Calum Ritchie of the Oshawa Generals has made the Colorado Avalanche's roster for the 2024-25 NHL season, marking a significant milestone in his career. He expressed excitement about sharing this moment with his family during the team's practice.

With injuries affecting key players, Ritchie is expected to play a crucial role on the second line alongside Nikolai Kovalenko and Casey Mittelstadt. Avalanche coach Jared Bednar emphasized the need for Ritchie to improve his decision-making and defensive skills to secure his place in the NHL.