Derek Ryan (ice hockey)
| Derek Ryan | |||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Ryan with the Edmonton Oilers in 2022 | |||
| Born |
December 29, 1986 Spokane, Washington, U.S. | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | ||
| Weight | 175 lb (79 kg; 12 st 7 lb) | ||
| Position | Center / Right Wing | ||
| Shot | Right | ||
| Played for |
SAPA Fehérvár AV19 EC VSV Örebro HK Carolina Hurricanes Calgary Flames Edmonton Oilers | ||
| National team | United States | ||
| NHL draft | Undrafted | ||
| Playing career | 2007–2025 | ||
Derek Allen Ryan (born December 29, 1986) is an American former professional ice hockey player.
An undrafted player, Ryan played four successful seasons of Canadian university hockey and pursued a professional career in Europe before making his NHL debut at age 29. After being named the MVP of the Swedish Hockey League in 2015, Ryan signed his first NHL contract with the Carolina Hurricanes in June of that year. He played parts of three seasons with the Hurricanes before signing with the Calgary Flames in July 2018. He signed with the Oilers in 2021 and played for the team and its AHL affiliate, the Bakersfield Condors, until his retirement in 2025.