12/09/06 - From orange and black
"Ryan O’Byrne wants to author his own tale in the history of Canada’s most famed sporting franchise. O’Byrne, a former Nanaimo Clipper, laces up his skates in the Montreal Canadiens rookie camp this week."
Nanaimo News Bulletin - http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/portals-code/list.cgi?paper=51&cat=40&id=727026&more=
12/08/06 - O'Byrne: Leaving CU not an easy decision
"Ryan O'Byrne was given a chance that he “couldn't turn down,” when he signed earlier this week with the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League. But missing his senior year at Cornell, where he was slated to be an assistant captain with the Big Red hockey team, was far from an easy choice."
The Ithaca Journal - http://www.theithacajournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060812/SPORTS/608120334/1006
11/08/06 - Cornell's O'Byrne joins professional ranks
"“It means a great deal for Ryan,” said Cornell coach Mike Schafer, who has seen five players leave early in the past six years. “He has worked very hard for this. He is realizing that dream."
The Ithaca Journal - http://www.theithacajournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060811/SPORTS/608110352/1006
17/12/03 - Q&A with Ryan O'Byrne
"The Montreal Canadiens drafted Ryan O'Byrne in the third round of the 2003 draft, 79th overall, out of the Nanaimo Clippers of the BCJHL. O'Byrne is now at Cornell University, known for its strong academics and excellent hockey program. He recently spoke to Hockey's Future as his semester winds down."
Hockey's future - http://hockeysfuture.com/article.php?sid=6508
