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  • Name: Ben Ryan
  • Position: C
  • Shoots: Right
  • Height: 5-11
  • Weight: 190 lbs
  • Birthdate: 1988-10-16
  • Eligible for Draft: 2007
  • Drafted: 2007
  • Hometown: Brighton, Michigan
  • Acquired: 4th round (#114 overall), 2007
  • Playing In: NCAA

Ben Ryan

Prospect Grade: 6.0 C  (About Prospect Grades)

Profile Contributed By: Jeff Dahlia

History

Joined the Des Moines Buccaneers for the 2005-06 and helped them capture the Clark Cup. Returned for the 2006-07 season and was the third leading scorer. He played for the western team at the 2007 USHL Top Prospects/All Star game where he won player of the game honors. Scored just over a point per game in his two year career with the Bucs.

Talent Analysis

Ryan is a hardworking forward who tries to make the most of his opportunities. Moves the puck well and has good vision. He needs to work on his shot selection and the physical side of his game.

Future

Ryan attends Notre Dame.

Stats

SEASON    TEAM                                                  GP G A PTS +/- PIM
2005-06 Des Moines Buccaneers (USHL) 60 14 23 37 -12 38
2006 Des Moines Buccaneers (USHL) 11 4 1 5 +6 4
2006-07 Des Moines Buccaneers (USHL) 59 22 42 64 -2 66
2007 Des Moines Buccaneers (USHL) 8 3 5 8 +2 8

 

Profile Last Updated: December, 19th 2007


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