Ryan Minkoff

Ryan Minkoff (born April 8, 1993 in Corcoran, Minnesota) is an American professional ice hockey player who last played in the Vaasan Sport organization in Liiga for Lapuan Virkiä of the 2. Divisioona.[1]

Early career

Minkoff played for Benilde-St. Margaret's in the Minnesota State High School League for two seasons under head coach Ken Pauly.[2] During his senior season, he played for the Minnesota Wildcats in the Minnesota Junior Hockey League. With the Wildcats, he finished second on the team in points and made the league all-star team.[3]

College career

Minkoff went on to play in the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) at the University of Washington in Seattle from 2011-2015. During his career, he set every scoring record at the University, amassing 149 goals and 224 assists for 373 total points in four seasons.[4] He led the Washington Huskies and Pacific 8 Intercollegiate Hockey Conference in points each season. Minkoff finished his career 4th all-time in the ACHA in total points, 4th all-time in goals, 3rd all-time in assists, and 2nd all-time in points per game.[5] The Huskies won their second PAC-8 Conference title and advanced to the West Regional for the first time in school history during his freshman season.[6]

Professional career

After graduating from the University of Washington, he signed a one-year contract with Lapuan Virkia, making him the first player from the University of Washington to play professional ice hockey in Europe.[7] He finished the season tied for third on the team in total points.[8]

Writing

Minkoff has been published twice on Derek Jeter's The Players Tribune, writing articles about his college and professional hockey experiences. His first article "Club Hockey Problems"[9] was published on September 23, 2015, while his second article "Overseas and Alone"[10] was published on May 20, 2016. He also has articles published by the ACHA[11] and Front Office Sports.[12]

Personal

Minkoff graduated from the University of Washington in 2015.

References

  1. ↑ "Yhdysvaltalainen jääkiekkoilija muutti Suomeen ja pöyristyi – ei edes naisia". Ilta-Sanomat.
  2. ↑ "BSM". MN Hockey Hub.
  3. ↑ Elite Prospects http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=125252. Retrieved 24 May 2016. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  4. ↑ Husky Ice Hockey http://www.huskyicehockey.com/view/washingtonhusky/records-stats-archive-2. Retrieved 24 May 2016. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  5. ↑ Elite Prospects http://www.eliteprospects.com/league_home.php?leagueid=326. Retrieved 24 May 2016. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  6. ↑ "Washington". PAC-8 Hockey Conference. Retrieved 24 May 2016.
  7. ↑ "Ryan Minkoff Signs to Play in Finland Next Season". Husky Ice Hockey. Retrieved 24 May 2016.
  8. ↑ "SJL Tilastot". Retrieved 24 May 2016.
  9. ↑ "Club Hockey Problems". The Players Tribune.
  10. ↑ "Overseas and Alone". The Players Tribune. May 20, 2016.
  11. ↑ "View from Across the Pond". ACHA Hockey. Retrieved 24 May 2016.
  12. ↑ "The Waiting Game". Front Office Sports. Retrieved 24 May 2016.
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