Source: CHL
Ryder Ritchie is a Swedish-Canadian junior ice hockey forward who’s presently playing for the Prince Albert Raiders of the Western Hockey League (WHL). Moreover, he is considered as a top prospect for the upcoming 2024 NHL Entry Draft. Notably, Ritchie was selected as the 14th overall pick in the 2021 Western Hockey League (WHL) Prospects Draft by the Raiders and commenced his junior career the following season. In his rookie season, Ritchie scored 20 goals while recording 35 assists across 61 games for a total of 55 points. Subsequently, he won the Jim Piggott Memorial Trophy as the WHL's rookie of the year.
Moving forward, Ritchie was selected as one of 40 draft-eligible prospects to compete in the 2024 CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game but a lower-body injury in December 2023, meant missing game time and several important games. Ritchie later returned after a three-month hiatus and began training and soon made the team sheet. He came and finished the regular season with 44 points across 47 games with a similar per-game rate to his rookie season. This also helped the Prince Albert Raiders to qualify for the WHL playoffs.
Who are Ryder Ritchie's Parents?
Ryder Ritchie was born to Byron Ritchie and Maria Johansson on April 24, 1977, in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. Remarkably, his mother is Swedish, which provides him a blend of different backgrounds.
Who is Ryder Ritchie’s Father?
Ryder Ritchie’s father is Byron Ritchie. Notably, Byron is a Canadian former professional ice hockey forward from Burnaby, British Columbia, who had a remarkable NHL career with teams like the Carolina Hurricanes, Florida Panthers, Calgary Flames, and the Vancouver Canucks. However, he began his NHL journey when he was drafted by the Hartford Whalers in 1995 NHL Draft as the 165th overall pick.
Btron also had a successful international career with the Canadian national team as he won a gold medal at the 2012 Spengler Cup. Other than NHL, he also enjoyed sucess abroad (in Sweden, Switzerland, and Belarus). He excelled there and won a Swiss championship with SC Bern in 2013 before retiring in 2017.
Who is Ryder Ritchie’s Mother?
Ryder Ritche’s mother is Marie Johansson. She met Ryder’ father when he was playing for Modo Hockey in Sweden. Other than this, there is very limited knowledge about her.
What is the nationality of Ryder Ritchie’s parents?
Ryder Ritchie’s father, Byron Ritchie, is a Canadian national while his mother is a Swedish national.
FAQs
A. Ryder Ritchie suffered a lower-body injury on December 15, 2023, in a game against the Kelowna Rockets due to which he missed out of two months of action.
A. Yes, Ryder Ritchie is eligible for the 2024 NHL Entry Draft.
A. Ryder Ritchie plays for the Prince Albert Raiders in the Western Hockey League.
A. Ryder Ritchie is a Canadian by nationality.
A. Yes, both of them are related as Byron Ritchie is the father of Ryder Ritchie.
