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Hurricanes Sign Derek Ryan

June 15, 2015 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Charlotte Checkers News Release


RALEIGH, NC - Ron Francis, Executive Vice President and General Manager of the National Hockey League's Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team has signed center Derek Ryan to a one-year, two-way contract. The deal will pay Ryan $600,000 at the NHL level, or $150,000 at the American Hockey League (AHL) level in 2015-16, with a guarantee of $185,000.

"Derek is a skilled, playmaking center," said Francis. "He's taken a bit of an unconventional path, but has earned a chance to play professionally in North America after having success at every level in Europe. We're excited that he chose our organization."

Ryan, 28, totaled 15 goals and 45 assists (60 points) in 55 games for Orebro of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) in 2014-15. The Spokane, WA, native was named the SHL's Forward of the Year and Most Valuable Player following the season. Prior to playing in Sweden, Ryan (5'10", 170 lbs.) spent three seasons in the Austrian league after completing a collegiate career at the University of Alberta. Ryan also played parts of four seasons with the Spokane Chiefs of the Western Hockey League, the final two of which under current Hurricanes Head Coach Bill Peters.

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