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Ryan attended [[Bowdoin College]] where he was an All-American attackman. He amassed 97-points in his senior year to become the leading scorer in school history. <ref name=multi>http://www.insidelacrosse.com/page.cfm?pagerid=2&news=fdetail&storyid=139760</ref> |
Ryan attended [[Bowdoin College]] where he was an All-American attackman. He amassed 97-points in his senior year to become the leading scorer in school history. <ref name=multi>http://www.insidelacrosse.com/page.cfm?pagerid=2&news=fdetail&storyid=139760</ref> |
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Ryan played in the [[National Lacrosse League]] where he was known as the "Dude" due to his long dreadlocked hair. <ref>http://www.lacrosse-network.com/outsidersguide/notes0311.htm</ref> He scored 202 total career points (82 goals and 120 assists) while playing for the [[Boston Blazers]], [[Baltimore Thunder]] and the [[Philadelphia Wings]]. In addition, he played in the [[Heritage Cup]] for Team USA in 2002. |
Ryan played in the [[National Lacrosse League]] where he was known as the "Dude" due to his long dreadlocked hair. <ref>http://www.lacrosse-network.com/outsidersguide/notes0311.htm</ref> He scored 202 total career points (82 goals and 120 assists) while playing for the [[Boston Blazers (1992-1997)|Boston Blazers]], [[Baltimore Thunder]] and the [[Philadelphia Wings]]. In addition, he played in the [[Heritage Cup]] for Team USA in 2002. |
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Ryan played in [[Major League Lacrosse]]'s inaugural season in [[2001 MLL season|2001]] with the [[New Jersey Pride]]. |
Ryan played in [[Major League Lacrosse]]'s inaugural season in [[2001 MLL season|2001]] with the [[New Jersey Pride]]. |
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Ryan has served as a coach for the women's lacrosse teams at [[Towson University]] <ref name=towson>https://www.towsontigers.com/sports/wlacrosse/release.asp?release_id=1074</ref> and [[Loyola College in Maryland|Loyola College]]. In addition, he has coached the men's lacrosse team at [[Connecticut College]] and [[Mount Ida College]].<ref name=multi/><ref name=towson/> |
Ryan has served as a coach for the women's lacrosse teams at [[Towson University]] <ref name=towson>https://www.towsontigers.com/sports/wlacrosse/release.asp?release_id=1074</ref> and [[Loyola College in Maryland|Loyola College]]. In addition, he has coached the men's lacrosse team at [[Connecticut College]] and [[Mount Ida College]].<ref name=multi/><ref name=towson/> |
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On [[May 9]], [[2007]], the NLL announced that an expansion franchise had been granted to the city of [[Boston]], and that Ryan had been named head coach. The team will begin play during the [[2008 NLL season]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nll.com/article.php?id=2944|work=NLL.com|title=Expansion Team Awarded to Boston for 2008|date=[[May 9]], [[2007]]|accessdate=2007-05-09}}</ref> |
On [[May 9]], [[2007]], the NLL announced that an expansion franchise had been granted to the city of [[Boston]], and that Ryan had been named head coach. The team, which will also be called the [[Boston Blazers]], will begin play during the [[2008 NLL season]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nll.com/article.php?id=2944|work=NLL.com|title=Expansion Team Awarded to Boston for 2008|date=[[May 9]], [[2007]]|accessdate=2007-05-09}}</ref> |
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==Statistics== |
==Statistics== |
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Revision as of 02:54, 8 October 2007
- This article refers to the United States lacrosse player. For other persons named Tom Ryan, see the disambiguation page..
Tom Ryan is a lacrosse coach and former professional player.
Playing career
Ryan attended Bowdoin College where he was an All-American attackman. He amassed 97-points in his senior year to become the leading scorer in school history. [1]
Ryan played in the National Lacrosse League where he was known as the "Dude" due to his long dreadlocked hair. [2] He scored 202 total career points (82 goals and 120 assists) while playing for the Boston Blazers, Baltimore Thunder and the Philadelphia Wings. In addition, he played in the Heritage Cup for Team USA in 2002.
Ryan played in Major League Lacrosse's inaugural season in 2001 with the New Jersey Pride.
Ryan's playing career was cut short by a series of concussions. [3]
Coaching career
In 2006, Ryan was named Head Coach of the U.S. Indoor Lacrosse team playing in the 2007 World Indoor Lacrosse Championships. [4]
Ryan has served as a coach for the women's lacrosse teams at Towson University [5] and Loyola College. In addition, he has coached the men's lacrosse team at Connecticut College and Mount Ida College.[1][5]
On May 9, 2007, the NLL announced that an expansion franchise had been granted to the city of Boston, and that Ryan had been named head coach. The team, which will also be called the Boston Blazers, will begin play during the 2008 NLL season.[6]
Statistics
NLL
| Regular Season | Playoffs | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | LB | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | LB | PIM | ||
| 1995 | Boston | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ||
| 1996 | Boston | 10 | 17 | 15 | 32 | 54 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 2 | ||
| 1997 | Boston | 10 | 15 | 8 | 23 | 34 | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| 1998 | Baltimore | 12 | 8 | 19 | 27 | 58 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 2 | ||
| 1999 | Baltimore | 10 | 2 | 11 | 13 | 26 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | ||
| 2000 | Philadelphia | 11 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 38 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2 | ||
| 2001 | Philadelphia | 14 | 10 | 22 | 32 | 70 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 7 | ||
| 2002 | Philadelphia | 16 | 15 | 25 | 40 | 110 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 0 | ||
| 2003 | Philadelphia | 8 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 35 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| NLL Totals | 95 | 82 | 120 | 202 | 436 | 113 | 10 | 3 | 13 | 16 | 46 | 15 | |||
MLL
| Regular Season | Playoffs | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | GP | G | 2ptG | A | Pts | LB | PIM | GP | G | 2ptG | A | Pts | LB | PIM | ||
| 2001 | New Jersey | 14 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 16 | 15 | 2.5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| MLL Totals | 14 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 16 | 15 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
References
- ^ a b http://www.insidelacrosse.com/page.cfm?pagerid=2&news=fdetail&storyid=139760
- ^ http://www.lacrosse-network.com/outsidersguide/notes0311.htm
- ^ http://www.plpa.com/spotlight/tom_ryan.html
- ^ http://www.usindoorlacrosse.org/articles/publish/news/Tom_Ryan_Named_Head_Coach_of_U_S_Indoor_National_Lacrosse_Team.shtml
- ^ a b https://www.towsontigers.com/sports/wlacrosse/release.asp?release_id=1074
- ^ "Expansion Team Awarded to Boston for 2008". NLL.com. May 9, 2007. Retrieved 2007-05-09.
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