Player's Profile
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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 (114th overall), 2007
- Playing In: NCAA
Ben Ryan
Prospect Grade: 6.5 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.
2008-09: Ryan skated in 39 games in his sophomore season at Notre Dame, scoring 12 goals, 15 assists for 27 points.
2009-10: Ryan appeared in 29 games with Notre Dame before a shoulder injury derailed his junior season. He scored 7 goals, 12 assists for 19 points before the injury.
2010-11: Ryan made his pro debut with the AHL's Milwaukee Admirals after concluding his four-year college career at Notre Dame. He had 1 assist and was +1 in two regular season games for the Admirals and skated in 6 of 13 playoff contests with Milwaukee, finishing -1 with 2 PMs. Ryan skated in all 44 games for Notre Dame as the Fighting Irish were one of the big turnaround stories in college hockey. He scored 6 goals with 19 assists and was a career-best +9 with 37 PMs. After finishing second to Michigan in the CCHA regular season standings and falling in the conference tournament semifinals, the Fighting Irish captured the NCAA Northeast Regional to reach the Frozen Four.
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 graduated from Notre Dame, and should play for Milwaukee this season. He needs to impress early, as his production worsened each year he played in college.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: December, 20th 2011
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