Wild selects Ritchie with 45th overall pick

Minnesota selects son of NHL's Byron Ritchie

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By Minnesota Wild
@mnwild Wild.com

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- With its second-round pick (No. 45 overall) in the 2024 NHL Draft, the Wild selected right-wing Ryder Ritchie from Prince Albert of the WHL.

Here is a look at Ritchie's stats:

  • Position: RW
  • Height: 6'0"
  • Weight: 177
  • Shoots: R
  • Hometown: Calgary, Alberta
  • 2023-24 team: Prince Albert Raiders (WHL)
  • NHL Central Scouting rank: 19th among North American skaters

Ritchie talks to media after being drafted by Wild

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