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Ryan Bradley Spooner (born January 30, 1992) is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who is currently playing for Lausanne HC of the National League (NL). He has previously played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Boston Bruins, New York Rangers, Edmonton Oilers, and Vancouver Canucks. He was selected by the Boston Bruins in the second round, 45th overall, of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.

Key Information

Playing career

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Junior

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Spooner in July 2011

Spooner was selected fifth overall in the 2008 OHL Bantam Draft by the Peterborough Petes. In his third season with the Petes, on November 11, 2010, Spooner was traded to the Kingston Frontenacs in exchange for Alan Quine, Clark Seymour, a 2011 second-round draft pick and a 2013 second-round draft pick.[1]

On January 5, 2012, Spooner was then traded by the Frontenacs to the Sarnia Sting for Ryan Kujawinski.[2]

Professional

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Boston Bruins

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As a rookie, Spooner led the Providence Bruins of the American Hockey League (AHL), the Boston Bruins' top minor league affiliate, in points, scoring 57 points in 59 games.

Spooner made his NHL debut for Boston on February 6, 2013, against the Montreal Canadiens. Spooner was called up to the Bruins for the first time in the 2013–14 season on October 31, 2013. Playing against the Anaheim Ducks, Spooner assisted on a Carl Söderberg goal to record his first NHL point. Spooner scored his first career NHL goal on February 27, 2015, in overtime to beat the New Jersey Devils 3–2 in a Boston road victory.[3] Spooner's first goal in regulation time came as the first Boston goal in a 3–1 road defeat of the Ottawa Senators on March 10, 2015, with Spooner also scoring a second goal in the same game.[4]

On July 1, 2015, the Boston Bruins re-signed Spooner to a two-year, $1.9 million contract worth $950,000 annually.[5]

On March 6, 2017, in a 4–2 loss to the Ottawa Senators, Spooner suffered a concussion as he was caught with an elbow to the face by Senators' forward Viktor Stålberg, causing him to miss the next three games.[6]

On July 26, 2017, Spooner and the Bruins avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year contract extension worth $2.825 million.[7] Spooner scored his 100th NHL career assist on February 11, 2018, assisting on defenceman Torey Krug's second-period goal during a 5–3 victory over the New Jersey Devils.[8]

New York Rangers

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On February 25, Spooner was traded along with Matt Beleskey, Ryan Lindgren, a 2018 first-round pick and a 2019 seventh-round pick to the New York Rangers in exchange for Rick Nash.[9] On July 31, 2018, as a restricted free agent Spooner signed to a two-year deal with the Rangers.[10]

Edmonton Oilers

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Spooner struggled to replicate his initial success with the Rangers to begin the 2018–19 season, posting 2 points in 16 games before he was traded to the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for Ryan Strome on November 16, 2018.[11] His offensive woes continued with the Oilers, registering just 2 goals in 24 games before he was placed on waivers by the Oilers on January 21, 2019.[12] After clearing waivers, Spooner was later re-assigned to affiliate, the Bakersfield Condors, on January 23, marking his first return to the AHL since 2015.[13]

Vancouver Canucks

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Spooner played in 7 games with the streaking Condors, posting 6 points, before he was traded by the Edmonton Oilers to the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for Sam Gagner on February 16, 2019.[14] Remaining on the NHL roster, Spooner played out the remainder of the season registering 4 assists in 11 games for the Canucks.

With the Canucks in need of salary cap relief, Spooner was placed on unconditional waivers and bought out from the remaining year on his contract on June 30, 2019.[15]

Europe

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As a free agent, Spooner opted to pause his NHL career, agreeing to a one-year European contract with Swiss club, HC Lugano of the NL on July 17, 2019.[16] Spooner was a healthy scratch for most of the beginning of the season, appearing in only 2 games (1 assist) through Lugano's first 14 regular season games. With no intention from the coaching staff to reinsert Spooner into the lineup, he joined HC Dinamo Minsk of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) on October 21, 2019.

