Nathan Robert Raduns (born May 17, 1984) is an American former professional ice hockey player. He played one game in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Philadelphia Flyers during the 2008–09 season. During his professional career he also played two seasons in the American Hockey League (AHL) with the Worcester Sharks and Philadelphia Phantoms, and one season in Italy with SG Pontebba.

Nate Raduns
Raduns with the Worcester Sharks in 2007
Born (1984-05-17) May 17, 1984 (age 40)
Sauk Rapids, Minnesota
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
PositionRight Wing
ShotRight
Played forPhiladelphia Flyers
SG Pontebba
National team United States
NHL draftUndrafted
Playing career2007–2010

Playing career

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Undrafted, Raduns was a standout high school player with Sauk Rapids-Rice High School until his sophomore season, when he left to play with the USA Hockey National Team Development Program.[1] As a high school senior, Raduns then opted to move to the River City Lancers of the USHL in 2002-03 before being recruited to play collegiate hockey with St. Cloud State University of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association. After his four-year career with the Huskies he was invited to the San Jose Sharks rookie training camp for the 2007–08 season.[2] He was then reassigned to AHL affiliate, the Worcester Sharks, where he remained for the duration of the year.

On July 1, 2008, Raduns signed a one-year contract with the Philadelphia Flyers prior to the 2008–09 season.[3] He was then assigned to AHL affiliate, the Philadelphia Phantoms and fulfilled a checking-line role, scoring 14 points in 70 games. On November 6, 2008, he made his NHL debut appearing in 1 game with the Flyers in a 4-1 defeat to the Ottawa Senators.[4]

Raduns signed a contract with SG Pontebba of the Italian Serie A on July 7, 2009, for the 2009–10 season.[5]

Career statistics

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Regular season and playoffs

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Regular seasonPlayoffs
SeasonTeamLeagueGPGAPtsPIMGPGAPtsPIM
2001–02U.S. National Development TeamUSDP23371021
2002–03River City LancersUSHL485172250111348
2003–04St. Cloud State UniversityWCHA34471140
2004–05St. Cloud State UniversityWCHA28481232
2005–06St. Cloud State UniversityWCHA415101550
2006–07St. Cloud State UniversityWCHA40661253
2007–08Worcester SharksAHL5612152742
2008–09Philadelphia FlyersNHL10000
2008–09Philadelphia PhantomsAHL7059147130002
2009–10SG PontebbaITA4013253844736914
NHL totals10000
AHL totals12617244111330002

International

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Nate Raduns
Medal record
Representing  United States
Ice hockey
IIHF U18 Championships
2002 Piešťany
YearTeamEventGPGAPtsPIM
2002United StatesWJC1880112
Junior totals80112

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Vitalis, Andrew (2012-05-27). "A homegrown pro: Sauk Rapids' Nate Raduns". Pointstreak. Lets Play Hockey. Retrieved 2018-02-22.
  2. ^ "Davison playing forward and defense". San Jose Sharks. 2007-09-24. Retrieved 2010-05-03.
  3. ^ "Flyers sign four players". Philadelphia Flyers. 2008-07-01. Retrieved 2010-05-03.
  4. ^ "Winchester nets first goal, Heatley continues tear for Senators". CBS Sports. 2008-11-06. Retrieved 2010-05-03.
  5. ^ "Pontebba signs NHL'er Raduns" (in Italian). Aquile-fvg.org. 2009-07-07. Retrieved 2010-05-03.
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