Ryan brings over 17 years of coaching and scouting experience at the Junior level, paired with a strong background in player development and mentorship.
A product of the Nepean Minor Hockey Association, Ryan played in the EOJHL with the Metcalfe Jets and Shawville Pontiac before continuing his career at the collegiate level with the SUNY North Country Saints in New York, where he was inducted into the NJCAA North Country Saints Athletics Hall of Fame in 2025.
Ryan brings a wealth of junior coaching experience to the Beavers, including time with the Stittsville/Richmond Royals and Winchester Hawks (EOJHL), and the Nepean Raiders (CCHL).
Additionally, He has held scouting positions with the Kingston Voyageurs, Trenton Golden Hawks and Cobourg Cougars (OJHL), as well as the Brockville Braves (CCHL).
Ryan is also a certified player representative through Sport Management Worldwide and works as a professional skills and development coach, focusing on progression-based drills and fundamental skill-building to maximize player potential.
Ryan’s leadership has been recognized in numerous occasions, including back-to-back Ottawa Coach of the Year awards in 2022 and 2023 awarded by Faces Magazine.
We’re extremely excited to welcome Ryan to Bassano!