30 Owen Rider

Homegrown netminder, Rider, is a product of the Invicta junior setup and progressed through the youth ranks swiftly and his return this season marks his 5^th as a Mo.

In 2018/19 a young Owen was icing for the Invicta Broncos under 18s whilst aged just 15 and his performances and fast development prompted then Player-Coach Anthony Leone to call him into the Dynamos fold for 2019/20.  Expected to use the season for experience and continue his progression, Rider was thrust into the action perhaps more than anticipated featuring for 400 minutes in 12 outings. Despite his young age he stood up to the challenge conceding just 29 goals from 259 efforts for a save percentage of 88.80%.

Rider returned when the team took to the ice the following season.  He appeared in 18 games during 2021/22, facing 566 shots, conceding 67 and achieving a 88.16 save percentage.  The 2022/2023 season saw new Head Coach, Lennon, promote Rider to our number 1 goalie spot and with that responsibility inevitably came more ice time. In the 35 games played in that campaign he faced 1452 shots, conceding 162 with a save % of 88.84.  He continued in that role last season icing in 36 games, facing 1597 shots, conceding 135 with a save % of 91.55.

“Owen comes back to us after another solid year. He has already put his name amongst the best in the division and I’m sure that we will see new levels from him this season. He is a vital part of our team and I’m delighted to have him back. Can’t wait to get going in September”
Karl Lennon – Head Coach

Rider adds “The team being put together is very exciting and I cannot wait for the season to start! Having 2 years of experience as the team’s starter, I have gained much more confidence and control in my game which I will use to get this team the trophies we deserve! See you all in September!”