Michael Pudlick is an American former ice hockey defenseman who was an All-American for St.
The next season saw the Huskies make great strides, rising to third in the WCHA while Pudlick again the top defenseman for the team.
Aside from improving his offensive output, Pudlick helped the team allow nearly 20 fewer goals and reach the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1989.
[2] Pudlick was named an All-American and capitalized on the attention by signing a professional contract with the Los Angeles Kings after his sophomore season.
[3] In three seasons with the Kings' AHL affiliate, Pudlick remained a depth defenseman and didn't get a chance to play with the parent club.