Ryan Rishaug

Keynote Speaker | Edmonton, Alberta

Sports Journalist & Broadcaster
Edmonton Oilers & Canadian Sports Media Expert

Ryan Rishaug Expertise Public Relations & Media Training, Influence & Negotiation, Presentation Skills, Soft Skills Development, Talent Management, Nutrition & Fitness, Communication, Endorsement & Product Launch and Athletes & Sports.

Ryan Rishaug

About Ryan Rishaug

Ryan Rishaug is a Canadian sports journalist and broadcaster best known as the Edmonton Bureau Reporter for TSN’s SportsCentre. A former WHL player with the Kamloops Blazers, he transitioned from the ice to the newsroom after completing the Broadcast Communications program at the British Columbia Institute of Technology. Since joining TSN in 2004, Ryan Rishaug has covered the Edmonton Oilers, CFL, and major international events including the Olympic Games, the IIHF World Junior Championship, and the Stanley Cup Final. Recognized for his professionalism and balanced reporting, he continues to shape sports coverage across Canada through his television, radio, and documentary work.

Ryan Rishaug Videos

Ryan Rishaug: Getting to the NHL…a Story of Powerful Focus and Humil

Ryan Rishaug Interviews & Podcasts

Battle of Alberta! | Craig Button & Ryan Rishaug | the Nielson Show |

Inside Sport Talks with Ryan Rishaug

RYAN RISHAUG BIOGRAPHY

Ryan Rishaug is a Canadian sports journalist and broadcaster who serves as the Edmonton Bureau Reporter for TSN’s SportsCentre, Canada’s leading sports news program. He was born in Sherwood Park, Alberta, and began his career on the ice as a right-wing player with the Kamloops Blazers of the Western Hockey League, where he played 47 games.

Following his time in the WHL, Ryan Rishaug pursued the Broadcast Communications program at the British Columbia Institute of Technology, where he developed the foundation for his future in sports journalism.

He began his professional broadcasting career at CFJC-TV in Kamloops, British Columbia, in 1998, before joining MCTV in Sudbury and Global Television in Saskatoon as a sports anchor and reporter. From 2000 to 2003, Ryan Rishaug anchored the sports desk at CTV Edmonton’s CFRN, progressing from weekend sports anchor to weekday host.

He first appeared on TSN as a sideline reporter for the Wendy’s CFL on TSN: Friday Night Football broadcasts in 2003, before officially joining the network as Edmonton Bureau Reporter in 2004. In his role at TSN, Ryan Rishaug reports on the Edmonton Oilers, the CFL’s Edmonton Elks, and other major stories across Western Canada.

He has covered some of the most significant sporting events in recent history, including multiple Olympic Games, the IIHF World Junior Championship, and the Stanley Cup Final.

Ryan Rishaug’s work is known for its professionalism, accuracy, and depth, earning him respect among players, coaches, and audiences alike. In 2019, he fronted and co-produced 29 Forever, a TSN Original documentary marking the first anniversary of the Humboldt Broncos tragedy, which received national recognition for its emotional sensitivity and journalistic excellence.

Outside television, he is also a regular voice on Edmonton’s TSN 1260 radio, hosting The Morning Mandate with Ryan Rishaug, where he shares his insights and analysis with audiences across Alberta.

Throughout his career, Ryan Rishaug has maintained a reputation for balanced and informed reporting, emphasizing integrity, fairness, and thoughtful storytelling in every medium.

He continues to contribute to the evolution of sports journalism in Canada by combining first-hand athletic experience with journalistic precision.

Ryan Rishaug remains a respected figure in Canadian sports broadcasting, representing both the passion of the game and the discipline of professional journalism.

Ryan Rishaug Topic Presentations

Ryan Rishaug Edmonton, Alberta, Canada delivers keynote presentations, workshops, fireside chats, moderated Q&A, and other presentation formats on a wide variety of topics. Each presentation is unique, customized and tailored for audiences, industries, conferences and event formats.

Inside the Game: The Evolving World of Sports Journalism

Behind the Bench: Leadership Lessons from the Locker Room

Crisis and Character: Telling the Stories That Matter

Ryan Rishaug Books & Articles

Ryan Rishaug Speaking Testimonials

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