The Bonnyville Pontiacs are excited to announce local Ryder Naim has signed with the team for the upcoming 2025-2026 season.
"Growing up in Bonnyville, I know what the Pontiacs mean to this community," said Ryder Naim. "I am humbled and grateful for the opportunity presented to me.
"I am happy to be coming home, excited to play for the hometown fans, and helping the Pontiacs see success with the goal of bringing home a championship."
The 5'10", right shot, Bonnyville native spent last season with the U18 AAA Lloydminster Lancers and registered four goals and seven assists for 11 points in 36 games played. Naim also joined the Junior B St. Paul Canadiens for their playoff run last season, scoring three goals and one assist for four points in eight games.
"Ryder will be a great addition to our team as he's coming off a respectable season with the U18 AAA Lloydminster Lancers and a great playoff performance with the St. Paul Canadiens," said Pontiacs general manager Chad Nelson.
"His speed and offensive ability will be an asset to our transition game and fills a need as a right shot defenseman. We are very excited to work with Ryder on his game this year and are proud to bring him back home to Bonnyville."
Similar to recently signed Bonnyville local Rylan Emigh, the 17-year old defenseman has been coming to the team's spring camps over the last few years and the Pontiacs management staff took notice. With today's news, his hard work has finally paid off.
"Ryder is a player we had at camp last year and watched throughout the season," said Pontiacs assistant coach Chad Carder. "He's a very good skater which enables him to maneuver out of many situations, as well as join the rush offensively.
"There's a lot of potential there with his puck skills and IQ that has yet to be tapped into and we are really excited to work with Ryder and see how he develops."
The Bonnyville Pontiacs are excited to welcome Ryder into the organization.
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