Career
He is currently playing with the Milwaukee Admirals of the American Hockey League. Ryan was selected by the Nashville Predators in the 4th round (114th overall) of the 2007 National Hockey League Entry Draft. Ryan attended the University of Notre Dame where he played four seasons (2007 – 2011) of National Collegiate Athletic Association college hockey with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
On April 11, 2011, the Nashville Predators signed Ryan to a two-year entry-level contract.