"We're very happy to have Ronnie sign with us after a great career with the Broncos," said Fletcher. "He is a big, mobile defenseman who has steadily improved his game each season. We are excited to have him join our group and look forward to his continued development at the pro level."
Below are news & notes on Attard:
RONNIE ATTARD (ATT-ahrd)
POSITION: Defense
PREVIOUS TEAM: University of Western Michigan (NCHC - NCAA)
DRAFTED: 2019 (3rd Round, 72nd Overall - FLYERS)
AGE: 23 (3-20-1999)
BORN: White Lake, MI
VITALS: 6'4", 210 pounds
SHOOTS: Right
* Attard turns professional after three seasons at the University of Western Michigan where he recorded 27 goals and 45 assists for 72 points in 94 games.
* This past season as a junior, he averaged nearly a point per-game pace with 36 points (13g-23a) in 39 games... He led all Western Michigan defensemen and ranked third overall on the team with his 36 points and led the team with a plus-minus of +22.
* His 36 points also led all NCHC conference defensemen and ranked third among all NCAA defensemen... He tied for second among all NCAA d-men in power-play goals (6) and third in goals (13).
* Throughout his collegiate career, Attard has increased his offense in goals, assists and points each season.
* As a sophomore in 2020-21, Attard was named the NCHC's Offensive Defenseman of the Year and First Team All-NCHC and First Team All-American.
* Attard becomes the third member, out of seven players of the 2019 Flyers draft class, to sign a contract with the Flyers.
