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  • Name: Theo 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: Trade from Washington
  • Playing In: Pro

Theo Ruth

Prospect Grade: 6.5 C  (About Prospect Grades)

Profile Contributed By: HF Staff

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 USA squad.

 

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 ranked Ruth 32nd overall, two spots higher than his defensive teammate Kevin Shattenkirk. Drafted 2nd round (46th overall), 2007 by Washington.

2007-08: Ruth helped Notre Dame to the NCAA Championship game as a freshman.  He saw a significant amount of ice time during the Frozen Four tournament, and had a very successful year. He dressed in all but five of Notre Dame’s games, being used primarily as a defensive defenseman.

2008-09: Ruth appeared in 36 games as a sophomore for Note Drame, scoring 2 goals and 5 assists for 7 points. He also added 42 PIMs.

2009-10: After missing the first five weeks of the season with a leg injury, Ruth appeared in 22 games for the Irish. He notched 5 assists and 52 PIMs in his junior season.

2010-11: Ruth appeared in 52 games for AHL Springfield in his first pro season. He scored 1 goal with 5 assists and was -18 with 21 PMs as the Falcons finished sixth in their division and failed to reach the playoffs.
 

Talent Analysis

Ruth is a hard-nosed defenseman and a tremendous competitor. He’s a hard worker and displays intense effort levels, but needs to work on his skating and defensive zone positioning if he is to make the NHL.

Future

Behind a glut of defenseman in the Blue Jackets organization, Ruth is likely to spend the year in Springfield of the AHL. Providing he makes great strides and can display consistent defensive zone play, he may see time in the NHL in the next couple years.

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Profile Last Updated: November, 30th 2011

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