Following two seasons with Dinamo Minsk, Spooner left as a free agent continuing in the KHL in signing a one-year contract with Russian club, Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg on May 11, 2021.[17]

At the conclusion of his contract with Avtomobilist, Spooner returned for a second stint with Dinamo Minsk, signing a one-year contract on June 15, 2022.[18] Following a return to a top scoring line role with Minsk, Spooner responded with career best of 19 goals along with 28 points for 47 points in 64 games.

Spooner continued his tenure in the KHL in the 2023–24 season, moving on a one-year contract to Russian club, Avangard Omsk, on August 6, 2023.[19]

On August 16, 2025, after two seasons with Avangard, Spooner continued his career in the KHL by moving to newly rebranded Shanghai Dragons on a one-year contract for the 2025–26 season.[20] On December 20, 2025 it was reported that Shanghai Dragons and Spooner have mutually agreed to terminate the contract[21].

On January 6, 2026 Spooner joined Lausanne HC for the remainder of the season[22].

Career statistics

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Regular season and playoffs

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Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2008–09 Peterborough Petes OHL 62 30 28 58 8 4 0 1 1 0
2009–10 Peterborough Petes OHL 47 19 35 54 12 3 0 1 1 2
2010–11 Peterborough Petes OHL 14 10 9 19 2 — — — — —
2010–11 Kingston Frontenacs OHL 50 25 37 62 6 5 4 2 6 2
2010–11 Providence Bruins AHL 3 2 1 3 0 — — — — —
2011–12 Kingston Frontenacs OHL 27 14 18 32 8 — — — — —
2011–12 Sarnia Sting OHL 30 15 19 34 8 6 1 2 3 8
2011–12 Providence Bruins AHL 5 1 3 4 0 — — — — —
2012–13 Providence Bruins AHL 59 17 40 57 14 12 2 3 5 4
2012–13 Boston Bruins NHL 4 0 0 0 0 — — — — —
2013–14 Providence Bruins AHL 49 11 35 46 8 12 6 9 15 2
2013–14 Boston Bruins NHL 23 0 11 11 6 — — — — —
2014–15 Boston Bruins NHL 29 8 10 18 2 — — — — —
2014–15 Providence Bruins AHL 34 8 18 26 10 5 0 4 4 0
2015–16 Boston Bruins NHL 80 13 36 49 35 — — — — —
2016–17 Boston Bruins NHL 78 11 28 39 14 4 0 2 2 0
2017–18 Boston Bruins NHL 39 9 16 25 2 — — — — —
2017–18 New York Rangers NHL 20 4 12 16 2 — — — — —
2018–19 New York Rangers NHL 16 1 1 2 0 — — — — —
2018–19 Edmonton Oilers NHL 25 2 1 3 2 — — — — —
2018–19 Bakersfield Condors AHL 7 2 4 6 6 — — — — —
2018–19 Vancouver Canucks NHL 11 0 4 4 0 — — — — —
2019–20 HC Lugano NL 2 0 1 1 0 — — — — —
2019–20 Dinamo Minsk KHL 43 10 27 37 6 — — — — —
2020–21 Dinamo Minsk KHL 36 6 33 39 14 — — — — —
2021–22 Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg KHL 45 11 23 34 24 — — — — —
2022–23 Dinamo Minsk KHL 64 19 28 47 16 6 1 4 5 0
2023–24 Avangard Omsk KHL 65 23 38 61 10 10 1 5 6 4
2024–25 Avangard Omsk KHL 54 8 31 39 18 13 2 1 3 2
NHL totals 325 48 119 167 63 4 0 2 2 0
KHL totals 300 77 175 252 86 29 4 10 14 6

International

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Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2009 Canada Ontario U17 1st place, gold medalist(s) 6 4 6 10 0
2010 Canada U18 7th 6 2 0 2 2
Junior totals 12 6 6 12 2

