coach for Canada Red at the 2014 World U-17 Hockey Challenge, where the team finished in sixth place at the tournament. [14] In May 2015, Oulahen was named an assistant coach for Canada Black at the 2015 World U-17 Hockey Challenge, where the team finished in eighth place at the tournament. [15] In May 2017, Oulahen was named head coach of Canada White at the 2017 World U-17 Hockey Challenge, where the team posted a 2–3–1 record and finished in fourth place in the tournament. [16] [17] In June 2018, Oulahen was named an assistant coach for Canada men's national under-18 ice hockey team at the 2018 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, and won a gold medal. [18] [19]

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2000–01 Wexford Raiders OJPHL 6638589618—————
2001–02 Newmarket Hurricanes OJPHL491817354—————
2002–03 Brampton Battalion OHL 612122436112132
2003–04 Brampton BattalionOHL57171835261237106
2004–05 Brampton BattalionOHL642731582251454
2005–06 Grand Rapids Griffins AHL 759101920160002
2006–07 Grand Rapids GriffinsAHL791116274270224
2007–08 Grand Rapids GriffinsAHL7514163047—————
2008–09 Grand Rapids GriffinsAHL7319123131—————
AHL totals3025354107140230226

Coaching record

Ontario Hockey League

TeamYearRegular SeasonPost Season
GWLOTLPtsFinishResult
FLI 2016–17 6832288723rd in WestLost in conference quarter-finals (1-4 vs. SSM)
FLI 2017–18 6820435455th in WestDid not qualify
NB 2019–20 3412184285th in CentralDid not qualify
OHL totals2016–20201706489171451-4 (0.200)

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  2. 1 2 "Oulahen Joins Battalion Coaching Staff". griffinshockey.com. January 11, 2011. Retrieved May 15, 2019.
  3. ↑ "Red Wings Sign Oulahen and Quincey". griffinshockey.com. March 27, 2009. Retrieved May 15, 2019.
  4. ↑ Zuidema, Michael (November 1, 2007). "With Ellis gone, Griffins select tri-captains". MLive.com. Retrieved May 15, 2019.
  5. ↑ Hickok, Lisa (July 23, 2008). "Haydar, Oulahen sign one-year deals". NHL.com. Retrieved May 15, 2019.
  6. 1 2 "New Flint Firebirds coach Ryan Oulahen preaches hard work". freep.com. May 24, 2016. Retrieved May 15, 2019.
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  8. ↑ Zuidema, Michael (September 29, 2010). "Hip injury forces longtime Griffins player Ryan Oulahen to adjust to life after hockey". MLive.com. Retrieved May 15, 2019.
  9. ↑ Zuidema, Michael (January 14, 2011). "Former Griffin Ryan Oulahen takes coaching job with Brampton Battalion". MLive.com. Retrieved May 15, 2019.
  10. ↑ "An Inside Look at the Flint Firebirds: Meet Head Coach Ryan Oulahen". flintfirebirds.com. August 25, 2016. Retrieved May 15, 2019.
  11. ↑ "Ryan Oulahen Steps Down as Flint Firebirds Head Coach". ontariohockeyleague.com. October 12, 2018. Retrieved May 15, 2019.
  12. ↑ "Battalion announce changes to hockey operations". ontariohockeyleague.com. December 10, 2019. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
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  14. ↑ "Oulahen, Poirier prove up to Challenge". battalionhockey.com. November 10, 2014. Retrieved May 15, 2019.
  15. ↑ "Oulahen called again to Under-17 duty". battalionhockey.com. May 21, 2015. Retrieved May 15, 2019.
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