The Calgary Flames have signed forward Dan Ryder. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Ryder, the Flames fourth round pick in 2005, is in his fourth season with the Peterborough Petes of the Ontario Hockey League. He currently sits fifth in league scoring with 24 goals and 59 points.
Ryder is currently serving a 10 game suspension for abuse of an official.
The native of Bonavista, Newfoundland & Labrador, was named Playoff MVP during the 2005-06 season as he led the Petes to the OHL championship and a berth in the Memorial Cup. In 225 career OHL games, he has recorded 111 goals and 164 assists for 275 points.
Greg is the founder of Red Mile Blog has been following the Flames through good times and bad since they arrived in Calgary in the early 80s. He has written hundreds of articles on the Flames since 2005 and considers himself an expert on hockey inconsistency and frustration. He shoots right and usually plays defence, but has been known to jump up in the rush. He is a 2-time CAHL men's league champion and knows the sweet taste of beer from a Cup.
