Minnesota Wild to attend their training camp. He last played professionally during the 2014–15 season, but opted to return with hope of making the U.S. Olympic team for the 2018 Winter Olympics. After a successful camp with the Wild, Malone was released from his PTO and joined the Wild's AHL affiliate, the Iowa Wild, on a PTO to begin the 2017–18 season on October 5, 2017. He played in 12 games with Iowa, collecting 2 assists, before he was released after missing selection to the U.S. Olympic team on December 21, 2017. Personal life Malone is the son of former Penguins forward Greg Malone and is the first Pittsburgh area native to play for the Penguins. Ryan's jersey number was #12 in tribute to his father Greg, who wore that number for Pittsburgh. Before the 2010–11 season, he relinquished his #12 jersey to the incoming Simon Gagné, and began wearing #6. Prior to Ryan Malone signing with Tampa Bay in the 2008 off-season, the Lightning hired Greg Malone as their head scout for professional talent. His cousin Brad Malone is also a professional hockey forward, currently playing for the Edmonton Oilers organization. Malone has two sons from a previous marriage. He currently resides in Minnesota. In 1996, Ryan's Midget AA team won the PAHL Playoffs. Arrest On April 12, 2014, Malone was arrested by Tampa police and charged with driving under the influence and cocaine possession after he was pulled over in an early-morning traffic stop when police allegedly saw him make a left turn from the center lane and strike a curb. According to the arrest report, Malone had 1.3 grams of cocaine in a pocket. He was released from jail after posting a $2,500 bond. On May 1, 2014, Malone's attorney, Wes Trombley, entered a plea of not guilty to the charges. On August 19, 2014, Malone pleaded no contest to the DUI charge and agreed to a pretrial diversion program on a drug charge. Career statistics Regular season and playoffs International Awards References External links 1979 births Living people American men's ice hockey left wingers Espoo Blues players HC Ambrì-Piotta players Hartford Wolf Pack players Ice hockey people from Pittsburgh Ice hockey players at the 2010 Winter Olympics Iowa Wild players Medalists at the 2010 Winter Olympics New York Rangers players Olympic silver medalists for the United States in ice hockey Omaha Lancers players Pittsburgh Penguins draft