David Rittich
David Rittich, Jr., is a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender for the Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League.Playing career
Rittich made his Czech Extraliga debut with BK Mladá Boleslav during the 2014–15 Czech Extraliga season. After two successful performances in the ELH, Rittich was signed to a one-year, two-way contract on 10 June 2016, with the Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League.
Rittich made his NHL debut against the San Jose Sharks in the third period of the Flames' final regular season game of the year. He made 9 saves on 10 shots after replacing Brian Elliott in the third period to finish the game with a 3–2 loss.
Rittich recorded his first NHL win in the 2017–18 season on 25 November 2017 in a game against the Colorado Avalanche. In December 2017, the Flames traded their backup goaltender Eddie Läck away, making Rittich a full-time NHL goaltender for the first time as the backup to Mike Smith. In his first season with the club, Rittich finished with an 8–6–3 record.
On 26 July 2018, the Flames re-signed Rittich to a one-year, $800,000 contract extension.
On 10 November 2018, Rittich earned his first shutout in the NHL against the Los Angeles Kings in a 1–0 win with the only goal scored by Travis Hamonic.
In July 2019 the Flames re-signed David Rittich to a two year contract with an annual value of $2,750,000.Career statistics
