Year in Review: Ryan O'Byrne
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The following article featuring former Cornell standout Ryan O'Byrne appeared July 5 on the Montreal Canadiens Web site.
By Vincent Cauchy for Canadiens.com (Translated by Shauna Denis).
MONTREAL – The 2009-10 season was big one for 6-foot-5
defenseman Ryan O’Byrne.
Like all Canadiens’ blue-liners this year, thanks to an
early injury to Andrei Markov, O’Byrne saw both his ice time
and responsibility shoot through the Bell Centre roof. With a
helping hand from the veteran defensive corps, the budding
rearguard matured, developed and thrived in his new role,
eventually capping his season alongside the Russian All-Star
himself.
“[Playing with Markov] allowed me to concentrate on my game:
making simple plays, getting involved physically and playing with
intensity,” described O’Byrne.
Complete article can be accessed via the Canadiens Web site by clicking here.
