Michael Latta

Michael Latta
Born (1991-05-25) May 25, 1991
St. Clements, Ontario, Canada
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 201 lb (91 kg; 14 st 5 lb)
Position Centre
Shoots Right
NHL team (P)
Cur. team		 Washington Capitals
Ontario Reign (AHL)
NHL Draft 72nd overall, 2009
Nashville Predators
Playing career 2010–present

Michael Latta (born May 25, 1991) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre currently playing within the Los Angeles Kings organization of the National Hockey League (NHL). Latta was selected by the Nashville Predators in the third round, 72nd overall, at the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career

Junior

Prior to turning professional, Latta played major junior hockey in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) with the Ottawa 67's and Guelph Storm.[1] He was drafted by the Nashville Predators on June 26, 2009, at the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, 72nd overall.

Professional

After playing one more season in the OHL after being drafted, on April 14, 2010, Nashville signed Latta to a three-year, entry-level contract.[2] He played three seasons with the Predators' American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Milwaukee Admirals.

During the 2012–13 season, on April 3, 2013, at the NHL trade deadline, Latta was traded to the Washington Capitals, along with Martin Erat, in exchange for prospect Filip Forsberg.[3]

Latta made his NHL debut with the Capitals in the 2013–14 season. He scored his first career NHL goal on November 15, 2013, against the Detroit Red Wings.

On July 1, 2016, after not being retained by the Capitals, Latta signed a one-year deal as a free agent with the Los Angeles Kings.[4]

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2007–08 Ottawa 67's OHL 50 14 14 28 78 4 0 1 1 2
2008–09 Ottawa 67's OHL 23 8 13 21 32 — — — — —
2008–09 Guelph Storm OHL 42 14 22 36 60 4 0 2 2 12
2009–10 Guelph Storm OHL 58 33 40 73 157 5 2 7 9 14
2009–10 Milwaukee Admirals AHL — — — — — 1 0 0 0 0
2010–11 Guelph Storm OHL 68 34 55 89 158 6 5 5 10 11
2010–11 Milwaukee Admirals AHL 4 0 1 1 2 7 0 0 0 12
2011–12 Milwaukee Admirals AHL 51 14 13 27 100 3 0 1 1 2
2012–13 Milwaukee Admirals AHL 67 9 26 35 184 — — — — —
2012–13 Hershey Bears AHL 9 1 2 3 14 5 2 1 3 6
2013–14 Washington Capitals NHL 17 1 3 4 12 — — — — —
2013–14 Hershey Bears AHL 52 14 20 34 134 — — — — —
2014–15 Washington Capitals NHL 53 0 6 6 68 4 0 0 0 2
2015–16 Washington Capitals NHL 43 3 4 7 50 — — — — —
NHL totals 113 4 13 17 130 4 0 0 0 2

References

  1. ↑ Michael Latta Nashville Predators - 2011-2012 Bio - Nashville Predators - Team
  2. ↑ "Nashville Predators sign prospect Latta". Nashville Predators. 2010-04-14. Retrieved 2010-04-14.
  3. ↑ "Capitals acquire Martin Erat and Michael Latta from Nashville". Washington Capitals. 2013-04-03. Retrieved 2013-04-03.
  4. ↑ "Michael Latta heading to LA". Los Angeles Kings. 2016-07-01. Retrieved 2016-07-01.


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