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Ryan is the General Manager of Pittsburgh Ice Arena and the President of the Pittsburgh Huskies. He is an innovative hockey professional with over 40 years combined coaching and playing experience. Ryan played college hockey at Penn State University while earning a degree in Recreation Management. After graduation he turned to professional hockey working with the Pittsburgh Penguins in the Hockey Operations department and their minor league affiliate the Wheeling Nailers as an Assistant Coach and Assistant Director of Hockey Operations for 4 years. From there, Ryan coached youth hockey in Pittsburgh as the Hockey Director at the Airport Ice Arena and Head Coach of Sewickley Academy. He was then named the Hockey Director at Penn State University opening the Pegula Ice Arena, and worked in that position for 8 years.  He has served as the State Vice President for the Mid-American District of USA Hockey as well as an evaluator and coach for district select camps. Ryan specializes in developing programs and players.  In his many years of experience, he has developed players who moved on to college, junior, and the professional ranks.