Mike Ridley

Michael Owen Guy Ridley (born July 8, 1963) is a retired professional ice hockey centre who played in the NHL for 12 seasons from 1985 until 1997.

Ridley signed with the New York Rangers as an undrafted free agent in September 1985. Ridley played 866 career games, scoring 292 goals and 466 assists for 758 points. His best offensive season was the 1988–89 season, when playing with the Washington Capitals, he scored 41 goals and 89 points, both career highs.

He is known for scoring the first goal in General Motors Place, the home of the Vancouver Canucks.

Awards and achievements

 * MJHL All-Star Team (1983)
 * MJHL Scoring Champion (1983), setting League Record
 * MJHL Goal Scoring Leader (1983), setting League Record
 * MJHL Assist Leader (1983)
 * Evan Jones Memorial Trophy MJHL MVP (1983)
 * GPAC First All-Star Team (1984 and 1985)
 * GPAC MVP (1984)
 * CIAU All-Canadian (1984 and 1985)
 * Canadian University Player of the Year (1984)
 * NHL All-Rookie Team (1986)
 * Played in NHL All-Star Game (1989)
 * “Honoured Member” of the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame