A star at the University of Manitoba, Ridley would sign with the New York Rangers where he would score 65 Points in his rookie season. The meat of his career was spent with the Washington Capitals where he would have five seasons of 70 or more Points, the best of which was in 1988/89 where he scored 89 Points and was named to the All-Star Team. He would also have three seasons where he received votes for the Lady Byng and the Frank J. Selke Trophy.
Ridley would score 758 Points over an 866 Game career that also extended to Toronto and Vancouver. He retired early due to back issues after the 1996-97 Season.
235. Mike Ridley
Mike Ridley had a pretty good career for someone who went undrafted.
The Bullet Points
- Country of Origin: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
- Eligible Since: Saturday, 01 January 2000
- Position: Center
- Games Played: 866
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Notable Statistics:
292 Goals
466 Assists
758 Points
+81 Plus/Minus
424 PIM
N/A Blocked Shots*
N/A Hits*
N/A Takeaways*
N/A Giveaways*
60.6 Point Shares122 Playoff Games
32 Goals
41 Assists
73 Points
+5 Plus/Minus
76 PIM
N/A Blocked Shots*
N/A Hits*
N/A Takeaways*
N/A Giveaways**These stats were first implemented in the 2007/08 Season.
- Played For: New York Rangers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks, Washington Capitals
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Non-NHL Teams: St. Boniface Saints (MJHL)
Univerity of Manitoba (GPAC) -
Major Accolades and Awards:
Stanley Cup Rings (None)
All-Star (1) (1989)
- Notable Top Ten Finishes: 3 Top Ten Short-Handed Goals Finishes 1 Top Ten Game-Winning Goals Finish 2 Top Ten Shooting Percentage Finishes
- Rankings: 11. Shooting Percentage: 19.3
Should Mike Ridley be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 66.7%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 33.3%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 0%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 0%
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