About Michael Ryder
Michael Ryder (born March 31, 1980) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey right winger. He played 12 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Montreal Canadiens, Boston Bruins, Dallas Stars, and New Jersey Devils. Ryder was a member of the 2011 Stanley Cup-winning Bruins squad, scoring eight goals during the 2011 Stanley Cup Playoffs to help Boston to their first title since 1972. == Early life == Ryder was born on March 31, 1980, in Bonavista, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada to parents Wayne and Debbie Ryder. He also grew up alongside his younger brother Daniel, who also played ice hockey. == Playing career == === Junior === Ryder played for the Hull Olympiques of the QMJHL. === Montreal Canadiens === Ryder was drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in the 1998 NHL entry draft, 8th round, 216th overall. He hired hockey agent Thayne Campbell before signing with Montreal. On May 30, 2003, Ryder scored the winning goal to end the longest game in American Hockey League history. His goal at 14:56 of the fourth overtime period gave the Hamilton Bulldogs a 2–1 win over the Houston Aeros in game two of the Calder Cup Finals. In the 2003–04 NHL season, he played in the NHL YoungStars Game.
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