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- Name: Teddy Ruth
- Position: D
- Shoots: Right
- Height: 6-1
- Weight: 199 lbs
- Birthdate: 1989-02-14
- Eligible for Draft: 2007
- Drafted: 2007
- Hometown: Naperville, Illinois
- Acquired: 2nd round, 46th overall, 2007 draft by Washington
- Playing In: NCAA
Teddy Ruth
Prospect Grade: 6.5 B (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: Sean Ruck
History
2004-05: Playing for the Chicago Mission of the Midwest Elite Hockey League, Ruth recorded 16 points (eight goals, eight assists) in 46 games.
2005-06: Playing for the U-17 team, the defensively sound Ruth recorded 11 points (three goals, eight assists) and 82 PIM in 66 games. Ruth also scored a goal in seven games played for the silver medal winning World U-17 Hockey Challenge
2006-07: Ruth, who was already one of the NTDP’s top defensive players sought to improve his offensive game, putting in a lot of hard work and effort during the off-season. His hard work paid off as he improved his offensive totals, notching 16 points (five goals, 11 assists) in 39 games. He scored three of his five goals on the power play, and one of his goals was a game winner. He also led all NTDP defenseman in PIM with 64. Ruth played 17 games against NCAA opposition where he recorded five points (two goals, three assists) and 37 PIM. He led all NTDP players in PIM against NCAA opposition. NHL Central Scouting currently ranks Ruth 32nd overall, two spots higher than his defensive teammate Kevin Shattenkirk.
Talent Analysis
Ruth, who stands at 6’1 is a tremendous competitor. He is a stay at home defenseman who has worked to improve his offensive skills.
Future
Attends the University of Notre Dame.
Stats
| SEASON | TEAM | GP | G | A | PTS | +/- | PIM |
| 2005-06 | USNTDP | 36 | 1 | 2 | 3 | NA | 33 |
| 2006 | USNTDP | 12 | 0 | 2 | 2 | NA | 8 |
| 2006-07 | USNTDP | 9 | 3 | 6 | 9 | NA | 14 |
Profile Last Updated: April, 10th 2008
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