The Ducks have reassigned left wing Nick Ritchie to the San Diego Gulls, Anaheim’s primary development affiliate in the American Hockey League (AHL).
Ritchie, 20 (12/5/95), earned one assist (0-1=1) with four penalty minutes (PIM) in 11 games for the Ducks this season. Recalled from San Diego on Nov. 14, Ritchie became the 11th youngest player to make his NHL debut with Anaheim at 19 years, 11 months and 11 days on Nov. 16 at Carolina. The 6-2, 232-pound winger recorded his first career NHL point (assist) in a 4-0 victory on Nov. 30 vs. Vancouver.