Former DU Standout Rycroft Signs With AvsMark Rycroft signed a contract Tuesday to play next season with the NHL's Colorado Avalanche. Rycroft, who is celebrating his 28th birthday today (born July 12, 1978), played three seasons with the University of Denver from 1997-98 to 1999-2000. The right winger appeared in a team-high 80 games for the St. Louis Blues last season, notching six goals and four assists. The Penticton, B.C. native signed with the Blues as a free agent in 2000 and has spent his entire NHL career in St. Louis, notching 34 points (15g/19a) in 160 career NHL games.
Rycroft played for DU for three years before signing a pro contract a year early. During his career at DU, Rycroft made the WCHA All-Rookie Team in 1998. He is tied for first on the Pioneers’ all-time game-winning goals list (15). Ranks sixth on the Pioneers’ all-time power- play goal list (20). Played in 117 games for the University of Denver, notching 51 goals and 52 assists for 103 career points.
Rycroft played for DU for three years before signing a pro contract a year early. During his career at DU, Rycroft made the WCHA All-Rookie Team in 1998. He is tied for first on the Pioneers’ all-time game-winning goals list (15). Ranks sixth on the Pioneers’ all-time power- play goal list (20). Played in 117 games for the University of Denver, notching 51 goals and 52 assists for 103 career points.
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