PHOTO: Voodoos Assistant Coach Vitali Yachmenev and Athletic Therapist JJ Johnson pose for a photo with Carson Ruddy in front of the CF-101 Voodoos Jet at the entrance of CFB North Bay. Photo courtesy Voodooshockey.com
The Powassan Voodoos have signed the North Bay U18 AAA Trappers star netminder Carson Ruddy, the club announced on Tuesday.
The 2008 birth year netminder from North Bay had a perfect 18-0 regular season record with the Trappers and then went 4-0 in the Great North Tournament of Champions, leading the Trappers to their first GN U18 championship since 2023.
“Signing with the Voodoos means a lot, it’s kind of where I have wanted to be for the last couple of years now, and it feels good to finally be here,” said Ruddy, who also led the league with five regular-season shutouts.
“Being there for three years definitely meant a lot to finish it out in my final year, and that was what we were pushing for the whole year,” added the 6’0″, 170-pound goalie.
“I’m a calm, steady presence goalie who comes ready to compete and be there for the team.”
Chris Dawson, Voodoos general manager, says the organization has been impressed with his growth as a goaltender, culminating with the Great North U18 championship in 2025-26.
“He’s a winner, no doubt,” said Dawson.
“Carson moves efficiently and has had some great goaltending coaching from Rob Graham. We have been impressed with his timely saves, and on top of that, he’s developed into one of the top puck handling goalies in the province, so that is a bonus, so we are glad to bring Carson to Powassan.”
Ruddy will join veterans and prospects at Pete Palangio Arena on July 4 and 5 for the Voodoos Summer Prospects Camp.
