Brett Ritchie (Credit: Christina Shapiro/Texas Stars) |
Ritchie scored his second pro hat trick on Saturday and followed it up with two more goals on Sunday for a total of five. He finished Saturday's game with a blistering 10 shots. He was plus-7 on the weekend overall.
It's a huge bit of good news for a Stars club that has been working to make a big comeback in the standings. If the Stars are to make the playoffs, it's a guarantee that Ritchie needs to be a big part of it.
Nice job by Richie. Good to see one of those who should be progressing doing so. I have to admit I didn't see Smith as the guy to grasp a big role, hope he keeps it up though, seemed like a good kid when I talked to him at the meet and greet.
ReplyDeleteHe's due for a bigger year than last. I hope Dallas lets him develop here without too many major stints in the NHL this season, both for the sake of the Texas Stars and for his development.
ReplyDeleteSmith needs a nickname for coming up big time on short notice!