What league does Ridgetown Royals play in?

Ridgetown Royals play in the APHL.

When was Ridgetown Royals founded?

Ridgetown Royals was founded in 2025 in Chatham, ON, CAN, Canada.

Where is Ridgetown Royals based?

Ridgetown Royals is based in Chatham, ON, CAN.

Who is the captain of Ridgetown Royals?

The captain of Ridgetown Royals is Nolan VandenBoorn.

Who is the general manager of Ridgetown Royals?

The general manager of Ridgetown Royals is TJ Clarke.

What are the team colors of Ridgetown Royals?

The team colors of Ridgetown Royals are Royal Blue + White.

Ridgetown Royals

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2025-2026 Season

Ridgetown Royals are 19-5-0 in the 2025-26 APHL season with 38 points, 1st in the Eastern and 1st overall.

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2025-2026 Ridgetown Royals Roster

Ridgetown Royals — 2025-2026 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S	CTRCT
GOALTENDERS
	#1	Nolan Hakr (G)	28	1998	Chatham, ON, CAN	5'9"	181	L
	#33	Connor Latchford (G)	26	2000	Whitby, ON, CAN	6'0"	196	L
	#91	Owen Lemieux (G)	22	2003	Chatham, ON, CAN	5'11"	150	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#4	Owen Bateman (D)	31	1995	Thamesville, ON, CAN	6'3"	209	L
	#55	Dave Beenackers (D)	35	1991	Muirkirk, ON, CAN	5'11"	181	L
	#12	Dakota Bohn (D)	28	1998	Saginaw, MI, USA	6'3"	201	L	26/27
	#17	Matt Clark (D)	30	1995	Highgate, ON, CAN	5'7"	168	L
	#88	Matt Farrugia (D)	27	1999	Chatham, ON, CAN	6'0"	194	-
	#98	Jake Fry (D)	30	1996	Port Huron, MI, USA	6'2"	203	R
	#7	Shaun Glover-Noah (D)	24	2002	Wallaceburg, ON, CAN	5'11"	165	L
	#8	Landon Hoskins (D)	22	2004	Blenheim, ON, CAN	5'11"	185	L
	#14	Chays Ruddy (D)"A"	28	1997	Cobourg, ON, CAN	6'2"	205	L
FORWARDS
	#51	Steven Beenackers (C)"A"	30	1996	Muirkirk, ON, CAN	6'3"	190	L
	#92	Hunter Burk (F)	29	1997	Blenheim, ON, CAN	6'0"	168	-
	#18	Ian Campbell (F/D)	22	2003	Kent Bridge, ON, CAN	5'9"	146	L
	#27	Malcolm Campbell (F)	25	2001	Kent Bridge, ON, CAN	5'10"	216	L
	#22	Spencer Clarke (F)	30	1996	Blenheim, ON, CAN	5'10"	181	L
	#14	Ben Cunningham (F/D)	24	2001	Harrison City, PA, USA	5'7"	146	R
	#19	Blair Derynck (C)"A"	28	1998	Chatham, ON, CAN	6'1"	176	L
	#90	Josh Farrugia (LW)	27	1999	Chatham, ON, CAN	6'0"	190	-
	#11	Brody Fraleigh (C)	23	2003	Wallaceburg, ON, CAN	5'10"	146	L
	#96	Austin Hickner (F)	29	1997	Fair Haven, MI, USA	5'8"	185	L
	#6	John McKillop (C)	34	1992	Blenheim, ON, CAN	6'0"	174	R
	#9	Brendan Ritchie (C/RW)	28	1998	Chatham, ON, CAN	5'10"	165	-
	#21	Jay Ritchie (F)	31	1995	Chatham, ON, CAN	6'4"	201	R
	#73	Derek Shaw (F)	28	1998	Glencoe, ON, CAN	6'2"	220	L
	#96	Jeremy Vandenboorn (F)	22	2004	Ridgetown, ON, CAN	6'2"	194	R
	#97	Nolan VandenBoorn (F)"C"	29	1997	Ridgetown, ON, CAN	6'1"	238	L
	#14	Yashwinth Varadarasa (F)	-		Vaughan, ON, CAN	5'10"	190	R
	#71	Lorenz Wanger (RW)	25	2001	Ridgetown, ON, CAN	6'0"	179	R
	#25	Ryan Wilson (F)	-			-	-	-
	#15	Erik Winter (F)	39	1986	Windsor, ON, CAN	6'0"	183	L
	#2	Zander Wright (F)	25	2001	Thamesville, ON, CAN	5'11"	229	L
	#91	Jason Wyscaver (F)	-		ON, CAN	-	-	-
Position: G: 3, D: 6, F: 19Av Age: 27.65 yearsAv Ht: 5'11"Av Wt: 185 lbsCompare with other teams »

2025-2026 Ridgetown Royals Staff

Assoc. CoachJustice Scheltgen
General ManagerTJ Clarke
Franchise OwnerTJ Clarke

Team Staff History

2025-2026 Ridgetown Royals Captains

"C"

Nolan VandenBoorn

"A"

Team Captaincy History

2025-2026 Ridgetown Royals Demographics

Ridgetown Royals Facts

Plays in: American Premier Hockey League
Team Colors: Royal Blue + White
Town: Chatham, ON, CAN Map
Founded: 2025

2025-2026 Ridgetown Royals Roster Facts

Nationalities

30 players
4 players

Experience

Ridgetown Royals: 419 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Ridgetown Royals Games

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Latest Transactions

Ridgetown Royals — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
06/20/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Dakota Bohn (D)	Motor City Rockers	Details

