Fantasy Summary
Aggressive netminder with quick feet and good reflexes. Needs to work on his awareness and technique, but has enough interesting physical tools to potentially become a fringe starter.
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June 2025 – The latter half of Ratzlaff’s WHL career has been a departure from the first half. His first two seasons saw him post lines of 17-2-1 and 25-8-0, with goals against averages of 2.48 and 2.15, extremely respectable numbers. Over the last two seasons, he has sported averages of 3.16 (2024-2025) and 3.33 (2023-2024), with a combined 44-45-5 record. In fairness to Ratzlaff, the team in front of him has taken a big step back since they hoisted the Chynoweth Cup in 2023-2024. Thankfully for Ratzlaff, he can expect to move to the professional ranks and have the opportunity to backstop a stronger squad, showcasing his capabilities. Alex Wyatt
October 2024 – The Buffalo Sabres signed Ratzlaff to a three-year, entry-level contract. Mark Henry
July 2024- Ratzlaff returned to Seattle for his third WHL campaign in 2023-2024. His role was broadened with the team due to Thomas Milic’s departure. He consequently logged 52 games played during the regular season. Much of the 2023 Memorial Cup-contending team had departed in the off-season, leaving him to backstop a less fortified, less-experienced group. He logged a save percentage of .905 and a goals-against average of 3.33. Kevin Wong
June 2023 – Ratzlaff was selected 141st overall by the Sabres. Pat Quinn
June 2023 – Despite sharing the net with top WHL goaltender Thomas Milic, Ratzlaff has made a name for himself this season. In 34 games with the powerhouse Seattle Thunderbirds, Ratzlaff posted a .918 save percentage and 2.15 goals-against average.
The main thing that stands out with Ratzlaff is how aggressive he is off the rush. He goes above his blue paint to challenge shooters, keeping an eye on potential passing threats and relying on his quick feet to stay square to the shooter or fly to the side when a pass does make its way through. He has strong reflexes but does tend to get beat quite often below his hands. Due to subpar technique and form, he doesn’t plug his holes as efficiently as other netminders. Working on that could bring out the best in Ratzlaff and make him a fringe starter in his mid-twenties. Hadi Kalakeche
| Attributes | |
|---|---|
| Fantasy Upside | 5.5 |
| NHL Certainty | 4.5 |
| Country | CAN |
| Position | G |
| Roster Type | Minors |
| Shoot/Glove | Left |
| Date of Birth | March 9, 2005 |
| Height | 6‘1” |
| Weight | 179 lbs |
| Drafted | 2023 Round 5; Overall: 141 |
Stats – Frozen Tools – Profile on FT
| Season | League | Team | GP | W | L | OTL | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | WHL | Seattle Thunderbirds | 49 | 23 | 19 | 4 | 3.16 | 0.910 | 1 |
| 2023-2024 | WHL | Seattle Thunderbirds | 52 | 21 | 26 | 1 | 3.33 | 0.905 | 1 |
| 2022-2023 | WHL | Seattle Thunderbirds | 34 | 25 | 8 | 0 | 2.15 | 0.918 | 5 |
| 2021-2022 | WHL | Seattle Thunderbirds | 22 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 2.48 | 0.904 | 1 |
| 2020-2021 | WHL | Seattle Thunderbirds | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.98 | 0.867 | 0 |
| 2020-2021 | CSSHL U16 | Northern Alberta Xtreme U16 Prep | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 1.000 | 1 |
| 2019-2020 | AMBHL | Lloydminster Lancers U15 AAA | 17 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 2.41 | 0.899 | 2 |
| 2018-2019 | HSL U15 | Wings Hockey Club U15 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 3.12 | 0.900 | 2 |
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