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Ryan Taylor
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Ryan Taylor, one of the most widely respected coaches in Illinois
amateur hockey will be joining the Chicago Mission after spending six
seasons with the Chicago Young Americans.
Taylor is originally from Burlington, Ontario, Canada, where he grew up
playing for the Burlington City Reps AAA Hockey Organization from Squirts to
Bantam Major. He then made the jump into the OPJHL Jr. A hockey league,
playing for the Burlington Cougars for two seasons. Ryan played his
collegiate hockey for Coach Tony Fritz at Lake Forest College, where he was
Captain in for two years and a recipient of the Taylor Award for outstanding
play and leadership.
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After college, Ryan joined Loyola Academy Varsity Boys / Girls Hockey Club
as an assistant coach. During his four years there, he helped the Ramblers
capture a Kennedy Cup Championship, two State Championships, and three State
Finals.
From there, Ryan moved to AAA where he has spent the last six years coaching
and developing the Squirt, Pewee and Bantam age levels for the Young
Americans. This past season saw him lead the CYA 94 and 96 teams to the
2007-2008 State Championships. Ryan also served that organization as the
assistant hockey director from 2006-2008.
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"Having Ryan become a part of the Mission fills a crucial piece of our
organizational puzzle," said Executive Director Chico Adrahtas. "The reason
we've been so successful for so long is because we understand that the
foundation, the Squirt and Pee Wee levels of the game, are the most
important when it comes to development. Ryan will oversee those levels for
us starting with Spring hockey, and his presence continues the tradition of
excellent coaching we've offered every year. We're truly thrilled to have
him aboard." |
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