Michael Ryder (born March 31, 1980 in Bonavista, Newfoundland) is an ice hockey player who plays for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League at right wing.

Ryder was drafted by the Canadiens in the 1998 NHL Entry Draft, 8th round, 216th overall. He played for the Hull Olympiques of the QMJHL and signed hockey agent Thayne Campbell before going to the Montreal Canadiens.

On May 30, 2003, Ryder scored the winning goal to end the second-longest game in American Hockey League history. His goal at 14:56 of the fourth overtime period gave the Hamilton Bulldogs a 2–1 win over the Houston Aeros in Game 2 of the Calder Cup Finals.