James Malatesta Explained

James Malatesta
Birth Date:	31 May 2003
Birth Place:	Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Height Ft:	5
Height In:	9
Weight Lb:	191
Position:	Left wing
Shoots:	Left
League:	NHL
Team:	Columbus Blue Jackets
Draft:	133rd overall
Draft Year:	2021
Draft Team:	Columbus Blue Jackets
Career Start:	2023

James Malatesta (born May 31, 2003) is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger for the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League (NHL).^{[1] [2] [3] [4]}

International career

Malatesta was a member of Team Canada Black at the 2019 World U-17 Hockey Challenge, playing five games with three goals and three assists.^{[5] [6]}

Personal life

Malatesta was born on May 31, 2003, in Montreal.^[7]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Malatesta making strides one skate at a time . 7 November 2023 .
2. Web site: Kirkland's James Malatesta a Memorial Cup champion . 14 June 2023 .
3. News: 'He's a pit bull': Blue Jackets prospect James Malatesta is built for the next level . Wheeler . Scott .
4. Web site: Blue Jackets' James Malatesta: Ready for pro debut . 20 September 2023 .
5. Web site: 2019 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge 66 Player Canada Roster . Hockey Canada.
6. Web site: James Malatesta. EliteProspects.com.
7. Web site: James Malatesta Stats. Hockey-Reference.com.