Michigan Tech

Freshman Season (2024-25): Joined the team in late December … Appeared in 15 games and held a 7-6-0 record with three shutouts … Won first six games … Held a 2.48 goals-against average and .906 save percentage … Was named the National and CCHA Rookie of the Month for January after going 5-0 with a 1.23 goals-against average and .950 save percentage … Had a career-high 34 saves against St. Thomas (Mar. 1) … Made 31 saves in a 1-0 shutout victory at Minnesota State (Jan. 18) … Shutout Lakes Superior State (Jan. 11) and Northern Michigan (Jan. 25).
 
Prior to Michigan Tech: Played 11 games for the Sioux Falls Stampede of the USHL in 2024-25 … Held a 2.40 goals-against average and .904 save percentage with a pair of shutouts while going 7-2-1 … Appeared in 34 games for the St. Cloud Norsemen in the NAHL in 2023-24, holding a 2.62 goals-against average and .904 save percentage. Played the 2022-23 season in the AJHL for Bonnyville and Sherwood Park … Played four seasons for the Sioux Falls Power before junior career.
 
Personal: Catches left … Born Ryan Thomas Manzella on March 17, 2004, in Eagan, Minnesota … Son of Thomas and Lori Manzella … Has three older brothers: Jared, Jeremy, and Derek … Father ran track at Cal State Fullerton … Enjoys golfing and playing the guitar … Majoring in construction management and holds a 3.50 GPA.