Amanda Ryder

Amanda Ryder
Amanda Ryder was born on March 15, 1990 to her parents Bill and Judy Ryder. She is the youngest of three children, with one brother and one sister. When she is not in River Falls, she resides in her hometown of Menomonie, Wisconsin. She graduated from Menomonie High School with the class of 2007/2008. After graduation she chose to become a student-athlete at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. She decided to dedicate her education to a major in health and human performance, with a minor in health. In addition to her education, she decided to continue her dedication to her athletics. In an interview Amanda stated, “Growing up, it was a dream for me to play at the collegiate level one day.” Through hard work, dedication, and passion her dreams became her reality.

High School Hockey Career
Amanda participated on the Minnesota Thoroughbreds hockey team for two years. She lead the team her senior year as captain.

Collegiate Hockey Career
Number 10 defensemen, Amanda Ryder, was a member of the River Falls hockey team for five years. However, she only played four years because she red-shirted during the 2010/2011 season due to a reoccurring knee injury. The University of Wisconsin-River Falls Student Voice wrote an article about her injury. The article stated that she injured her knee, went through three surgeries, and continues to return to her athletics.

Awards:
 * 2009 All-NCHA
 * 2010 WIAC Scholastic Honor Roll
 * 2010 All-NCHA
 * 2011 WIAC Scholastic Honor Roll
 * 2011 NCHA All-Academic
 * 2012 All-Academic
 * 2012 WIAC Scholastic Honor Roll
 * 2013 All-NCHA

Statistics:
 * Total Goals: 20
 * Total Assists: 35
 * Total Penalties: 81
 * Total Penalty Minutes: 162

High School Softball Career
Amanda played for the Menomonie Indians/Mustangs for four years. During her time as an Indian/Mustang, she was the starting catcher. She received the honor of All-State player her senior year.

Collegiate Softball Career
Number 3 centerfielder and designated hitter, Amanda Ryder, was a member of the River Falls softball team for two years.

Awards:
 * 2011 NFCA All-Great Lakes Region First Team
 * 2011 WIAC Player of the Week April 26
 * 2011 All WIAC
 * 2011 WIAC Scholastic Honor Roll
 * 2011 NFCA Scholar-Athlete