Awards and honours

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Award Year
OHL
Second All-Rookie Team 2009 [23]
William Hanley Trophy 2010 [23]
CHL Top Prospects Game 2010
AHL
All-Rookie Team 2013 [23]

References

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Ryan Spooner

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Ryan Spooner (born January 30, 1992) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre currently playing for the Shanghai Dragons of the (KHL). He was selected by the in the second round, 45th overall, of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. Spooner made his NHL debut with the Bruins during the 2013–14 season, where he established himself as a skilled on the team's third line. Over parts of seven NHL seasons, he appeared in 325 games across four teams—primarily the Bruins from 2013 to 2018, followed by stints with the , , and in the 2018–19 season—accumulating 48 goals, 119 assists, and 167 points. His NHL tenure included a notable 2018 trade to the Rangers as part of the package that brought back to , after which he posted career-highs of 14 goals and 44 points in 78 games during the 2018–19 season. After concluding his NHL career, Spooner transitioned to European leagues, playing in Switzerland with HC Lugano in 2019–20 and in the KHL with Dinamo Minsk in 2020–21 and 2022–23 and Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg in 2021–22, before signing with Avangard Omsk for the 2023–24 season, where he contributed offensively with 61 points in 65 games. In August 2025, he joined the rebranded Shanghai Dragons on a one-year contract, aiming to bolster the team's young roster with his veteran experience. Standing at 5 feet 11 inches and shooting left, Spooner began his junior career with the Peterborough Petes of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), where he recorded 225 points in 214 games and won the William Hanley Trophy as the league's most sportsmanlike player in 2010–11.

Early life and junior career

Early life

Ryan Spooner was born on January 30, 1992, in , , . He grew up in the suburb of Kanata, where he began skating at the age of two using before transitioning to ice blades just before turning three. His father, Brad Spooner, a former mid-level junior hockey player who later served as a military , along with his mother, encouraged his early interest in the sport by enrolling him in a local peewee hockey club at age four, where he quickly demonstrated strong skating and stick-handling abilities despite his small stature at the time. Spooner developed his skills through the Kanata Minor Hockey Association in his youth. Upon entering his professional career, he stood at 5 feet 11 inches tall, weighed 191 pounds, and shot left-handed.

Junior career

Spooner was selected fifth overall by the Peterborough Petes in the 2008 OHL Priority Selection Draft. In his rookie season of 2008–09, he recorded 30 goals and 28 assists for 58 points in 62 games, helping the Petes to a playoff berth despite a minus-23 rating. That performance earned him a spot on the OHL Second All-Rookie Team. In the 2009–10 season, Spooner tallied 19 goals and 35 assists for 54 points in 47 games, limited by a broken collarbone injury late in the year. His play that season, marked by strong two-way contributions and just 12 penalty minutes, led to the William Hanley Trophy as the OHL's most sportsmanlike player. Spooner also participated in the 2010 CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game, where he scored the shorthanded game-winning goal for Team Cherry in a 4–2 victory. On November 11, 2010, midway through the 2010–11 season, Spooner was traded from the Petes to the in exchange for forward Alan Quine, defenseman Clark Seymour, a 2011 second-round draft pick, and a 2012 third-round pick. He finished the year with Kingston, posting 25 goals and 37 assists for 62 points in 50 games, contributing to 81 points across 64 total games that season. Spooner's production continued into the 2011–12 campaign with the Frontenacs, where he recorded 14 goals and 18 assists in 27 games before another . On January 5, 2012, Spooner was traded to the in exchange for forward Ryan Kujawinski. With , he added 15 goals and 19 assists in 30 games, helping the Sting reach the OHL playoffs, and assumed a key leadership role on the young squad. That season, Spooner totaled 29 goals and 37 assists for 66 points in 57 games split between the two teams. Spooner's overall OHL career spanned four seasons and 230 games, during which he amassed 113 goals, 146 assists, and 259 points. His progression culminated in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, where the Boston Bruins selected him 45th overall in the second round.

