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Gill began his professional career in the [[ECHL]] by joining the [[Kalamazoo Wings]] near the end of the [[2009–10 ECHL season]]. During the [[2012–13 ECHL season]], he was selected as the ECHL's playoff MVP in helping the [[Reading Royals]] claim their first [[Kelly Cup]]. |
Gill began his professional career in the [[ECHL]] by joining the [[Kalamazoo Wings]] near the end of the [[2009–10 ECHL season]]. During the [[2012–13 ECHL season]], he was selected as the ECHL's playoff MVP in helping the [[Reading Royals]] claim their first [[Kelly Cup]]. |
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At the end of the 2012-2013, [[Riley Gill]] was selected as the Sher-Wood Goaltender of the Year. "Gill led the league in wins (25-tied) and shootout wins (four) and set a new SPHL record with five shutouts. His 2.43 goals against average ranked second, while his .918 save percentage was tied for third-best. Gill’s strong play helped Louisiana to a 20-point improvement from last season, as the IceGators finished tied with Fayetteville for most points (73)." <ref>{{cite web | title = Louisiana’s Riley Gill Named Sher-Wood Goaltender of the Year| publisher = SPHL News | url = http://thesphl.com/view/thesphl/news/news_70152}}</ref> |
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On August 6, 2013, Gill was signed by Royals AHL affiliate, the Hershey Bears, to a one-year contract.<ref>{{Citeweb| url = http://www.hersheybears.com/news/detail.php?id=4157 | title = Bears sign Ruegsegger, Gill to AHL deals | publisher = ''[[Hershey Bears]]'' | date = 2013-08-06 | accessdate = 2013-08-06}}</ref> |
On August 6, 2013, Gill was signed by Royals AHL affiliate, the Hershey Bears, to a one-year contract.<ref>{{Citeweb| url = http://www.hersheybears.com/news/detail.php?id=4157 | title = Bears sign Ruegsegger, Gill to AHL deals | publisher = ''[[Hershey Bears]]'' | date = 2013-08-06 | accessdate = 2013-08-06}}</ref> |
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| Riley Gill | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Gill playing for the Kalamazoo Wings in 2011 | |||
| Born |
January 1, 1985 Northfield, MN, USA | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||
| Weight | 201 lb (91 kg; 14 st 5 lb) | ||
| Position | Goaltender | ||
| Catches | Left | ||
| ECHL team Former teams |
Reading Royals Worcester Sharks Bridgeport Sound Tigers | ||
| NHL draft | Undrafted | ||
| Playing career | 2010–present | ||
Riley Gill (born January 1, 1985) is an American professional ice hockey goaltender. He is currently playing for the Reading Royals of the ECHL.
Gill attended the Western Michigan University from 2006 to 2010 where he played NCAA Division I college hockey with the Western Michigan Broncos men's ice hockey team. He completed his four-years at Western Michigan University with a NCAA career 2.94 goals-against average and a .915 saves percentage.[1] and established team records for the most games played (111) and the best all-time save percentage in WMU history.[2]
Gill began his professional career in the ECHL by joining the Kalamazoo Wings near the end of the 2009–10 ECHL season. During the 2012–13 ECHL season, he was selected as the ECHL's playoff MVP in helping the Reading Royals claim their first Kelly Cup.
At the end of the 2012-2013, Riley Gill was selected as the Sher-Wood Goaltender of the Year. "Gill led the league in wins (25-tied) and shootout wins (four) and set a new SPHL record with five shutouts. His 2.43 goals against average ranked second, while his .918 save percentage was tied for third-best. Gill’s strong play helped Louisiana to a 20-point improvement from last season, as the IceGators finished tied with Fayetteville for most points (73)." [3]
On August 6, 2013, Gill was signed by Royals AHL affiliate, the Hershey Bears, to a one-year contract.[4]
Awards and honors
| Award | Year | |
|---|---|---|
| All-CCHA Rookie Team | 2006-07 | |
| All-SPHL First Team | 2012–13 | [5] |
| All-SPHL Goaltender of the Year | 2012–13 | [6] |
| All-ECHL Most Valuable Player of ECHL Kelly Cup Championship | 2012–13 | [7] |
References
- ^ Former Western Michigan goaltender Riley Gill doesn't have far to go after signing with Kalamazoo Wings | MLive.com
- ^ News - Reading Royals
- ^ "Louisiana's Riley Gill Named Sher-Wood Goaltender of the Year". SPHL News.
- ^ "Bears sign Ruegsegger, Gill to AHL deals". Hershey Bears. August 6, 2013. Retrieved August 6, 2013.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Pointstreak Sites | SPHL Southern Professional Hockey League | Fayetteville, Louisiana Head All-SPHL First Team
- ^ Pointstreak Sites | SPHL Southern Professional Hockey League | Fayetteville, Riley Gill Named Sher-Wood Goaltender of the Year
- ^ ECHL East Coast Hockey League| Princeton, Most Valuable Player of Kelly Cup Playoffs
External links
- Riley Gill career statistics at EliteProspects.com
- Riley Gill career statistics at The Internet Hockey Database
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