Player's Profile
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- Name: Michael Ratchuk
- Position: D
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 5-10
- Weight: 175 lbs
- Birthdate: 1988-02-20
- Eligible for Draft: 2006
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Buffalo, New York
- Acquired: 2006 NHL Draft by Philadelphia
- Playing In: NCAA
Michael Ratchuk
Prospect Grade: 7.0 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: Sean Ruck
History
Ratchuk attended the USA Hockey Select 14, 15, and 16 camps.
2003-04: Ratchuk played for the Buffalo Saints Selects. He was regarded as an offensive defenseman for the Saints.
2004-05: Ratchuk debuted for the USNTDP U-17 team. In 58 games Ratchuk recorded 16 points (five goals, 11 assists) and 32 PIM. He notched three points (one goal, two assists) in four games to help Team USA win the Four Nations Cup. He also improved his defensive play a great deal as the season progressed.
2005-06: Ratchuk joined the USNTDP U-18 team. He demonstrated the progress he made playing for the U-17 team by recording 30 points (12 goals, 18 assists) in 55 games. He also spent 56 minutes in the penalty box. In the U-18 team's 22 games against NCAA competition, Ratchuk tallied 12 points (four goals, eight assists) and 32 PIM.
2006-07: Began play for Michigan State University.
Talent Analysis
Ratchuk played offense growing up, but transitioned to defense and decided to stay back on the blue line. He has great skating ability and tremendous speed.
Future
Sophomore at Michigan State University
Stats
| SEASON | TEAM | GP | G | A | PTS | +/- | PIM |
| 2004-05 | USNTDP (U17) | 58 | 5 | 11 | 16 | -- | 32 |
| 2005-06 | USNTDP (U18) | 55 | 12 | 18 | 30 | -- | 56 |
| 2006-07 | Michigan State University (CCHA) | 40 | 4 | 8 | 12 | -2 | 28 |
Profile Last Updated: October, 19th 2007
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