- Prestin Ryan
Infobox Ice Hockey Player
team =Chicago Blackhawks
former_teams =Vancouver Canucks
league = NHL
position = Defence
shoots = Left
height_ft = 6
height_in = 0
weight_lb = 190
nationality = CAN
birth_date = Birth date and age|1980|6|29|mf=y
birth_place = Arcola, SK, CAN
draft = Undrafted
draft_year =
draft_team =
career_start = 2006Prestin Ryan (born
June 29 ,1980 in Arcola,Saskatchewan ) is a Canadianice hockey defenceman who plays in theChicago Blackhawks organization.Amateur career
Prestin Ryan played for the Yorkton Mallers in the
SMAAAHL . He spent three seasons with theEstevan Bruins of the SJHL. While playing in the SJHL, he was recruited to play hockey at theUniversity of Maine . Ryan spent four seasons playing for the Black Bears in theHockey East conference. He picked up severalNCAA and conference honours while there. After playing his senior season, Ryan turned pro for the 2004–05 season.Professional career
He started his professional career with the
Syracuse Crunch of the AHL. He was initially signed by theColumbus Blue Jackets . In the 2005–06 season, Ryan made his NHL debut for theVancouver Canucks . He is now a member of the Blackhawks organization.Awards and Honours
*1998 - SJHL All Rookie Teamcite web|url=http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app?page=PlayerDetail&playerId=8471200&service=page&tab=crs|title=Chicago Blackhawks Team: Prestin Ryan]
*2004 - Hockey East All Tournament Team
*2004 - Hockey East Best Defensive Defenseman (co-winner w/Andrew Alberts )
*2004 - Hockey East Second All Star Team
*2004 - NCAA All Tournament Team
*2004 - NCAA East Second All-American Teamcite web|url=http://www2.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/players/Prestin_Ryan/|title=Prestin Ryan: Chicago Blackhawks]References
External links
*hockeydb|63065
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