About Nick Ritchie

Nicholas Ritchie (born December 5, 1995) is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward. Ritchie was selected by the Anaheim Ducks in the first round, tenth overall, of the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. His older brother, Brett Ritchie, played with him on the Bruins, but is now playing with the Calgary Flames.

Early life
Ritchie was born on December 5, 1995, in Orangeville, Ontario, Canada to parents Paul and Tammy. Ritchie comes from an athletic family with both his parents and older brother engaging in various sports throughout their lifetime. His mother was a three-sport athlete while attending Brock University and his father played in the Ontario Hockey League. Before his older brother Brett was drafted in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft, they competed in lacrosse together. As a youth, the younger Ritchie brother won three Canadian box lacrosse championships representing Team Ontario and helped the Bantam Orangeville team win an Ontario title.