The Nanaimo Clippers are pleased to announce that Liam Ryan has committed to Carleton University for the 2020-2021 season.
Ryan was acquired from the Surrey Eagles to begin the 2019-2020 season after playing in 22 games for the Surrey Eagles in the 2018-2019 season, collecting five goals and four assists for nine points. Before heading to Surrey Eagles, Ryan played part of two years in the WHL for the Prince George Cougars after being drafted in the 7th round in the 2015 WHL bantam draft.
Over the two seasons with the Clippers, Ryan played 66 games and produced 29 points including 17 goals.
At a younger age, Ryan played with the Burnaby Winter Club including at the famous Pee Wee Québec Tournament. He was a point a game player in the BC Major Midget League and made the U16 Team BC Program.
Wes Mussio, owner of the Clippers noted: “Liam was a great addition to the roster over the last two years. He always seemed to score timely goals. He was hard to play against and had a chippy edge to his game, something Nails and I love in a player. I am glad to see Liam land in an excellent college program where I am confident he will thrive.
Darren Naylor, the Clippers’ Head Coach and GM, is similarly impressed with Ryan’s contributions to the Clippers program; “Ryan is a big forward that makes players around him better. He was very reliable, so I played him in all situations. If Liam continues to progress as a hockey player, I see him turning pro one day.”
