Joey Ryan (ice hockey)

Joey Ryan
Born	October 19, 1987 (1987-10-19) Stoneham, MA, USA
Height	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight	204 lb (93 kg; 14 st 8 lb)
Position	Defense
Shoots	Right
ECHL team	Toledo Walleye
NHL Draft	48th overall, 2006 Los Angeles Kings
Playing career	2008–present

Joey Ryan (born October 19, 1987) is an American ice hockey defenseman currently playing for the Toledo Walleye of the ECHL. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in 2006 NHL Entry Draft's 2nd round (48th overall).

Early life

Ryan grew up in Malden, Massachusetts with his mother and father (Bob and Sharon), along with two brothers (John Paul and Bobby) and one sister (Holly).^{[citation needed]} Ryan grew up excelling in hockey and baseball, as he was a star pitcher in his town.^{[citation needed]} As a child, Joey attended the exclusive Landmark School.^{[citation needed]} Since Landmark did not have a hockey program, Ryan was able to play hockey for his hometown high school in Malden and with the Valley Junior Warriors, where he played with his brother, Bobby.^{[citation needed]} He began playing in 8th grade and played for one season.^{[citation needed]}

Playing career

Junior hockey

Ryan was drafted by the Gatineau Olympiques in the 2003 QMJHL Entry Draft. The same day, he had been traded to the Quebec Remparts. He has played for them since, winning the Memorial Cup in 2006. On December 17, 2007, the Remparts traded Ryan back to the Olympiques for a second-round pick. He only played 44 games during the 2007–08 season, partially due to a back injury and also because Quebec had four overagers (20-year olds) on their roster, which prompted the trade.^{[citation needed]}

Influence of Patrick Roy

Ever since Ryan was drafted to the Remparts, owner and GM Patrick Roy took him under his wing to help him make it to the NHL.^{[citation needed]} Ryan lived with Roy and his family for two years, until Roy and his wife got divorced.^{[citation needed]} Roy and Ryan are still close today and so are their families.^{[citation needed]} Roy was even Ryan's sponsor for his confirmation into the Catholic church in 2004.^{[citation needed]} As of October 2007, prior to being traded to Gatineau, Ryan was sent back to Quebec and was living with Patrick and his children.^{[citation needed]}

Los Angeles Kings

Ryan recently signed an NHL entry contract with the Kings. He was briefly assigned to Manchester in the AHL for the 2007–08 season before being returned to juniors due to an over-abundance of capable defensemen on the Monarchs and apparent lack of desire to play in the ECHL.^{[citation needed]}

Toronto Marlies

Ryan is currently playing for the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League, a farm team for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Career statistics

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2003–04	Quebec Remparts	QMJHL		57	0	9	9	98		5	0	0	0	8
2004–05	Quebec Remparts	QMJHL		63	4	9	13	134		13	0	2	2	28
2005–06	Quebec Remparts	QMJHL		61	6	18	24	202		23	2	2	10	29
2006–07	Quebec Remparts	QMJHL		59	5	17	22	125		3	0	0	0	4
2007–08	Quebec Remparts	QMJHL		18	1	11	12	33		—	—	—	—	—
2007–08	Gatineau Olympiques	QMJHL		26	0	9	9	35		19	1	4	5	24
2008–09	Cincinnati Cyclones	ECHL		30	1	6	7	31		—	—	—	—	—
2008–09	Toronto Marlies	AHL		36	3	6	9	12		42	4	0	0	0
2009–10	Reading Royals	ECHL		36	3	6	9	43		2	0	0	0	12
2009–10	Toronto Marlies	AHL		7	0	0	0	4		—	—	—	—	—

External links

• Joey Ryan's career stats at Eliteprospects.com
• Joey Ryan's career stats at The Internet Hockey Database