Ron Ryan
Born: 11 Jul 1938, Welland ON

Regular Season & Playoff Coaching Record (key)

Regular Season

Playoffs

year	team	w	l	t	pts	pct	finish	w	l	pts	pct	finish
1973-74	New England	43	31	4	90	.577	1-E	3	4	6	.429	SF
1974-75	New England	40	28	5	85	.582	DNF
		83	59	9	175	.579		3	4	6	.429

• Relieved on March 29, 1975 due to medical reasons. Succeeded by General Manager Jack Kelley.

Excerpts from Zander Hollander's Guide to Pro Hockey, 1973-74 (by Reyn Davis & Charley Hallman) Took the coaching reins this season from Jack Kelley, who remains as general manager and longtime friend ... They first met in 1958 was coach of the Colby College hockey team ... Ryan soon became his star player, setting NCAA season scoring record, 104 points ... Went on to coach teams at Pennsylvania, Merrimack and Colgate ... Followed Kelley to Whalers, serving as assistant GM.

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