NHL career

Boston Bruins

Spooner signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Boston Bruins on July 21, 2011, worth $2.7 million with an annual cap hit of $900,000. He began his professional career in the American Hockey League (AHL) with the Providence Bruins, Boston's affiliate. In the 2011–12 season, Spooner appeared in just five games, recording one goal and three assists for four points. His development accelerated in 2012–13, where he led all AHL rookies with 57 points (17 goals and 40 assists) in 59 games, earning selection to the AHL All-Rookie Team. In the Calder Cup playoffs that year, he added five points (two goals and three assists) over 12 games as Providence reached the conference finals. Spooner made his NHL debut with the Bruins on February 6, 2013, against the , though he did not record a point in that game or his initial four-game stint. He split the 2013–14 season between Providence and , posting 11 assists in 23 NHL games while continuing to hone his skills in the AHL. Spooner's breakthrough came in the 2014–15 season, when he scored his first NHL goal on , 2015, in overtime against the , securing a 3–2 victory. That year, he tallied 18 points (eight goals and 10 assists) in 29 games, establishing himself as a promising middle-six forward known for his playmaking and speed. Spooner's most productive seasons with followed. In 2015–16, he played all 80 regular-season games, recording 49 points (13 goals and 36 assists), which ranked fifth on the team and highlighted his role as a third-line . The Bruins missed the that year, but Spooner contributed offensively in a lineup adjusting to injuries and roster changes. His 2016–17 campaign saw 39 points (11 goals and 28 assists) in 78 games, despite a midseason in March that sidelined him indefinitely and a subsequent injury in October 2017 that caused him to miss 14 games. In the , Spooner appeared in four games against the , registering two assists as advanced before falling in the second round. Over his tenure with the Bruins from 2011 to 2018, Spooner played 253 NHL games, accumulating 142 points (41 goals and 101 assists). He signed a two-year bridge deal in 2015 for $1.9 million and a one-year contract in 2017 worth $2.825 million before his departure. Spooner's time in Boston ended on February 25, 2018, when he was traded to the along with forward Matt Beleskey, prospect , a first-round pick in the 2018 NHL Draft, and a seventh-round pick in 2019 in exchange for veteran winger . This move came amid Boston's push for playoff contention, as Spooner had struggled with consistency and injuries in the 2017–18 season, posting 25 points in 39 games.

New York Rangers

On February 25, 2018, the acquired Ryan Spooner from the , along with forward Matt Beleskey, defenseman , Boston's 2018 first-round draft pick, and a 2019 seventh-round pick, in exchange for forward . Spooner, a left-shooting , quickly adapted to his new team, centering the second line and providing offensive spark during the remainder of the 2017–18 season. In 20 games with the Rangers, he recorded 4 goals and 12 assists for 16 points, achieving a strong 0.80 points-per-game rate while averaging 16:51 of ice time per game. Spooner's early contributions included three assists in an overtime victory against the on February 28, 2018, and his first goal as a Ranger—an unassisted tally—plus an assist in a 3–1 win over the on March 2, 2018. He also scored the game-winning goal midway through the third period in a 3–2 overtime loss to the on March 28, 2018, showcasing his playmaking ability on a line that generated scoring chances. However, his finished at -4, reflecting the Rangers' overall struggles in a rebuilding year. As a , Spooner signed a two-year contract with the Rangers on July 31, 2018, worth $8 million with an average annual value of $4 million. In the 2018–19 season, his production declined sharply; over 16 games, he managed just 1 goal and 1 assist for 2 points, with a -5 and reduced ice time of 12:41 per game, as he shifted between top-six and bottom-six roles amid the team's youth movement. A minor lower-body injury sidelined him for one game in early November 2018. On November 16, 2018, the Rangers traded Spooner to the in exchange for center .

