Salmon Kings Sign D-Man Ritchie
March 15, 2011 - ECHL (ECHL)
Victoria Salmon Kings News Release
Victoria, BC - The Victoria Salmon Kings, proud affiliate of the Vancouver Canucks and Manitoba Moose, announced today that they have signed defenseman Cam Ritchie for the 2010-11 season.
Ritchie, 24, joins the Salmon Kings after finishing a four-year career (2007-08 thru 2010-11) in the NCAA with Princeton University. In 106 career games at school he netted five goals and 26 assists for 31 points while accruing 68 penalty minutes. During his time as a Tiger, Ritchie was named to three All-Academic Teams, and helped the club to an ECAC Conference Championship in the 2007-08 campaign.
The 6-0, 196 lb defenseman spent two seasons (2005-06 and 2006-07) in the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) as a member of the Fort Saskatchewan Traders. Ritchie dressed for 93 career games there and finished with 62 points (16g-46a) and 115 minutes in penalties. In his final year in Fort Saskatchewan, he served as the club's alternate captain, received a league All-Star honour and was awarded the team's Academic Ability Award.
The Salmon Kings return home this Wednesday, March 16th to being a three-game set against the Utah Grizzlies at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre. For tickets call 250-220-7777 or visit www.selectyourtickets.com.
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