Terry Ryan

Terry Ryan, hailing from Mount Pearl, Newfoundland and Labrador, carved a niche for himself in the world of professional hockey, enjoying a seven-year career that included eight appearances in the NHL before hanging up his skates in 2007. Following his retirement, he penned a critically acclaimed memoir, "Tales of a First Round Nothing," which was released in May 2014 and quickly became a bestseller.

Transitioning from sports to the arts, Ryan embarked on a career in the film industry, gaining recognition for his guest appearances on the popular CBC series "Republic of Doyle." He also showcased his personality in OLN's "Road Hockey Rumble" in 2008. In 2016, he ventured into stand-up comedy, earning positive feedback while opening for Gerry Dee at the General Motors Centre in Oshawa, Ontario.

Ryan's acting credits continued to grow, with notable roles including "British Soldier #1" in the Netflix/Discovery Channel series "Frontier," where he became the first on-screen casualty. In 2017, he further expanded his portfolio with parts in "Little Dog," "Caught," "Schitt's Creek," and various short films. His creativity shone through in 2018 when he wrote and starred in the short film "A Stand In," and took on the role of "Coyote" in Justin Oakey's "A Fire In The Cold Season." By 2019, Ryan showcased his versatility by performing stunts as the "Gunman" in "Hudson and Rex" and portraying the hockey-loving Newfoundlander "Teddy" in the acclaimed series "Letterkenny."