Ryan Parent
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| Position | Defenceman |
| Shoots | Left |
| Height Weight |
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 194 lb (88 kg) |
| NHL Team (P) Cur. Team |
Philadelphia Flyers Guelph (OHL) |
| Nationality |  Canada |
| Born | March 17, 1987, Prince Albert, SK, CAN |
| NHL Draft | 18th overall, 2005 Nashville Predators |
| Pro Career | 2006 – present |
Ryan Parent (born March 17, 1987 in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada but grew up in Sioux Lookout, Ontario, Canada) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman.
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[edit] Playing career
He was drafted by the Nashville Predators in the first round, 18th overall, in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft.
After playing three seasons in the Ontario Hockey League with the Guelph Storm, Parent joined the Milwaukee Admirals for the 2006 American Hockey League playoffs. He has returned to the Guelph Storm for the 2006-07 season.
Parent also played on both Canada's 2006 and 2007 World Jr. Hockey Championship gold-medal winning teams.
On February 15, 2007, Parent was traded along with Scottie Upshall and two draft-picks to the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for Peter Forsberg.
Parent is considered a defensive specialist, he has been often compared to NHL players Scott Hannan and Robyn Regehr.
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[edit] International play
- 2006 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships for Canada
- 2007 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships for Canada
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