Ryan Thang

Ryan William Thang (born May 11, 1987) is an American professional ice hockey player. He was selected by the Nashville Predators in the 3rd round (81st overall) of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft. Thang was born in Chicago, and was a 3-year member and Senior captain of the Edina High School Hockey Team.

Ryan Thang
Born	(1987-05-11) May 11, 1987 (age 38) Chicago, Illinois, USA
Height	6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight	193 lb (88 kg; 13 st 11 lb)
Position	Left wing
Shot	Right
Played for	Nashville Predators Augsburger Panther Mora IK HIFK High1
NHL draft	81st overall, 2007 Nashville Predators
Playing career	2010–2015

Playing career

Thang played four seasons (2006–10) of college ice hockey at the University of Notre Dame with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the CCHA at the NCAA Division I level.

Thang was honored for his outstanding college play when he was named to the CCHA All-Rookie Team in his freshman year.^[1]

After signing a two-year entry-level contract with the Predators, Thang played each season primarily with AHL affiliate, the Milwaukee Admirals. In the 2011–12 season, Thang made his one-time NHL debut for the Predators in a 5–4 defeat against the Chicago Blackhawks on October 31, 2011.^[2]

On June 15, 2012, Thang signed his first European contract on a one-year deal with Augsburger Panther of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga for the 2012–13 season.^[3] During the year with the Panthers, Thang contributed 14 goals for 29 points in 50 games.

On June 20, 2013, Thang moved to Sweden, and signed a one-year contract with second division club, Mora IK.^[4]

Career statistics

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2004–05	Sioux Falls Stampede	USHL		58	9	22	31	45		—	—	—	—	—
2005–06	Sioux Falls Stampede	USHL		32	8	14	22	52		—	—	—	—	—
2005–06	Omaha Lancers	USHL		25	15	15	30	26		5	2	1	3	2
2006–07	Notre Dame	CCHA		42	20	21	41	22		—	—	—	—	—
2007–08	Notre Dame	CCHA		47	18	14	32	48		—	—	—	—	—
2008–09	Notre Dame	CCHA		33	10	9	19	36		—	—	—	—	—
2009–10	Notre Dame	CCHA		37	9	14	23	55		—	—	—	—	—
2009–10	Milwaukee Admirals	AHL		12	3	3	6	4		7	1	3	4	2
2010–11	Milwaukee Admirals	AHL		78	14	27	41	32		13	5	8	13	10
2011–12	Milwaukee Admirals	AHL		75	18	20	38	44		3	0	0	0	2
2011–12	Nashville Predators	NHL		1	0	0	0	0		—	—	—	—	—
2012–13	Augsburger Panther	DEL		50	14	15	29	34		2	0	0	0	2
2013–14	Mora IK	Allsv		25	5	7	12	28		—	—	—	—	—
2013–14	HIFK	Liiga		28	3	4	7	20		—	—	—	—	—
2014–15	High1	AL		48	26	46	72	92		6	4	2	6	6
NHL totals				1	0	0	0	0		—	—	—	—	—

Awards and honours

Award	Year
College
All-CCHA Rookie Team	2006–07	[1]