Edmonton Oilers

On November 16, 2018, the Edmonton Oilers acquired center Ryan Spooner from the New York Rangers in exchange for forward Ryan Strome, with the Rangers retaining $900,000 of Spooner's $4 million salary cap hit. During the 2018–19 season, Spooner appeared in 25 games for the Oilers, recording 2 goals and 1 assist for 3 points while averaging 9:40 of ice time per game. He struggled to secure a consistent role as a depth forward, often serving as a healthy scratch—11 times in his first 24 games—and facing uncertainty in lineup positioning due to limited penalty-killing experience and underwhelming offensive output. On January 21, 2019, Spooner was waived and assigned to the Oilers' AHL affiliate, the Bakersfield Condors, further highlighting his challenges integrating with the team. Spooner's tenure ended on February 16, 2019, when the Oilers traded him to the in exchange for forward .

Vancouver Canucks

On February 16, 2019, the acquired center Ryan Spooner from the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for forward , marking Spooner's third NHL team that season. The move was intended to bolster Vancouver's depth at center during a rebuilding phase, with Spooner expected to provide secondary scoring and faceoff support in a bottom-six role. Spooner appeared in 11 games for the Canucks during the remainder of the 2018–19 season, recording no goals and four assists for four points while posting a minus-1 rating. His limited production reflected ongoing struggles with consistency and chemistry within Vancouver's lineup, where he often centered the third or fourth line and saw average ice time of around 12 minutes per game. Despite flashes of playmaking ability, Spooner was unable to secure a consistent spot amid the team's competitive forward group, contributing minimally to the Canucks' playoff push that fell short. On June 30, 2019, the Canucks bought out the remaining year of Spooner's two-year, $8 million contract, which carried a $4 million cap hit, allowing him to become an unrestricted . The decision was driven by Spooner's underwhelming overall performance across his 2018–19 stops and the team's need for cap flexibility heading into the offseason. Under the terms, agreed to pay Spooner approximately $1.033 million annually over the next two seasons.

European career

HC Lugano

Following his buyout from the , Spooner signed a one-year contract with of the Swiss National League on July 17, 2019. Spooner made his debut with in the 2019–20 season, appearing in two regular-season games where he recorded one assist and a minus-3 rating. His limited playing time reflected the challenges of adapting to the faster-paced, smaller-rink European style, though he contributed to early team efforts before his departure. finished eighth in the 52-game regular season with a 24–20–8 record, securing a playoff spot, but the postseason was cancelled on March 12, 2020, due to the . After just two months with the club, Spooner left on October 21, 2019, to pursue opportunities in the .

Kontinental Hockey League

Spooner joined Dinamo of the (KHL) on October 21, 2019. In his debut 2019–20 season, he recorded 10 goals and 27 assists for 37 points in 43 regular-season games, helping Dinamo Minsk reach the playoffs despite a challenging rating of -31. The following year, during the shortened 2020–21 campaign affected by the , Spooner improved to 6 goals and 33 assists for 39 points in 36 games, contributing to Dinamo's advancement past the conference quarterfinals (defeating 4–1) to the semifinals where they fell to 1–4; he added 2 goals and 6 assists in 10 playoff games. Prior to the 2021–22 season, Spooner transferred to on May 11, 2021, where he tallied 11 goals and 23 assists for 34 points in 45 regular-season games, though the team missed the with a ninth-place finish in the Eastern Conference. Spooner returned to for the 2022–23 season, posting a career-high 19 goals and 28 assists for 47 points in 64 regular-season games, which ranked him among the team's top scorers. In the , he added 1 assist in 6 games as Dinamo reached the conference semifinals but lost to . In August 2023, Spooner joined on a one-year deal, which was extended on September 20, 2024, through the 2024–25 season. During the 2023–24 campaign, he excelled with 23 goals and 38 assists for 61 points in 65 regular-season games, aiding 's strong playoff run to the finals, where they lost to ; Spooner contributed 1 goal and 5 assists in 10 postseason games. In the 2024–25 season, he maintained solid production with 8 goals and 31 assists for 39 points in 54 games, posting a +8 rating before the team's early playoff exit. On August 16, 2025, Spooner signed a one-year contract with the expansion Shanghai Dragons for the 2025–26 season, joining fellow ex-NHLer as part of a revamped roster aimed at building competitiveness in the Eastern Conference. As a veteran playmaker, expectations are high for Spooner to mentor younger talents and provide offensive stability, drawing on his KHL experience to help the franchise establish itself. Over his KHL tenure spanning seven seasons and multiple teams (as of the end of the 2024–25 season), Spooner appeared in 307 regular-season games, accumulating 77 goals, 180 assists, and 257 points. His playoff contributions include 29 games with 4 goals and 11 assists, highlighted by Avangard's 2023–24 finals appearance, though he has not yet won the or earned individual KHL awards.

