Ryan Walters
Ryan Walters is an American professional ice hockey forward who is currently an unrestricted free agent. He most recently played for the Utah Grizzlies in the ECHL.Playing career
Walters played college hockey with the Nebraska–Omaha Mavericks in the NCAA Men's Division I WCHA conference. In his junior year, Walters was named to the 2012–13 All-WCHA First Team.
Upon completing his collegiate career, Walters signed an amateur try-out contract with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers of the American Hockey League on March 21, 2014.
Walters was invited to represent the Minnesota Wild at the 2014 NHL prospects tournament. He signed a one-year contract with Minnesota's AHL affiliate, the Iowa Wild, on September 24, 2014.
On August 25, 2015, Walters signed a one-year contract as a free agent with the Utah Grizzlies of the ECHL.
After three full minor league seasons in North America, Walters opted to pursue a European career in agreeing to a one-year deal with Belarusian club, Yunost Minsk of the Extraliga on May 31, 2017. Walters played 10 games with Yunost before opting to return to the ECHL, with former club, the Utah Grizzlies on October 30, 2017.Career statistics