Ortiz (5-11, 190) played in 64 games for New Mexico last season and scored nine goals and recorded 14 assists. He played at Northeastern University from 2003-2007 and scored 18 goals and recorded 24 assists in 128 games.

"Ray will be an example to our team even as a second year pro," Soltys said. "He has played for me before and knows and accepts the challenge of the 100% effort that I demand. He is hard working and plays with intensity, heart, grit and passion. He has soft hands and a knack for the net so we are very excited to watch his day-to-day performance."

Ortiz was also a member of the United States Junior National Team in 2001-02 where he recorded five assists in eight games. In 2001-2002 he was a member of the United States National Under-18 Team where he scored three goals and recorded four assists in eight games.