International career

2009 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament

Ryan Spooner earned a spot on Canada's National Men's Summer Under-18 Team for the 2009 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament, marking his debut on the international stage at age 17. The event, held from August 11 to 15 in Breclav and Břeclav, Czech Republic, and Piešťany, Slovakia, featured top under-18 national teams competing in a round-robin format followed by placement games. Playing as a center, Spooner appeared in all four games for Canada, registering one goal and zero assists for a total of one point, while accumulating four penalty minutes. His lone goal came in the gold medal final against Russia on August 15, where he scored 26 seconds after Brandon Gormley's goal in the second period to extend Canada's lead to 4-1 in what became a 9-2 victory. This contribution helped Canada secure the tournament championship, their 14th title in the competition's history, capping a dominant performance that included wins over the United States (7-1), Finland (5-2), and Sweden (4-1) in the round robin. Spooner's participation provided early exposure to high-level international play, building on his emerging reputation from junior hockey and foreshadowing his future successes at subsequent under-18 events.

2010 IIHF World U18 Championships

Ryan Spooner represented at the 2010 IIHF World Under-18 Championships, held in and , , from April 13 to 23. As a 17-year-old forward selected for the national under-18 team, Spooner played in all six games during the , which served as a key pre-NHL draft international showcase ahead of the 2010 entry draft. In the preliminary round Group A, Canada struggled with a 1–3 record, securing only a win against Belarus (11–3) while suffering losses to Switzerland (1–3), the United States (0–5), and Sweden (4–5). Spooner contributed offensively with two goals—scoring once in the relegation round against Slovakia—and no assists, totaling two points over the six games, along with two penalty minutes and a minus-4 rating. His goals highlighted his role on the forward lines, though the team's defensive issues limited overall production. Following the preliminary round, dropped to the relegation round, where they defeated (5–1) and (4–2) to avoid demotion and secure seventh place overall in the 10-team tournament. This placement marked a disappointing finish for , contrasting their gold medal at the prior year's Memorial Tournament, and underscored the challenges faced by the squad in a competitive field won by the .

Career statistics and awards

Regular season and playoffs

Spooner's professional career in North American leagues spanned the NHL and AHL, where he accumulated 325 games and 167 points in the NHL across multiple teams, with his most productive years coming during his tenure with the from 2014 to 2017. In the AHL, primarily with the , he posted 142 points in 157 regular-season games, establishing himself as a top scorer in his rookie season of 2012–13. His transition to marked a resurgence, particularly in the KHL, where he exceeded 300 games and 250 points, peaking with 61 points in 2023–24.

NHL Regular Season

SeasonTeam(s)GPGAPtsPIM
2012–1340000
2013–1423011116
2014–1529810182
2015–168013364935
2016–177811283914
2017–18/NYR591328414
2018–19NYR/EDM/VAN523692
Total3254811916763
Spooner's NHL production peaked in 2015–16 and 2017–18, when he recorded 49 and 41 points, respectively, showcasing his playmaking ability on the Bruins' third line alongside wingers like . His scoring declined after a 2018 trade to the , amid limited ice time and team changes.

