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Medicine Hat Tigers forward Ryder Ritchie announced Sunday he has committed to play for Boston University in the NCAA. Ritchie lifts the Ed Chynoweth Cup on May 16 after the Tigers beat the Spokane Chiefs 4-3 to win the WHL Championship series 4-1.
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The Medicine Hat Tigers have lost a second player to the NCAA rule changes.
Forward Ryder Ritchie announced via his Instagram on Sunday that he was joining Boston University for the 2025 season.
Ritchie shared a video that featured highlights from his time with the Tigers, Prince Albert Raiders and clips from Boston University.
The 18-year-old Ritchie was acquired by the Tigers in August 2024 from the Raiders in a deal that sent forward Tomas Mrsic, a 2025 third-round pick and a conditional 2028 third-round pick to the Raiders. Mrsic announced on June 9 he is committed to play for Colorado College next season.
For Ritchie in his lone season donning the orange and black, he suited up in 53 games with 29 goals and 61 points. He added another nine goals and 18 points in 18 playoff games, making a large contribution to the Tigers’ run for the franchise’s sixth Ed Chynoweth Cup, beating the Spokane Chiefs in the WHL Championship series.
Ritchie had four goals and five points in four games at the Memorial Cup.
Forward Cayden Lindstrom announced on June 5, via The Athletic, he had committed to play for Michigan State University next season.
Rumours circulated Monday that forward Gavin McKenna will commit to Penn State University for next season.
The News was unable to confirm the reports, though Elite Prospects director of Content Cam Robinson broke the news on Monday. Jeff Marek, formally of Sportsnet now with Daily Face-off, says McKenna’s commitment is expected to be announced today.
