Ryan Tesink
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Ryan Tesink

Hometown:

Saint John New Brunswick

Team:

St. Louis Blues

Currently Playing In:

CHL

Birthday:

1993-05-21
Position:

LW
Eligible for draft:

2011
Shoots:

Left
Drafted:

2011
Height:

5-11
Acquired:

6th round (162nd overall), 2011
Weight:

166 lbs.
Prospect Talent Score
6.5

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History

2009-10: Ryan Tesink played in 44 games for the Woodstock Slammers of the MJAHL. He scored 10 goals and added 19 assists for 29 points to go along with 96 penalty minutes. In 14 playoff games, Tesink scored 4 goals and added 6 assists for 10 points. Tesink played for Team Atlantic at the 2010 World U-17 Hockey Challenge, scoring 2 goals and adding 4 assists for 6 points in 5 games. Tesink was chosen in the first round, 18th overall, of the 2010 QMJHL Entry Draft by the Saint John Sea Dogs.

2010-11: In his QMJHL rookie season, Tesink played in 59 games for the Saint John Sea Dogs. He scored 8 goals and added 27 assists for 35 points. In 19 playoff games, Tesink scored 3 goals and added 2 assists for 5 points. Tesink scored 1 goal in 4 Memorial Cup games.

2011-12: Limited to 36 games during the regular season due to knee problems, Tesink proved to be a valuable third line forward for the powerful Saint John Sea Dogs in the post-season. He scored 13 goals with 27 assists and was plus-23 with 54 penalty minutes during the regular season. In the Quebec League playoffs he scored 7 goals with 6 assists in 17 games and was plus-five with 24 penalty minutes as Saint John won the QMJHL championship. While he was a forgettable minus-three in the Sea Dogs' 7-4 loss to QMJHL rival Shawinigan in the Memorial Cup semifinal, he scored three goals in four games at the tournament.

 

Talent Analysis

Used as an energy-line type who can fill a larger role when called upon, Tesink may only be average sized but he keeps his feet moving every time he steps onto the ice. A great skater who dedicates himself equally to both ends of the ice; he's a tireless forechecker who will take a hit or a stick in the guts to make a play.

 

Future

Tesink will play his third year for the Saint John Sea Dogs in the QJMHL and will be expected to bring more offense to the depleted team. He's looking to stay healthy for the whole season and sign an NHL entry contract before the deadline.

 

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