Brett and Nick Ritchie join an exclusive club which consists of brothers playing together on an NHL team. Some notable brother duo’s in the NHL include: Jamie and Jordie Benn (Dallas Stars), Pavel and Valeri Bure (Florida Panthers), Peter and Chris Ferraro (NYR, Pen, Caps), Dougie and Freddie Hamilton (Calgary Flames) and Henrik and Daniel Sedin (Vancouver Canucks).

Brett Ritchie (RW)

Drafted 44th overall by the Dallas Stars in 2011, the older Ritchie brother played most of his career for the Star’s organization, winning the Calder Cup in the AHL in 2014. The 26 year old, six foot four, 220 pound right winger left in free agency after seven years in the Stars organization. He joined the Boston Bruins at the start of the 2019-20 season, and scored the Bruins first goal of the season against the Dallas Stars. He is currently playing for the Bruins AHL team, the Providence Bruins, and his contract is up in the 2020-21 season. His scouting report described him as having a great size, hands of a goal scorer, being a “power forward” and being an asset in the man advantage.

Nick Ritchie (LW)

Drafted 10th overall by the Anaheim Ducks in 2014, the younger Ritchie brother floated between the AHL and NHL while playing for the Ducks organization. The 24 year old, six foot four, 234 pound left winger was dealt to the Bruins at the trade deadline in exchange for Danton Heinen. He is an RFA in the 2021-22 season and is making $1,498,925 a season. He currently plays on the second line, with David Krejci and former Ducks line mate Ondrej Kase. His scouting report described him as a prototypical power forward, who can score goals and be a top six winger, as well as a tough customer who can protect teammates.

Until Next Time

∼RJ