Providence Bruins Sign Chris Ortiz to Professional Tryout
Published on February 20, 2025 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Providence Bruins News Release
Providence, RI - Providence Bruins General Manager Evan Gold announced today, February 20, that the Providence Bruins have signed defenseman Chris Ortiz to a professional tryout.
Ortiz, 24, has skated in 45 games this season with the Wheeling Nailers of the ECHL, totaling five goals and a team-high 34 assists while boasting a plus-19 rating. The 5-foot-10, 180-pound defenseman has appeared in 24 career AHL games with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, tallying one goal and four assists.
The Boisbriand, Quebec, native played five seasons in the QMJHL with the Baie-Comeau Drakkar and the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada before turning professional in the 2021-22 season.
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