Picture of Erik Reitz's jersey

Position: Defenseman
Shoots: Right
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 215lbs
Birth date: 03/11/82
Place of birth: Detroit, MI
Acquired: 2000 entry draft, sixth round (170th overall)


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Reitz skating
Reitz vs. Ryan
Reitz vs. Ryan 2
Reitz vs. Ryan 3
Reitz vs. Taffe

Picture of Erik Reitz

(picture Courtesty of Fred Trask)


Career Highlights


Tallied 19 points (6-13=19) and 112 penalty minutes in 62 games in first professional season with Houston of the American Hockey League during 2002-2003 season. Ranked fifth amongst team defensemen in scoring and sixth on club in PIM. Tallied three assists and 31 PIM in 11 playoff games. Played Three season with Barrie of the Ontario Hockey League from 1999-2002. Registered 78 points (20-58=78) and 416 PIM in 192 OHL contests. Led Barrie in PIM for second consecutive seasons with 153 and finished tied for third in plus/minus rating (+18), tied for fifth in power play goals (5) and seventh in scoring with 40 points (13-27=40) in 61 games during 2001-2002 season. Played on Team USA's top defensive pairing at 2002 World Junior Championships and recorded one assist in seven games.