Former NHL player Terry Ryan celebrated his 47th birthday with a fist-flying return to professional hockey, dropping the gloves and fighting for the Newfoundland Growlers in the ECHL.

Terry Ryan retired more than two decades ago. On his 47th birthday, the Newfoundland Growlers gave him one more shot. Terry Ryan retired more than two decades ago.

ST. JOHN’S, Newfoundland — Former NHL player Terry Ryan celebrated his 47th birthday with a fist-flying return to professional hockey, dropping the gloves and fighting Sunday for the ...