"We feel that Ty has a high skill level, and we believe that he can help improve our team," said Francis.
Rattie, 23, has appeared in 30 career NHL games for the Blues, totaling four goals and four assists (8 points) and six penalty minutes. The Airdrie, Alb., native has played four games for St. Louis this season, averaging 7:20 of ice time per game, and also registered one assist in three American Hockey League (AHL) games for the Chicago Wolves. Rattie has played 196 career AHL games with the Wolves, totaling 69 goals and 68 assists (137 points).
Prior to beginning his professional career, Rattie (6'0", 195 lbs.) played parts of five seasons with the Portland Winterhawks of the Western Hockey League (WHL), scoring 151 goals and adding 197 assists (348 points) in 269 career regular-season games. He also earned 95 points (50g, 45a) in 76 career WHL playoff games, and was named MVP of the 2013 WHL Playoffs after leading the league in goals (20) and points (36) to help Portland capture the WHL championship. Rattie represented Canada Pacific at the 2010 U-17 World Hockey Championship and netted three goals for Canada at the 2013 World Junior Championship.
