Player's Profile
Picture Courtesy of Holly Gunning
- 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 (114th overall), 2007 by NAS
- Playing In: NCAA
Ben Ryan
Prospect Grade: 7.0 D (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
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.
HF's April 2008 Q&A with Ryan.
2007-08: After two seasons in the USHL, Ryan was recruited by the University of Notre Dame (CCHA). In his rookie season, he recorded 26 points (10g+16a) in 47 games. The center played in all of the Irish’s games this year and finished fourth on the team in scoring.
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
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Profile Last Updated: January, 9th 2010
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