Michael Latta | |||
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Born |
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada |
May 25, 1991 ||
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 Former teams |
Chicago Blackhawks Rockford Ice Hogs (AHL) Washington Capitals Los Angeles Kings Nashville Predators |
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NHL Draft | 72nd overall, 2009 Nashville Predators |
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Playing career | 2010–present |
Michael Latta (born May 25, 1991) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre currently playing with the Rockford IceHogs in the American Hockey League (AHL), while under contract to the Chicago Blackhawks 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.
Prior to turning professional, Latta played major junior hockey in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) with the Ottawa 67's and Guelph Storm. He was drafted by the Nashville Predators on June 26, 2009, at the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, 72nd overall.
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. 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.
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.