Family has a long legacy of playing hockey for Michigan State University; his grandfather, great-uncle, father and several cousins all played for the school before Ryan went there
Drafted by the Buffalo Sabres in 1999
Owns a clothing store in East Lansing, Mich
, called the Refinery
Named the starting goalie on the 2007 Eastern Conference All-Star team
Won a silver medal at the 2010 Winter Olympic games in Vancouver as part of the men's hockey team; was also named MVP of the tournament