Bobby Ryan facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Bobby Ryan
Ryan with the Ottawa Senators in May 2017
Born	(1987-03-17) March 17, 1987 (age 38) Cherry Hill, New Jersey, U.S.
Height	6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight	207 lb (94 kg; 14 st 11 lb)
Position	Right wing
Shot	Right
Played for	Anaheim Ducks Ottawa Senators Detroit Red Wings
National team	United States
NHL Draft	2nd overall, 2005 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim
Playing career	2007–2021
Medal record Ice hockey Representing  United States Winter Olympics Silver 2010 Vancouver

Robert Shane Ryan (born March 17, 1987) is an American former professional ice hockey player. He played as a winger. Bobby Ryan played for the Anaheim Ducks, Ottawa Senators, and Detroit Red Wings. These teams are all part of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was picked second overall in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft by the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim.

He played six seasons with the Ducks. In 2013, he was traded to the Senators. He also played one season with Detroit in 2020–21. Bobby Ryan also played for the United States in international and Olympic hockey games.

Bobby Ryan's Hockey Journey

Starting in Junior Hockey

Bobby Ryan began his hockey journey early. He won national championships with his youth team, the Los Angeles Junior Kings. He first planned to play for the USA Hockey's National Team Development Program. Even though he said he wouldn't play major junior hockey, the Owen Sound Attack picked him. They chose him seventh overall in the 2003 OHL Selection Draft.

Ryan decided to play for the Owen Sound Attack. He started his major junior career right away. In his first season (2003–04), he scored 39 points. The next season, he got even better, scoring 89 points. Because of his great play, the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim drafted him. He was the second player picked overall in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft.

Professional Career in the NHL

Bobby Ryan finished his OHL career after the 2006–07 season. After his team was out of the playoffs, the Ducks sent him to the Portland Pirates. This team was in the American Hockey League (AHL). He played eight games there. He then started the 2007–08 season with the Ducks. He scored his first NHL goal in his very first game. This game was against the Los Angeles Kings in London, England.

Ryan was sent back to Portland after only four games. He was called back up to the Ducks on March 7, 2008. This happened when Corey Perry got injured.

Anaheim Ducks Highlights

Ryan with the Iowa Chops in November 2008.

In the next season, Ryan again made the Ducks' opening roster. But he was sent to the Ducks' new AHL team, the Iowa Chops. This was due to salary cap rules. He was called back up during the season. On January 8, 2009, he scored his first hat trick in the NHL. This was against the Los Angeles Kings. He became the first rookie in Ducks history to score a hat trick. It was also the fastest hat trick in the team's 15-year history.

On March 22, 2009, Ryan set a new record for Ducks rookies. He got two assists, reaching 46 points. This broke the old record set by Dustin Penner. On April 22, 2009, Ryan was named a finalist for the Calder Memorial Trophy. This award goes to the best rookie in the NHL.

Before the 2010–11 season, the Ducks signed Ryan to a big contract. It was for five years and $25.5 million. On December 12, during a game, something funny happened. Mikko Koivu stole Ryan's stick. Ryan then picked up Koivu's stick and scored a goal with it! This play was later called one of the "Top 10 NHL Oddities."

Ryan with the Ducks in 2012.

On November 24, 2012, Ryan played in a charity hockey game. It was called Operation Hat Trick. The game raised money for people affected by Hurricane Sandy.

Time with the Ottawa Senators

On July 5, 2013, Bobby Ryan joined the Ottawa Senators. The Ducks traded him for Jakob Silfverberg, Stefan Noesen, and a draft pick. In his first season with the Senators, Ryan scored 23 goals. His season was cut short by an injury. He had surgery for a sports hernia in March 2014.

On October 2, 2014, the Senators signed Ryan to a long contract. It was for seven years and $50.75 million. This deal kept him with the team until the 2021–22 season. Ryan was then chosen to play in the 2015 NHL All-Star Game. This was his first time being an All-Star.

Ryan had a tough 2016–17 regular season. He only got 25 points in 62 games and dealt with injuries. But he played great in the 2017 Stanley Cup playoffs. He scored four goals in six games against the Boston Bruins. This helped the Senators move on. He ended the playoffs with six goals and nine assists. The Senators lost in a close game seven of the Eastern Conference Finals.

In the 2019–20 season, Ryan took some time away from hockey. He returned to play on February 25, 2020. In his first home game back, he scored his fifth career hat trick. On September 7, Ryan won the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy. This award is for players who show great determination and love for hockey.

On September 25, 2020, the Senators decided to buy out Ryan's contract. This made him a free agent for the first time.

Playing for the Detroit Red Wings

On October 9, 2020, Bobby Ryan signed a one-year contract with the Detroit Red Wings. He scored his first goal for the Red Wings on January 16, 2021. This helped them win 4-2 against the Carolina Hurricanes.

Ryan was offered a chance to try out for the Red Wings in 2021. But he was released at the end of the training camp. He didn't officially retire from hockey right away. This was because he was still getting money from his old Senators contract. If he retired, he would have lost that money. His buyout money ended in 2024.

Playing for Team USA

Bobby Ryan played for the United States at the 2006 World Junior Championships. The team finished fourth.

Four years later, Ryan was chosen for Team USA for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. He scored the first goal for the U.S. in their opening game. Team USA later lost to Canada in the gold medal game. This earned Ryan and the Americans a silver medal. He scored one goal and one assist in the tournament.

In 2014, Ryan was not chosen for the U.S. Olympic Hockey Team. This caused some discussion, as he had been playing very well.

Bobby Ryan's Life Outside Hockey

Bobby Ryan was born Robert Shane Stevenson, Jr. in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. He grew up in Collingswood, New Jersey. His family later moved to El Segundo, California. This move helped Ryan play in a top youth hockey program.

In December 2022, Ryan became a co-host for a podcast about the Senators. It was called 'Coming in Hot'.

Career Statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

Year	Team	Event	Result		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2006	United States	WJC	4th		7	3	4	7	0
2010	United States	OG			6	1	1	2	2
2012	United States	WC	7th		8	5	2	7	0
Junior totals					7	3	4	7	0
Senior totals					14	6	3	9	2

Awards and Honors

Images for kids

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  Ryan battles for the puck with Christian Ehrhoff during 2007 pre-season play.