Ryan Walter

Ryan Walter

Keynote Speaker: Former NHL player and Stanley Cup winner, sportscaster and motivational speaker.

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Ryan Walter Biography

Ryan Walter is both an inspiring motivational speaker and interactive leadership coach, translating his personal experience into practical applications that will help build and develop Leaders and Teams. With an emphasis on performance, leadership, team enhancement and personal empowerment, Ryan offers practical applications that are easily understood and used. His style leads from humorous dressing room banter to direct action as he charts a winning course for high performance, leadership and team achievement.

Ryan Walter played and coached more than 1100 games over 17 seasons in the National Hockey League. Drafted second overall by the Washington Capitals in 1978, Ryan was named the youngest NHL captain in his second of 4 seasons, played 9 seasons and won a Stanley Cup with the Montreal Canadiens, and returned to his home town to play his last 2 seasons for the Vancouver Canucks. He was named Team Canada Captain in the World Junior Tournament, was selected to play in the NHL All-Star game and for Team Canada in 4 World Championships, became a Vice-President of the National Hockey League Players Association, and was honoured as NHL Man of the Year in 1992. Ryan has been inducted into the BC Hockey Hall of Fame, the Burnaby Sports Hall of Fame, named to the 30 all-time Washington Capitals’ Dream team, the top 50 all-time BCHL players and the top 100 Montreal Canadiens in 100 years.

Ryan has a Master of Arts Degree in Leadership/Business. He is the author of five books, Off the Bench and Into the Game, which has sold over 20,000 copies worldwide, Simply the Best: Insights and Strategies from Great Hockey Coaches, Simply the Best: Players on Performance, Hockey Plays and Strategies, and the newly released Hungry! Fuelling Your Best Game. Ryan is the creator of the board game Trade Deadline Hockey, and a regular contributor to both online and print magazines and newspapers. Ryan serves on the Hockey Canada Foundation’s Board of Directors and is a member of the Seton Hall Stillman School of Business Leadership Advisory Council.

Currently the President of the American Hockey League’s Abbotsford Heat, Ryan won a Gold Medal at his inaugural 4 Nations Cup tournament as Head Coach of Canada's National Women's Hockey Team. He has been an NHL coach, co-founder and president of two start-up companies, a TV hockey analyst, and a hockey adviser and actor for both television and movies. Ryan's enthusiasm from the page, the screen, the bench, the boardroom, and the podium is contagious as he fulfills his mission to "Inspire the hungry spirit!"

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Ryan Walter Videos

DACSAW: Ryan Walter on Building Safety First
Ryan Walter on UR
Ryan Walter - Visioning

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Ryan Walter is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Motivational, Athlete, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding and Sports.

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Ryan Walter is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Motivational, Athlete and Human Resources. The estimated speaking fee range to book Ryan Walter for live events is Below $10,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Ryan Walter can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Brandon Steiner, Kory Puderbaugh and Shane Battier. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ryan Walter for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 19/03/2025.

Ryan Walter Videos

DACSAW: Ryan Walter on Building Safety First
Ryan Walter on UR
Ryan Walter - Visioning

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  • How do I book Ryan Walter to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Ryan Walter for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Ryan Walter, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Ryan Walter or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Ryan Walter for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Ryan Walter, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is Below $10,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Ryan Walter, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Ryan Walter speak about?

    Ryan Walter is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Motivational, Athlete, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding and Sports.
  • Who is the agent for Ryan Walter?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Ryan Walter for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Ryan Walter for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Ryan Walter or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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