Ryan Ginand

Ryan Ginand (born April 1, 1986) is an American professional ice hockey player.

Ryan Ginand
Born (1986-04-01) April 1, 1986
Milford, MA, USA
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Position Center
Shot Left
Played for AHL
Albany Devils
Houston Aeros
ECHL
Trenton Devils
Orlando Solar Bears
Gwinnett Gladiators
Europe
Herning IK
WSV Sterzing Broncos
Coventry Blaze
NHL Draft Undrafted
Playing career 2009–2014

Ginand attended Northeastern University from 2005 to 2009 where he played NCAA Division I college hockey with the Northeastern Huskies men's ice hockey team, scoring 46 goals and 36 assists in 132 games while earning NCAA All Star accolades.

In November 2009, following a contract with Herning Blue Fox of the Danish Elite League, Ginand signed with the Trenton Devils of the ECHL.[1]

On May 8, 2013, after playing in the New Jersey Devils and Minnesota Wild organizations, Ginand signed as a free agent in Italy for a one-year contract then with a British club, the Coventry Blaze of the EIHL, on a one-year contract.[2]

Family

His younger brother, Phil Ginand, played 11 games with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers in the AHL during the 2010–11 season.[3]

Awards and honors
Award Year
All-Hockey East Second Team 2008–09
EIHL Most Goals (51) 2013–14
EIHL Most Points (97) 2013–14 [4]
EIHL All-Star First Team 2013–14 [5]
EIHL Forward of the Year 2013–14 [6]
IHJUK First All-Star Team 2013–14 [7]

References
  1. "Ginand returns to the ECHL". oursportscentral.com. November 4, 2009. Retrieved December 26, 2012.
  2. "Blaze swoop for Ginand". Coventry Blaze. May 8, 2013. Retrieved May 8, 2013.
  3. http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=43015
  4. http://www.eliteleague.co.uk/2013-14-award-winners—p191513
  5. http://www.belfastgiants.com/archives/champions-star-in-elite-league-awards/
  6. http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/ice-hockey/coventry-blazes-ryan-ginand-named-6931130
  7. http://www.coventryblaze.co.uk/index.php/history/honours


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