Michael Latta
Michael Latta | |
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| Born | May 25, 1991 Ontario, Canada |
| Occupation | Ice hockey centre |
| Known for | Professional ice hockey player |
Michael Latta (born May 25, 1991) is a Canadian ice hockey centre currently an unrestricted free agent. His latest team was Färjestad BK competing in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). Latta was chosen 72nd overall by the Nashville Predators during the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.
Junior
Latta's major junior career took place in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), where he played for both the Ottawa 67's and Guelph Storm. He was selected in the third round, 72nd overall, by the Nashville Predators at the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.
Professional
Following one additional season in the OHL after being drafted, Latta inked a three-year entry-level contract with Nashville on April 14, 2010. He then spent three seasons developing with their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Milwaukee Admirals.
On April 3, 2013, Latta was traded to the Washington Capitals along with Martin Erat in exchange for prospect Filip Forsberg. He debuted in the NHL during the 2013–14 season and netted his first NHL goal on November 15, 2013, against the Detroit Red Wings.
As a free agent on July 1, 2016, Latta agreed to a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Kings. After training camp, he was assigned to their AHL affiliate, the Ontario Reign, where he appeared in 29 games before being traded to the Chicago Blackhawks on January 21, 2017. He concluded that season playing for their AHL team, the Rockford IceHogs, tallying 16 points over 32 games.
The Blackhawks chose not to tender a qualifying offer following that season, making Latta an unrestricted free agent as of June 26, 2017. Subsequently, on July 4, he signed a one-year two-way contract with the Arizona Coyotes. On December 14 of that year, he was traded to the New Jersey Devils in exchange for Ryan Kujawinski.
On July 18, 2018, Latta signed a one-year deal with Kunlun Red Star of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL), based in China.
After completing his tenure in the KHL, Latta remained unsigned until November 14, 2019, when he agreed to a one-year contract with Färjestad BK of the SHL.
Personal life
Latta is related as a cousin to Winnipeg Jets defenseman Logan Stanley.
Career statistics
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| 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 | ||
| NHL totals | 113 | 4 | 13 | 17 | 130 !4 !0 !0 !0 !2 | |||||||||
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- Living people
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