Prestin Ryan (born June 29, 1980) is a

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former professional

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defenceman who played one game for the

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of the

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(NHL).

Playing career

Amateur

Born in Arcola,

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, Prestin Ryan played for the Yorkton Mallers in the SMAAAHL. He spent three seasons with the

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of the SJHL. While playing in the SJHL, he was recruited to play hockey at the

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. Ryan spent four seasons playing for the Black Bears in the

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conference. He picked up several

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and conference honours while there. After playing his senior season, Ryan turned pro for the 2004–05 season.

Professional

He started his professional career with the

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of the AHL. He was initially signed by the

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. In the 2005–06 season, Ryan made his

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debut, playing in one game, for the

. After his second season within the Canucks organization he joined the

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and played the 2007–08 season in the AHL with affiliate, the

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. A free agent, on November 21, 2008 he signed a contract with

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of the

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. Ryan left after just six months on May 3, 2009 and signed with League rival

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. In the 2009–10 season, Ryan produced his highest totals in the DEL with 7 goals and 27 points in 47 games. On August 26, 2010, the Canadian was on the move again and signed with the Iserlohn Roosters, where he replaced the tryout player David Walker. After one season away, on April 4, 2011, Ryan returned to sign a one-year contract with Ingolstadt.

Career statistics

Awards and honours

*1998 - SJHL All Rookie Team *2004 - Hockey East Best Defensive Defenseman (co-winner w/ Andrew Alberts)

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Ryan, Prestin 1980 births Adler Mannheim players AHCA Division I men's ice hockey All-Americans Canadian expatriate ice hockey players in Germany Canadian expatriate ice hockey players in Sweden Canadian expatriate ice hockey players in the United States Canadian ice hockey defencemen ERC Ingolstadt players Estevan Bruins (SJHL) players Ice hockey people from Saskatchewan Iserlohn Roosters players Living people Maine Black Bears men's ice hockey players Manitoba Moose players Mora IK players People from Arcola, Saskatchewan Rockford IceHogs (AHL) players Syracuse Crunch players Undrafted National Hockey League players Vancouver Canucks players 21st-century Canadian sportsmen