Patrick J. Micheletti is a former American

United States

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 ice hockey

Ice hockey

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 center

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 who appeared in a total of 12 National Hockey League

National Hockey League

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 regular season games with the Minnesota North Stars

Minnesota North Stars

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 in 1987-88 but spent most of his career in the minor leagues. The North Stars selected Micheletti with the 185th overall pick in the 1982 NHL Entry Draft

1982 NHL Entry Draft

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. He also played for the University of Minnesota

University of Minnesota

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 men's hockey team. One of nine children, Pat Micheletti's brother Joe Micheletti also played in the NHL.