Local Olympian - Bobby Ryan

Bobby Ryan - Ice Hockey

The Anaheim Duck phenom's local connection is that he was born Bobby Stevenson, Roller Hockey Star in Cherry Hill, NJ. Unfortunately, he didn't become known as Bobby Ryan, Olympic Caliber Ice Hockey Player until well after leaving the tri-state area for El Segundo, California on the heels of his father's bail release after attempting to murder his mother in New Jersey. Oddly enough, all three--Bobby, would-be-murderer father, and would-be-murder victim mother, fled to California, apparently on positive terms, and all changed their surname to "Ryan" as an attempt to hide from the law.

The story is fascinating, and you can READ IT HERE.

Team USA Men's Hockey kicks off against the Swiss on Tuesday.