Troy Riddle

Troy Riddle
Born	(1981-08-24) August 24, 1981 (age 43) Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Height	5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight	174 lb (79 kg; 12 st 6 lb)
Position	Center
Shot	Right
Played for	Minnesota Worcester IceCats Peoria Rivermen (ECHL) Peoria Rivermen (AHL) Alaska Aces Trenton Titans Philadelphia Phantoms Houston Aeros Texas Wildcatters Graz 99ers EHC Basel Tulsa Oilers Tohoku Free Blades
NHL draft	129th overall, 2000 St. Louis Blues Coaching career
Current position
Team	Marquette
Conference	NCHL
Biographical details
Alma mater	University of Minnesota
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
2010–2011	Benilde-St. Margaret's (asst.)
2012–2016	Benilde-St. Margaret's (asst.)
2017–2018	Anoka High School (asst.)
2022–Present	Marquette
Playing career	2004–2012

Troy Riddle is an American ice hockey coach and former center. He won two National Championships with Minnesota in 2002 and 2003. ^[1]

Career

Riddle was a high-scoring prospect coming out of high school, averaging more than 3 points per game as a senior. As an 18-year old, he spent a year playing junior hockey with the Des Moines Buccaneers and finished second in team scoring. Afterwards, his performance was strong enough for the St. Louis Blues to select him in the 4th round of the 2000 NHL Entry Draft. ^[2] The following fall, Riddle began attending the University of Minnesota and joined the ice hockey program. Straight away he contributed on offense and helped Minnesota make the NCAA tournament for the first time in four years. His production increased during his sophomore season while the team posted a 30-win season and won the national championship. During his junior season, Riddle came to the forefront of the Gopher's offense and his goal scoring saw a dramatic improvement. He finished second on the team in scoring and helped Minnesota capture its second consecutive championship. Riddle was named team captain for his senior season and continued to lead the Gophers on offense. He led Minnesota to its second-consecutive conference championship and fourth-consecutive NCAA tournament appearance while finishing second in team scoring once more.

After graduating with a degree in communications, Riddle signed with the Blues and joined their AHL affiliate the Worcester IceCats. He had a little difficulty catching up to the speed of the professional game and spent some time in the ECHL over the next two years. His stint with the Alaska Aces ended with the team winning its first Kelly Cup. After two years in the Blues' organization, Riddle was not retained and he spent the 2007 season with the Trenton Titans. After another year playing in the Minnesota Wild's pipeline, Riddle headed to Europe.

Riddle spent the 2009 season with the Graz 99ers producing moderate offensive numbers. After beginning the following year with EHC Basel, he returned to North America and finished out the year with the Tulsa Oilers. Riddle retired as a player after the season and became an assistant coach at his alma mater, Benilde-St. Margaret's. A year later, Riddle signed on with the Tohoku Free Blades and though he played well, finishing second in scoring, the team did not and missed the postseason. After the year, Riddle hung up his skated for good and returned to St. Margaret's. ^[3]

Over the next decade, Riddle worked several jobs in the Minneapolis including as an assistant coach and skate instructor. In 2022, he was named as the head coach for the club team at Marquette. ^[4]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
1997–98	Benilde–St. Margaret's	HSMN		25	33	35	68			—	—	—	—	—
1998–99	Benilde–St. Margaret's	HSMN		28	54	45	99			—	—	—	—	—
1999–2000	Des Moines Buccaneers	USHL		53	36	30	66	95		8	2	2	4	31
2000–01	University of Minnesota	WCHA		38	16	14	30	49		—	—	—	—	—
2001–02	University of Minnesota	WCHA		44	16	31	47	46		—	—	—	—	—
2002–03	University of Minnesota	WCHA		45	26	25	51	50		—	—	—	—	—
2003–04	University of Minnesota	WCHA		44	24	25	49	52		—	—	—	—	—
2004–05	Worcester IceCats	AHL		42	9	6	15	35		—	—	—	—	—
2004–05	Peoria Rivermen	ECHL		14	4	8	12	16		—	—	—	—	—
2005–06	Peoria Rivermen	AHL		55	11	11	22	47		—	—	—	—	—
2005–06	Alaska Aces	ECHL		7	2	2	4	6		21	4	3	7	28
2006–07	Philadelphia Phantoms	AHL		3	0	0	0	0		—	—	—	—	—
2006–07	Trenton Titans	ECHL		68	28	37	65	60		5	3	2	5	10
2007–08	Houston Aeros	AHL		32	4	5	9	19		—	—	—	—	—
2007–08	Texas Wildcatters	ECHL		22	6	12	18	26		8	1	0	1	8
2008–09	Graz 99ers	AUT		52	11	13	24	68		7	0	1	1	4
2009–10	EHC Basel	SUI.2		7	1	3	4	8		—	—	—	—	—
2009–10	Tulsa Oilers	CHL		57	19	24	43	60		—	—	—	—	—
2011–12	Tohoku Free Blades	ALH		36	16	13	29	60		—	—	—	—	—
AHL totals				132	24	22	46	101		—	—	—	—	—
ECHL totals				111	40	59	99	108		34	8	5	13	46

International

Year	Team	Event	Result		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2001	United States	WJC	5th		7	0	1	1	6
Junior totals					7	0	1	1	6

Awards and honors

Award	Year
All-WCHA Rookie Team	2000–01	[5]
WCHA All-Tournament Team	2002	[6]
All-WCHA Third Team	2002–03	[7]

References

1. "Minnesota Men's Hockey 2018-19 Media Guide" (PDF). Minnesota Golden Gophers. Retrieved April 2, 2019.
2. "2000 NHL Entry Draft". Hockey DB. Retrieved October 1, 2022.
3. "Troy Riddle". Linked In. Retrieved October 1, 2022.
4. "Marquette Hockey". Marquette Hockey. Retrieved October 1, 2022.
5. "WCHA All-Rookie Teams". College Hockey Historical Archives. May 16, 2013.
6. "2009-10 WCHA Yearbook 129-144" (PDF). WCHA. Retrieved June 1, 2014.
7. "WCHA All-Teams". College Hockey Historical Archives. Retrieved May 14, 2013.

External links

• Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com , or  Eliteprospects.com , or  The Internet Hockey Database