Jason R. Ryznar (born February 19, 1983) is an American former professional ice hockey player.

Playing career Typically playing as a left winger, Ryznar was selected by the New Jersey Devils as the 64th choice (third round) of the 2002 NHL entry draft.

Rynzar played for the United States Junior National Team in 2000 and 2001 before heading to the University of Michigan where he would play for four seasons, growing in stature as a checking line player.

In 2005–06, Ryznar played with the Albany River Rats of the American Hockey League, the Devils minor-league affiliate.

In January 2005, he was called up by the Devils - due to injuries and suspensions - and played sparingly as a fourth-liner. His call-up as a first-year pro was a rarity for the normally deep and methodical New Jersey Devils.

After the 2007–08 season, Ryznar wasn't offered a contract by the Devils and was invited to the Minnesota Wild training camp on September 18, 2008. Ryznar was then sent on a try-out to affiliate, Houston Aeros, on September 28, 2008. Ryznar made the Aeros opening night roster for the 2008–09 season.

Career statistics Regular season and playoffs Regular season Playoffs Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM 1998–99 Service High School HSAK 1999–2000 US NTDP Juniors USHL 3 0 1 1 0 3 1 1 2 4 1999–2000 US NTDP U18 NAHL 52 5 10 15 22 — — — — — 2000–01 US NTDP Juniors USHL 24 4 3 7 31 — — — — — 2000–01 US NTDP U18 USDP 42 11 14 25 71 — — — — — 2001–02 University of Michigan CCHA 40 9 7 16 22 — — — — — 2002–03 University of Michigan CCHA 34 7 9 16 22 — — — — — 2003–04 University of Michigan CCHA 36 6 11 17 28 — — — — — 2004–05 University of Michigan CCHA 36 6 17 23 46 — — — — — 2005–06 Albany River Rats AHL 59 7 18 25 52 — — — — — 2005–06 New Jersey Devils NHL 8 0 0 0 2 — — — — — 2006–07 Lowell Devils AHL 55 5 5 10 55 — — — — — 2007–08 Lowell Devils AHL 55 10 8 18 38 — — — — — 2008–09 Houston Aeros AHL 77 4 2 6 56 10 0 2 2 2 2009–10 Alaska Aces ECHL 58 9 11 20 46 4 1 1 2 6 AHL totals 246 26 33 59 171 10 0 2 2 2 NHL totals 8 0 0 0 2 — — — — —

International Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM 2000 United States U17 4th 6 0 1 1 2001 United States WJC18 6th 6 1 2 3 0 Junior totals 12 1 3 4 0

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