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Michael Ryder, a native of Bonavista, Newfoundland, embarked on his professional hockey journey after being drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in the eighth round of the 1998 NHL Entry Draft. His path to the NHL was not immediate, as he spent several years honing his skills in the minor leagues, including stints with the Hull Olympiques in the QMJHL