Ryane Clowe is a former professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for nine seasons. He was born on September 30, 1982, in Newfoundland, Canada. Clowe began his hockey career in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) with the Rimouski Oceanic in 1999. He played for the Oceanic for four seasons, scoring 135 goals and 271 assists in 286 games.
Clowe was drafted by the San Jose Sharks in the sixth round of the 2001 NHL Entry Draft. He made his NHL debut with the Sharks in the 2005-06 season, playing in 18 games and scoring two goals and three assists. Clowe became a regular in the Sharks' lineup in the 2006-07 season, playing in 58 games and scoring 16 goals and 18 assists.
Clowe played for the Sharks for six seasons, from 2005 to 2013. He was known for his physical play and his ability to score goals. In his best season with the Sharks, 2010-11, Clowe scored 24 goals and 38 assists in 75 games. He was also a key player in the Sharks' playoff runs in 2010 and 2011, scoring 18 points in 34 playoff games.
In 2013, Clowe was traded to the New York Rangers. He played in 12 games for the Rangers, scoring three goals and five assists, before suffering a concussion that ended his season. Clowe signed with the New Jersey Devils as a free agent in the summer of 2013. He played in 43 games for the Devils in the 2013-14 season, scoring seven goals and 19 assists.
Clowe's career was cut short by concussions. He suffered his first concussion in the 2012-13 season while playing for the Sharks. He suffered another concussion in the 2013-14 season while playing for the Devils. Clowe attempted to make a comeback in the 2014-15 season, but he suffered another concussion in a preseason game that ended his career.
In total, Clowe played in 491 NHL games, scoring 112 goals and 197 assists. He was a physical player who was not afraid to drop the gloves and fight when necessary. He was also a skilled player who could score goals and set up his teammates. Clowe was a fan favorite in San Jose, where he played the majority of his career, and he was known for his leadership and his work ethic.
After retiring from hockey, Clowe became an assistant coach for the Devils. He also served as the head coach of the Newfoundland Growlers, a professional hockey team in the ECHL. Clowe's playing career may have been cut short by injuries, but he has found success as a coach and is still involved in the game he loves.
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