Former Bronco excited for NCAA Div I journey

The Vancouver, B.C., native had amazing stats with both the Bombers and the Broncos, leading to an SJHL Goaltender of the Year award and a CJHL Goaltender of the Year nomination.

In 20 games in Humboldt, Tritt posted a 2.14 goals-against-average, .940 save percentage, and three shutouts, good for a 12-8 record.

Meanwhile, in 14 regular-season contests in Flin Flon, Tritt went 11-1-2, with two shutouts, a 2.11 goals-against-average, and a .923 save percentage.

The 21-year-old then proceeded to up the ante in the postseason, leading the Bombers to a Canterra Seeds Cup with an 11-3 record through 14 matches, to go along with a 1.67 goals-against-average and a .938 save percentage.

“I believe everything happens for a reason. My experience in Humboldt was incredible, and I couldn’t have asked for a better time there. Then, when I was traded, it was definitely a surprise, but it was also exciting to go to a historic place like Flin Flon. That ultimately gave me the opportunity to not only win an SJHL title, but also compete for a National one as well,” Tritt added.

“I think the biggest thing for me this year was not only the amount of games I’ve been able to play but also the situations I’ve been put in. Being that 20-year-old who guys leaned on, it was just such a great experience to be in those big moments, and I think it’s really prepared me for the next step in my career.”

Tritt won’t be the only championship netminder on his new club, as the Lakers already dress a former Memorial Cup winner in Andrew Oke, and have committed this year’s WHL Champion in Anders Miller.

That goes along with the fact that Lakeland State has five national championships of its own in the organization’s history.

“There’s just a lot of history there, and the coaching staff just seemed so awesome and showed a lot of interest in me. At the end of the day, you want to go where you’re wanted, and you go where the opportunity is. I couldn’t be happier that it was Lake State,” concluded Tritt.

“I’ve moved away from home before, and it’s been a great thing for me, so I expect more of the same… I’ve realized that hockey is a big part of my life, but I know it’s not everything. When you’re younger, all you want to be is successful, but sometimes that makes things harder. Goals and hockey are important, but there are bigger things in life, and I think that mindset allows you to enjoy yourself and play the game more freely. That has allowed me to have a lot of success.”

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Former Bronco excited for NCAA Div I journey

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