Michael Ryder facts for kids
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Ryder with the New Jersey Devils in April 2014
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| Born | March 31, 1980 Bonavista, Newfoundland, Canada |
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| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | ||
| Weight | 200 lb (91 kg; 14 st 4 lb) | ||
| Position | Right wing | ||
| Shot | Right | ||
| Played for | Montreal Canadiens Boston Bruins Dallas Stars New Jersey Devils |
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| NHL Draft | 216th overall, 1998 Montreal Canadiens |
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| Playing career | 2000–2015 | ||
Michael Glen Wayne Ryder, born on March 31, 1980, is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He played as a right winger. Ryder spent 12 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL). He played for teams like the Montreal Canadiens, Boston Bruins, Dallas Stars, and New Jersey Devils.
In 2011, Ryder was part of the Boston Bruins team that won the Stanley Cup. He scored eight goals during the 2011 playoffs. This helped Boston win their first championship since 1972.
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Michael Ryder's Hockey Journey
Starting in Junior Hockey
Michael Ryder began his hockey career playing for the Hull Olympiques. This team is part of the QMJHL.
Playing for the Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens picked Ryder in the 1998 NHL Entry Draft. He was the 216th player chosen overall.
On May 30, 2003, Ryder scored a very important goal. It ended the longest game in American Hockey League history. His goal gave the Hamilton Bulldogs a 2–1 win. This happened in the fourth overtime period of a playoff game.
During the 2003–04 NHL season, Ryder was a rising star. He played in the NHL YoungStars Game. He was also named the NHL Rookie of the Month for February 2004. Ryder led all new players in points, powerplay points, and goals that season.
When the NHL had a break in 2004–05, Ryder played in Sweden. He played for Leksands IF in the second division of Swedish hockey. After the NHL break, he scored 30 goals in two seasons in a row.
On April 7, 2007, Ryder scored three goals in a row. This is called a natural hat-trick. It happened against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Canadiens were behind 3–1 at the time. Even with Ryder's great effort, the Canadiens lost the game.
Ryder had another amazing game on February 19, 2008. The Canadiens were losing 5–0 to the New York Rangers. Ryder scored two goals and helped with another. The Canadiens came back to win 6–5. This was a historic comeback for the team.
Ryder's contract with the Canadiens ended in 2008. The team did not sign him again. This was partly because his scoring numbers were lower that season.
Joining the Boston Bruins
On July 1, 2008, Ryder signed a contract with the Boston Bruins. He signed for three years. Many thought he joined Boston because he had played for their coach, Claude Julien, before.
Ryder scored his first goal for the Bruins on October 9, 2008. It was in Boston's first game of the season. This goal was also his 100th career goal. He scored 27 goals in his first season with Boston. The Bruins finished first in their conference.
In the first round of the playoffs, the Bruins played the Montreal Canadiens. Ryder scored four goals in that series. The Bruins won all four games.
During the 2011 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Ryder was a key player. He scored the winning goal in overtime of Game 4 against the Canadiens. In Game 5, he made an amazing glove save. Their goalie, Tim Thomas, was out of position. This save was very important for the Bruins.
Ryder won his first Stanley Cup on June 15, 2011. The Bruins beat the Vancouver Canucks in Game 7 of the finals. With this win, Ryder became the second player from Newfoundland and Labrador to win the Stanley Cup. Daniel Cleary was the first in 2008. Alex Newhook also won it in 2022.
Time with the Dallas Stars
On July 1, 2011, Ryder signed a two-year contract with the Dallas Stars.
In the 2011–12 NHL season, Ryder scored his career-high 35th goal. This happened on March 28, 2012. It was during a 3-1 win against the Edmonton Oilers.
Returning to Montreal
During the 2012–13 season, Ryder was traded back to the Montreal Canadiens. He came back to Montreal from the Dallas Stars.
Playing for the New Jersey Devils
On July 5, 2013, Ryder signed a two-year contract with the New Jersey Devils. He changed his jersey number from 73 to 17 with the Devils.
Ryder started the 2013–14 season well, scoring 16 goals. However, he scored only 2 goals after January 11, 2014.
On January 16, 2015, Ryder played in his 800th NHL game. This was a big milestone in his career.
End of a Great Career
Michael Ryder's career ended in 2015. He holds records for players born in Newfoundland and Labrador. He has 237 goals and 484 total points in the NHL. This makes him the most successful hockey player from his home province.
On June 10, 2017, Michael Ryder was honored. He was inducted into Hockey NL's Hall of Fame.
Career Statistics
Regular Season and Playoffs
| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
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| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 1996–97 | Tri-Pen Osprey AAA | Midget | 23 | 31 | 17 | 48 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1997–98 | Hull Olympiques | QMJHL | 69 | 34 | 28 | 62 | 41 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 4 | ||
| 1998–99 | Hull Olympiques | QMJHL | 69 | 44 | 43 | 87 | 65 | 23 | 20 | 16 | 36 | 39 | ||
| 1999–00 | Hull Olympiques | QMJHL | 63 | 50 | 58 | 108 | 50 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 28 | 28 | ||
| 2000–01 | Tallahassee Tiger Sharks | ECHL | 5 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2000–01 | Quebec Citadelles | AHL | 61 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2001–02 | Mississippi Sea Wolves | ECHL | 20 | 14 | 13 | 27 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2001–02 | Quebec Citadelles | AHL | 50 | 11 | 17 | 28 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||
| 2002–03 | Hamilton Bulldogs | AHL | 69 | 34 | 33 | 67 | 43 | 23 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 8 | ||
| 2003–04 | Montreal Canadiens | NHL | 81 | 25 | 38 | 63 | 26 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||
| 2004–05 | Leksands IF | SWE.2 | 32 | 27 | 21 | 48 | 32 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 0 | ||
| 2005–06 | Montreal Canadiens | NHL | 81 | 30 | 25 | 55 | 40 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0 | ||
| 2006–07 | Montreal Canadiens | NHL | 82 | 30 | 28 | 58 | 60 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2007–08 | Montreal Canadiens | NHL | 70 | 14 | 17 | 31 | 30 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ||
| 2008–09 | Boston Bruins | NHL | 74 | 27 | 26 | 53 | 26 | 11 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 8 | ||
| 2009–10 | Boston Bruins | NHL | 82 | 18 | 15 | 33 | 35 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 2 | ||
| 2010–11 | Boston Bruins | NHL | 79 | 18 | 23 | 41 | 26 | 25 | 8 | 9 | 17 | 8 | ||
| 2011–12 | Dallas Stars | NHL | 82 | 35 | 27 | 62 | 46 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2012–13 | Dallas Stars | NHL | 19 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2012–13 | Montreal Canadiens | NHL | 27 | 10 | 11 | 21 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | ||
| 2013–14 | New Jersey Devils | NHL | 82 | 18 | 16 | 34 | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2014–15 | New Jersey Devils | NHL | 47 | 6 | 13 | 19 | 30 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| NHL totals | 806 | 237 | 247 | 484 | 353 | 75 | 21 | 24 | 45 | 26 | ||||
International Play
| Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | |
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| 2000 | Canada | WJC |  |
7 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | |
| Junior totals | 7 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | ||||
