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David Latta
Born (1967-01-03) January 3, 1967 (age 58)
Thunder Bay, ON, CAN
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 195 lb (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb)
Position Left winger
Shot Left
Played for Quebec Nordiques
NHL Draft 15th overall, 1985
Quebec Nordiques
Playing career 1986–1998

David Latta was born on January 3, 1967, in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. He is a retired professional ice hockey player. David played as a left winger. This means he played on the left side of the ice. He was known for his speed and skill.

David Latta's Hockey Journey

David Latta had an exciting journey in ice hockey. He played for many years as a professional. His career lasted from 1986 to 1998.

Getting Drafted into the NHL

In 1985, David Latta was chosen in the 1985 NHL Entry Draft. This is a special event where NHL teams pick young players. David was picked in the first round. He was the 15th player chosen overall. The team that drafted him was the Quebec Nordiques. Getting drafted so high was a big achievement. It showed he was a very promising player.

Playing in the National Hockey League

After being drafted, David Latta played in the National Hockey League. The NHL is the top professional ice hockey league. It is located in North America. He played a total of thirty-six games in the NHL. All of these games were with the Quebec Nordiques. Playing in the NHL is a dream for many young hockey players. David Latta achieved that dream.

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