New York, NY (February 20, 2020) – The New York Riptide announced today that Tyler Digby has been traded to the Colorado Mammoth.
In exchange, the Riptide receive two draft picks. One is Rochester’s second-round selection in the 2020 NLL Entry Draft and the second is Colorado’s second-round selection in the 2021 NLL Entry Draft.
Selected by the Riptide in the ninth round of the 2019 NLL Expansion Draft, Digby has 36 points this season with 14 goals and 22 assists in 10 games. A seven-year veteran, he has played in 112 career games with 379 points (165 goals, 214).
“I’d like to thank Tyler for his time with the Riptide,” Head Coach and General Manager Regy Thorpe said. “He brought a wealth of experience to our front door and his size, grit and strength made him a great leader on this team. We wish him the best of luck in Colorado. Adding picks over the next two years will help build on the foundation of our franchise for seasons to come.”
The Riptide will be back in action on Friday, February 28th when they take on the New England Black Wolves at NYCB LIVE at 7:30 p.m. Groups and individual tickets are available now at www.NewYorkRiptide.com or by speaking to a customer service representative at 516-402-3006. Fans can also follow the team @NewYorkRiptide to receive behind the scenes information from the 2019-20 season.
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