NHL Playoffs

SeasonTeamGPGAPtsPIM
2016–1740220
Total40220
In his only NHL playoff appearance, Spooner contributed two assists during the Bruins' 2017 first-round series loss to the Ottawa Senators, including a secondary assist on a power-play goal in Game 3.

AHL Regular Season and Playoffs

Spooner spent significant time in the AHL developing with the Providence Bruins, leading the team in scoring as a rookie with 57 points in 2012–13. His totals reflect steady production before transitioning to full-time NHL duty.

Regular Season Totals (Providence Bruins and Bakersfield Condors)

  • GP: 157, G: 41, A: 101, Pts: 142, PIM: 38
Key seasons included 2013–14 (49 GP, 11 G, 35 A, 46 Pts) and a brief 2018–19 stint with Bakersfield (7 GP, 2 G, 4 A, 6 Pts).

Playoff Totals (Providence Bruins)

  • GP: 29, G: 8, A: 16, Pts: 24, PIM: 6
Notable playoff performances came in 2013–14, where he tallied 15 points in 12 games during Providence's run to the conference finals.

European Leagues

Swiss National League ()

Spooner's brief stint in during the 2019–20 season was limited to two regular-season games, where he recorded one assist. He did not appear in for .

KHL Regular Season

SeasonTeam(s)GPGAPtsPIM
2019–20Dinamo Minsk431027376
2020–21Dinamo Minsk366333914
2021–224511233424
2022–23Dinamo Minsk6419284761
2023–246523386156
2024–25548313918
2025–26*Shanghai Dragons22413176
Total32981193274185
*As of November 19, 2025. Spooner's KHL career trended upward after an initial adjustment period, with his 2023–24 season representing a personal best of 61 points, leading Avangard in scoring and highlighting his adaptability as a top-line center. Earlier peaks included 47 points in 2022–23 with Dinamo Minsk.

KHL Playoffs

SeasonTeamGPGAPtsPIM
2022–23Dinamo Minsk61458
2023–24Avangard Omsk101566
2024–25Avangard Omsk132132
Total294101416
In the 2022–23 playoffs with Dinamo Minsk, Spooner recorded five points in six games. His playoff output remained consistent, averaging over 0.5 points per game across 29 appearances.

International

Ryan Spooner's international career with Team Canada was brief and primarily occurred during his junior years. He first represented Canada at the 2009 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament, where he contributed 1 goal in 4 games as the team captured the gold medal with a 9–2 victory over Russia in the final. The following year, Spooner played in the 2010 IIHF World Under-18 Championships, scoring 2 goals in 6 games during Canada's campaign, which ended with a 7th-place finish after a 4–2 win over Slovakia in the relegation round. In total, Spooner recorded 3 goals and 3 points across his 10 junior international games, reflecting a focus on his club career rather than extended national team involvement.
TournamentYearGPGAPtsPIMResult
Ivan Hlinka Memorial200941014Gold
IIHF World U18 Championships2010620227th

Awards and honors

Ryan Spooner received several individual awards during his junior career in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). In the 2008–09 season, he was named to the OHL Second All-Rookie Team after recording 58 points in 62 games as a 16-year-old rookie with the Peterborough Petes. The following season, Spooner earned the William Hanley Trophy as the OHL's Most Sportsmanlike Player, recognizing his low penalty minutes (12 in 47 games) alongside strong offensive production. He also participated in the 2010 CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game, where he scored the game-winning shorthanded goal for Team Cherry in a 4–2 victory. In the (AHL), Spooner was selected to the All-Rookie Team for the 2012–13 season with the , leading all league rookies with 57 points (17 goals and 40 assists) in 59 games. Internationally, Spooner won a gold medal with at the 2009 , contributing one goal in four games as Canada defeated 9–2 in the final. Spooner did not receive any individual awards in the National Hockey League (NHL) during his tenure with the , , , and . However, he contributed to team playoff appearances with the Bruins in 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2018. No individual honors were recorded in the (KHL) with , Dinamo Minsk, or .

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