Michael Paliotta
the USHL

Michael Paliotta

Hometown:

Westport Connecticut

Currently Playing In:

Junior

Birthday:

1993-04-16

Position:

D

Eligible for draft:

2011

Shoots:

Right

Drafted:

Height:

6-3

Acquired:

3rd round (70th overall), 2011

Weight:

198 lbs.

Probability of Success
  • C

2008-09: Paliotta played for Choate Rosemary Hall (Conn.) of the New England Prep School League. In 24 games he scored 1 goal with 14 assists.

2009-10: Paliotta appeared in 50 games for the US National U17 team and was part of the first place USA squad at the 2010 World U17 Hockey Challenge. He had 2 goals with 12 assists for the NDTP squad and in six games at the Hockey Challenge he had 2 assists for Team USA.

2010-11: Paliotta skated in 60 games for the US National U18 team. He scored 1 goal with 14 assists and had 77 PMs. He was also part of the gold medal-winning USA squad at the 2011 U18 World Junior Championship and was -1 with 1 assist and 2 PMs in six games.