Release from 10.12.2025

Villach signs former NHL power forward Brett Ritchie

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EC iDM Wärmepumpen VSV has strengthened its roster with 32-year-old Canadian Brett Ritchie, in response to the long-term absence of captain Alexander Rauchenwald.

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Ritchie brings experience from over 390 NHL games with Dallas, Boston, Calgary, and Arizona, including numerous playoff appearances. He has also played in the KHL, the Slovak league, and most recently in the DEL for Schwenningen. In Villach, the forward has signed a contract through the end of the season.

VSV Sports Director Herbert Hohenberger: “Brett is a physically strong forward with enormous experience. These are exactly the qualities we need – presence, physicality, finishing ability, and leadership. He will help us immediately and bring stability.”

Brett Ritchie: “I want to contribute, be physically present, and play hard in front of the net. I’m confident that we can achieve a lot together.”