Ryan Thang

Ryan Thang
Ryan Thang
Born	May 11, 1987 (age 37); Chicago, IL, USA
Height	6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight	193 lb (88 kg; 13 st 11 lb)
Position	Left Wing
Shot	Right
Played for	Nashville Predators; Augsburger Panther; Mora IK; HIFK; High1
NHL draft	81st overall, 2007; Nashville Predators
Playing career	2010–2015

Ryan William Thang (born May 11, 1987) is an American professional ice hockey player who is currently playing with High1 of the Asia League Ice Hockey. He was selected by the Nashville Predators in the 3rd round (81st overall) of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft. Thang was born in Chicago, Illinois, and was a 3-year member and Senior captain of the Edina High School Hockey Team.

Playing career

Thang played four seasons (2006–10) of college ice hockey at the University of Notre Dame with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the CCHA at the NCAA Division I level.

Thang was honored for his outstanding college play when he was named to the CCHA All-Rookie Team in his freshman year.^[1]

After signing a two-year entry level contract with the Predators, Thang played each season primarily with AHL affiliate, the Milwaukee Admirals. In the 2011–12 season, Thang made his one-time NHL debut for the Predators in a 5–4 defeat against the Chicago Blackhawks on October 31, 2011.^[2]

On June 15, 2012, Thang signed his first European contract on a one-year deal with Augsburger Panther of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga for the 2012–13 season.^[3] During the year with the Panthers, Thang contributed 14 goals for 29 points in 50 games.

On June 20, 2013, Thang moved to Sweden, and signed a one-year contract with second division club, Mora IK.^[4]

Career statistics

			Regular season					Playoffs
Season	Team	League	GP	G	A	Pts	PIM	GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2004–05	Sioux Falls Stampede	USHL	58	9	22	31	45	—	—	—	—	—
2005–06	Sioux Falls Stampede	USHL	32	8	14	22	52	—	—	—	—	—
2005–06	Omaha Lancers	USHL	25	15	15	30	26	5	2	1	3	2
2006–07	Notre Dame	CCHA	42	20	21	41	22	—	—	—	—	—
2007–08	Notre Dame	CCHA	47	18	14	32	48	—	—	—	—	—
2008–09	Notre Dame	CCHA	33	10	9	19	36	—	—	—	—	—
2009–10	Notre Dame	CCHA	37	9	14	23	55	—	—	—	—	—
2009–10	Milwaukee Admirals	AHL	12	3	3	6	4	7	1	3	4	2
2010–11	Milwaukee Admirals	AHL	78	14	27	41	32	13	5	8	13	10
2011–12	Milwaukee Admirals	AHL	75	18	20	38	44	3	0	0	0	2
2011–12	Nashville Predators	NHL	1	0	0	0	0	—	—	—	—	—
2012–13	Augsburger Panther	DEL	50	14	15	29	34	2	0	0	0	2
NHL totals			1	0	0	0	0	—	—	—	—	—

Awards and honours

Award	Year
College
All-CCHA Rookie Team	2006–07	^[1]

References

^ ^a ^b National Hockey League (2010). The National Hockey League Official Guide & Record Book/2011. Triumph Books. p. 338. ISBN 978-1-60078-422-4.
^ "Stalberg scores in OT to lift Hawks over Preds". CBS Sports. 2011-10-31. Retrieved 2012-06-15. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
^ "Panther complete forward signing of Ryan Thang" (in German). Augsburger Panther. 2012-06-15. Retrieved 2012-06-15. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
^ "Two transfers ready for Mora" (in Swedish). HockeyAllsvenskan. 2013-06-20. Retrieved 2013-06-20. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)

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[Award-1] National Hockey League (2010). The National Hockey League Official Guide & Record Book/2011. Triumph Books. p. 338. ISBN 978-1-60078-422-4.

[2] "Stalberg scores in OT to lift Hawks over Preds". CBS Sports. 2011-10-31. Retrieved 2012-06-15. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)

[3] "Panther complete forward signing of Ryan Thang" (in German). Augsburger Panther. 2012-06-15. Retrieved 2012-06-15. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)

[4] "Two transfers ready for Mora" (in Swedish). HockeyAllsvenskan. 2013-06-20. Retrieved 2013-06-20. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)

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