Ben Strinden, Ellis Rickwood sign AHL deals, will begin pro careers soon
Apr. 15—GRAND FORKS — UND's top scorers, seniors Ben Strinden and Ellis Rickwood, have signed professional contracts and will soon begin their professional careers. Strinden signed a two-year deal with the Milwaukee Admirals, the top minor-league affiliate of the NHL's Nashville Predators.
His contract will start next season. He will finish this season on a tryout deal. Rickwood signed a one-year deal with the Texas Stars, the top affiliate of the Dallas Stars.
His contract also starts next season. He will finish this year on a tryout deal. Both played starring roles in helping UND win the National Collegiate Hockey Conference's Penrose Cup as regular-season champions and reaching the NCAA Frozen Four.
Strinden, of Fargo, had a breakout senior season. He scored 15 goals and tallied 35 points in 38 games. Strinden was a seventh-round pick of Nashville in 2022.
Rickwood, who came to UND as a transfer from Clarkson, led UND in points, tallying nine goals and 37 points in 35 games. He centered one of UND's top two lines all season. Rickwood was an undrafted free agent.