A native of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Rieger continued his stellar freshman campaign after totaling 16 points behind 10 goals and six assists in four games. He set a career-high with four goals while adding four ground balls in an 18-4 win over Chowan on April 2. The following week, Rieger matched a career-best with six points after netting four goals and two assists in a 25-10 victory at Emmanuel. He tallied one goal and four assists on April 22 versus Young Harris in the quarterfinals of the league tournament.