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Kerry Collins | May 8, 2021

Born: March 1, 1963 Draft: 1981, Whalers, 4th Overall Hometown: Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario Position: C Known For: 2nd Most Assists Shoots: Left National Team: Canada Current Team: Seattle Kraken…

Ryan Getzlaf

Kerry Collins | March 14, 2021

Born: May 10, 1985 Draft: 2003 Ducks, 19th overall Hometown: Regina, SK, CAN Position: Centre Known For: Shoots: Right National Team: Canada Status: Retired Ryan Getzlaf (born May 10, 1985)…

Ryan Hartman

Kerry Collins | April 21, 2021

Born: September 20, 1994 Draft: 2013 Blackhawks, 30th Overall Hometown: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina Position: RW Known For: Shoots: Right National Team: United States Current Team: Minnesota Wild Ryan…

Ryan Johansen

Matthew Zator | March 31, 2021

Born: July 31, 1992 Draft: 2010 Blue Jackets, 4th Overall Hometown: Vancouver, BC, CAN Position: C Known For: Shoots: Right National Team: Canada Current Team: Colorado Avalanche Ryan Johansen (born July…

Ryan Leonard

Ryan Gagne | July 8, 2023

Born: Jan. 21, 2005 Draft: 8th Overall Washington Capitals 2023 Hometown: Amherst, MA, USA Position: Center Known For: Shoots/Catches: Right National Team: United States Current Status: Washington Capitals Ryan Leonard (born…

Ryan McDonagh

Kerry Collins | May 13, 2021

Born: June 13, 1989 Draft: 2007 Canadiens, 12th Overall Hometown: St. Paul, MN, USA Position: Defense Known For: Shoots: Left National Team: USA Current Team: Tampa Bay Lightning Ryan Patrick…

Ryan Murray

Kyle Knopp | March 29, 2021

Born: September 27, 1993 Draft: 2012 Blue Jackets, #2 Overall Hometown: Regina, SK, CAN Position: Defense Known For: Stanley Cup Shoots: Left National Team: Canada Current Team: Edmonton Oilers Ryan…

Ryan Parent

Colin Newby | April 11, 2022

Born: March 17, 1987 Draft: 2005, Nashville Predators, #18 Overall Hometown: Prince Albert, SK, CAN Position: D Known For: 2010 Stanley Cup Playoffs with Flyers Shoots/Catches: Left National Team: Canada…

Ryan Poehling

Colin Newby | September 5, 2022

Born: Jan. 3, 1999 Draft: 2017, Montreal Canadiens, #25 Overall Hometown: Lakeville, MN, USA Position: C/LW Known For: Shoots/Catches: Left National Team: USA Current Team: Anaheim Ducks Ryan Poehling (/ˈpeɪlɪŋ/; born…

Ryan Pulock

Kerry Collins | June 2, 2021

Born: October 6, 1994 Draft: 2013 Islanders 15th overall Hometown: Dauphin, Manitoba Position: D Known For: Shoots: Right National Team: Canada Current Team: New York Islanders Ryan Pulock (born October 6,…

Ryan Strome

Kyle Knopp | March 30, 2021

Born: February 13, 2001 Draft: 2011 Islanders, Fifth Overall Hometown: Mississauga, ON, CAN Position: Centre/Right Wing Known For: Shoots: Right National Team: Canada Current Team: Calgary Flames Ryan Edward Gaston…

Ryan Suter

Kerry Collins | March 16, 2021

Born: January 21, 1985 Draft: 2003 Predators, #7 Overall Hometown: Madison, Wisconsin Position: Defense Known For: NHL Family Legacy Shoots: Left National Team: United States Current Team: Dallas Stars Ryan…

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