Ryan Gagne

Ryan Gagne

Joined: Jul 9, 2026

Ryan Gagne is the Site Expert for The Rat Trick and has published more than 1,400 articles since returning to journalism in 2021. His career began covering local sports from 2001 to 2008, including launching his own column, Keeping the Stats. His bylines include The Hockey News, The Hockey Writers, Sportskeeda, The Publisher Desk, and Forever Blueshirts. As a credentialed media member, he has covered the Hlinka Gretzky Cup, Calgary Flames, and Calgary Wranglers. After nearly two decades as a Zamboni driver in the United States and Canada, Ryan now works as a curling ice technician. Passionate about hockey history, he believes every championship banner and retired number tells a story worth preserving.

Chicago Blackhawks right wing Roman Kantserov (80) celebrates with teammates after he scores a goal against the Los Angeles Kings during the second period at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images

Chicago Blackhawks center Frank Nazar (91) scores a goal against Florida Panthers goaltender Jacob Markstrom (25) during the third period at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) warms up before a game against the Colorado Avalanche at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Chicago Blackhawks right wing Roman Kantserov (80) skates with the puck while defended by Detroit Red Wings left wing J.T. Compher (37) in the third period at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Detroit Red Wings forward Dylan Larkin (71) handles the puck against the Vancouver Canucks in the first period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images

Florida Panthers center Lars Eller (20) scores the game-winning goal on Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Spencer Knight (30) during the third period at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) waits for the face-off during the third period against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Chicago Blackhawks head coach Jeff Blashill directs the team during the third period against the Pittsburgh Penguins at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images

Carolina Hurricanes' Nikolaj Ehlers (27) shoots against Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Spencer Knight (30) during the second period at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images

Chicago Blackhawks' Connor Bedard (98) and Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) take a face-off during the third period at the PPG Paints Arena. Chicago won 4-2. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Blackhawks head coach Jeff Blashill reacts during the third period at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Chicago Blackhawks' Oliver Moore (11) celebrates his goal with teammates during the second period against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Chicago Blackhawks former head coach Denis Savard talks with the media after his team defeated the Dallas Stars 2-1 at the United Center in Chicago, IL. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports Copyright © 2006 Jerry Lai

Patrick Kane (88) in action during the game between the Dallas Stars and the Chicago Blackhawks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Blackhawks former players Stan Mikita (21) and Bobby Hull (9) wave to the crowd as they are introduced during a ceremony honoring their careers before the game against the San Jose Sharks at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Blackhawks players look on during the national anthem before the game against the Minnesota Wild at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images