Jason Ryznar

Jason R. Ryznar (born February 19, 1983) is an American former professional ice hockey player.

Jason Ryznar
Ryznar with the Lowell Devils during the 2007-08 season
Born	(1983-02-19) February 19, 1983 (age 42) Anchorage, Alaska, U.S.
Height	6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight	205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
Position	Left wing
Shot	Left
Played for	New Jersey Devils Albany River Rats Lowell Devils Houston Aeros Alaska Aces
National team	United States
NHL draft	64th overall, 2002 New Jersey Devils
Playing career	2005–2010

Playing career

Typically playing as a left winger, Ryznar was selected by the New Jersey Devils as the 64th choice (third round) of the 2002 NHL Entry Draft.

Rynzar played for the United States Junior National Team in 2000 and 2001 before heading to the University of Michigan where he would play for four seasons, growing in stature as a checking line player.^[1]

In 2005–06, Ryznar played with the Albany River Rats of the American Hockey League, the Devils minor-league affiliate.

In January 2005, he was called up by the Devils - due to injuries and suspensions - and played sparingly as a fourth-liner. His call-up as a first-year pro was a rarity for the normally deep and methodical New Jersey Devils.

After the 2007–08 season, Ryznar wasn't offered a contract by the Devils and was invited to the Minnesota Wild training camp on September 18, 2008. Ryznar was then sent on a try-out to affiliate, Houston Aeros, on September 28, 2008. Ryznar made the Aeros opening night roster for the 2008–09 season.^[2]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
1998–99	Service High School	HSAK
1999–2000	US NTDP Juniors	USHL		3	0	1	1	0		3	1	1	2	4
1999–2000	US NTDP U18	NAHL		52	5	10	15	22		—	—	—	—	—
2000–01	US NTDP Juniors	USHL		24	4	3	7	31		—	—	—	—	—
2000–01	US NTDP U18	USDP		42	11	14	25	71		—	—	—	—	—
2001–02	University of Michigan	CCHA		40	9	7	16	22		—	—	—	—	—
2002–03	University of Michigan	CCHA		34	7	9	16	22		—	—	—	—	—
2003–04	University of Michigan	CCHA		36	6	11	17	28		—	—	—	—	—
2004–05	University of Michigan	CCHA		36	6	17	23	46		—	—	—	—	—
2005–06	Albany River Rats	AHL		59	7	18	25	52		—	—	—	—	—
2005–06	New Jersey Devils	NHL		8	0	0	0	2		—	—	—	—	—
2006–07	Lowell Devils	AHL		55	5	5	10	55		—	—	—	—	—
2007–08	Lowell Devils	AHL		55	10	8	18	38		—	—	—	—	—
2008–09	Houston Aeros	AHL		77	4	2	6	56		10	0	2	2	2
2009–10	Alaska Aces	ECHL		58	9	11	20	46		4	1	1	2	6
AHL totals				246	26	33	59	171		10	0	2	2	2
NHL totals				8	0	0	0	2		—	—	—	—	—

International

Year	Team	Event	Result		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2000	United States	U17	4th		6	0	1	1
2001	United States	WJC18	6th		6	1	2	3	0
Junior totals					12	1	3	4	0