Ryan Kuwabara

Ryan Haruo Kuwabara (桑原 ライアン 春男, Kuwabara Raian Haruo, born 23 March 1972) is a Japanese-Canadian former professional ice hockey player and the former head coach of the Niagara IceDogs in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL).

Born (1972-03-23) 23 March 1972 (age 52)
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight209 lb (95 kg; 14 st 13 lb)
PositionRight Wing
ShotRight
Played for
Coached for
National team Japan
NHL draft39th overall, 1990
Montreal Canadiens
Playing career1992–2010
Coaching career2010–present
Medal record
Asian Winter Games
Gold medal – first place2003 AomoriIce hockey
Silver medal – second place1999 GangneungIce hockey

He represented Japan in the men's tournament at the 1998 Winter Olympics.[1]

In August 2021, he became an assistant coach for the Wheeling Nailers, with whom he had been a player on the inaugural 1992-93 team, which reached the Riley Cup Final.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Ryan Kuwabara Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 26 May 2019.
  2. ^ "Nailers Name Ryan Kuwabara as Assistant Coach". www.wheelingnailers.com. Retrieved 7 April 2022.
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