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Ridgetown Royals History and Standings

Ridgetown Royals — Season History
season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2025-2026	APHL	24	19	5	-	-	0	181	95	38	1.58	1	-

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

Ridgetown Royals — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Derek Shaw (F)	2026-2027	Ridgetown Rebels	OEHL	3	0	6	6	2
2.	Nolan VandenBoorn (F)	2026-2027	Ridgetown Rebels	OEHL	4	2	3	5	6
3.	Malcolm Campbell (F)	2026-2027	Ridgetown Rebels	OEHL	4	0	4	4	2
4.	Ian Campbell (F)	2026-2027	Ridgetown Rebels	OEHL	4	2	1	3	6
5.	Brendan Ritchie (F)	2026-2027	Ridgetown Rebels	OEHL	2	0	2	2	0
6.	Shaun Glover-Noah (D)	2026-2027	Ridgetown Rebels	OEHL	3	1	0	1	0
7.	Landon Hoskins (D)	2026-2027	Ridgetown Rebels	OEHL	4	1	0	1	0
8.	Austin Hickner (F)	2026-2027	Norwood Rams	NPHL	1	0	1	1	0
9.	Dakota Bohn (D)	2026-2027	Motor City Rockers	FPHL	2	0	1	1	2
10.	Erik Winter (F)	2026-2027	Ridgetown Rebels	OEHL	2	0	1	1	2

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Ridgetown Royals — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2025-2026	View Roster	5'11"	185 lbs	27.65

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Franchise All-Time Points

Ridgetown Royals — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Nolan VandenBoorn (F)	19	34	29	63
2.	Brendan Ritchie (F)	17	16	28	44
3.	Erik Winter (F)	20	19	19	38
4.	Steven Beenackers (F)	14	17	19	36
5.	Derek Shaw (F)	12	7	20	27

Franchise All-Time Goals

Ridgetown Royals — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Nolan VandenBoorn (F)	19	34	29	63
2.	Erik Winter (F)	20	19	19	38
3.	Steven Beenackers (F)	14	17	19	36
4.	Brendan Ritchie (F)	17	16	28	44
5.	Malcolm Campbell (F)	21	13	8	21

Franchise All-Time Assists

Ridgetown Royals — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Nolan VandenBoorn (F)	19	34	29	63
2.	Brendan Ritchie (F)	17	16	28	44
3.	Derek Shaw (F)	12	7	20	27
4.	Erik Winter (F)	20	19	19	38
5.	Steven Beenackers (F)	14	17	19	36

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Ridgetown Royals — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Brendan Ritchie (F)	17	16	44	67
2.	Erik Winter (F)	20	19	38	56
3.	Zander Wright (F)	24	2	11	42
4.	Nolan VandenBoorn (F)	19	34	63	37
5.	Malcolm Campbell (F)	21	13	21	34

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Ridgetown Royals — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Zander Wright (F)	24	2	9	11
2.	Ian Campbell (F)	22	4	17	21
3.	Malcolm Campbell (F)	21	13	8	21
4.	Erik Winter (F)	20	19	19	38
5.	Shaun Glover-Noah (D)	20	3	16	19

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

Ridgetown Royals — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Nolan VandenBoorn (F)	19	34	63	3.32
2.	Chays Ruddy (D)	3	4	9	3.00
3.	Brendan Ritchie (F)	17	16	44	2.59
4.	Steven Beenackers (F)	14	17	36	2.57
5.	Derek Shaw (F)	12	7	27	2.25

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Ridgetown Royals — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Nolan VandenBoorn (F)	2025-2026	APHL	19	34	29	63	3.32	37
2.	Brendan Ritchie (F)	2025-2026	APHL	17	16	28	44	2.59	67
3.	Erik Winter (F)	2025-2026	APHL	20	19	19	38	1.90	56
4.	Steven Beenackers (F)	2025-2026	APHL	14	17	19	36	2.57	10
5.	Derek Shaw (F)	2025-2026	APHL	12	7	20	27	2.25	8

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Ridgetown Royals — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Nolan VandenBoorn (F)	2025-2026	APHL	19	34	29	63	3.32	37
2.	Erik Winter (F)	2025-2026	APHL	20	19	19	38	1.90	56
3.	Steven Beenackers (F)	2025-2026	APHL	14	17	19	36	2.57	10
4.	Brendan Ritchie (F)	2025-2026	APHL	17	16	28	44	2.59	67
5.	Malcolm Campbell (F)	2025-2026	APHL	21	13	8	21	1.00	34

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Ridgetown Royals — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Nolan VandenBoorn (F)	2025-2026	APHL	19	34	29	63	3.32	37
2.	Brendan Ritchie (F)	2025-2026	APHL	17	16	28	44	2.59	67
3.	Derek Shaw (F)	2025-2026	APHL	12	7	20	27	2.25	8
4.	Erik Winter (F)	2025-2026	APHL	20	19	19	38	1.90	56
5.	Steven Beenackers (F)	2025-2026	APHL	14	17	19	36	2.57	10

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Ridgetown Royals — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Brendan Ritchie (F)	2025-2026	APHL	17	16	28	44	2.59	67
2.	Erik Winter (F)	2025-2026	APHL	20	19	19	38	1.90	56
3.	Zander Wright (F)	2025-2026	APHL	24	2	9	11	0.46	42
4.	Nolan VandenBoorn (F)	2025-2026	APHL	19	34	29	63	3.32	37
5.	Malcolm Campbell (F)	2025-2026	APHL	21	13	8	21	1.00	34