Expansion Draft: Hat Tricks Lose Ratcliffe to Indiana Sentinels

Expansion Draft: Hat Tricks Lose Ratcliffe to Indiana Sentinels

May 22, 2025

DANBURY — The Danbury Hat Tricks lost forward Jacob Ratcliffe to the Indiana Sentinels in the 2025-26 FPHL Expansion Draft.

Ratcliffe, 27, spent three seasons with the Hat Tricks, beginning in 2022–23. A native of Canterbury, New Zealand, he was a key contributor to Danbury’s 2023 Commissioner's Cup championship. During that title-winning season, he posted 13 points (six goals, seven assists) in 19 regular-season games and added 11 points (eight goals, three assists) in 10 playoff contests.

In 119 career games with Danbury, Ratcliffe totaled 113 points (36 goals, 77 assists), including six power-play goals, one shorthanded tally, seven game-winning goals and a plus-25 rating.

The 5-foot-11 winger ranks second in franchise history in assists and set the team’s single-season record with 39 assists last season. He also recorded a personal single-season career high with 54 points (15 goals, 39 assists) and reached the 100-point milestone in the FPHL — all with Danbury — on March 8.

In the 2023–24 season, Ratcliffe finished second on the team in scoring with 46 points (15 goals, 31 assists).

Last summer, he returned to his home country and helped lead the Canberra Brave to an AIHL championship. He was named Finals MVP after registering four points (two goals, two assists) in a 5–0 title-clinching victory. He also earned team MVP honors after posting 42 points (17 goals, 25 assists) in 21 games.

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ABOUT DANBURY HAT TRICKS:

The Danbury Hat Tricks are a professional hockey team based in Danbury, CT and compete in the Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL). Since their founding in 2019, the 2023 Commissioner's Cup Champions have brought thrilling, fast-paced, and hard-hitting hockey to the Danbury Ice Arena, earning a reputation for their competitive spirit, electric atmosphere and strong community ties. The team is dedicated to providing an unforgettable game-day experience for fans of all ages while proudly representing the city of Danbury.

Off the ice, the Hat Tricks are committed to fostering connections within the local community through outreach programs with schools, businesses and charities. By developing top-tier hockey talent and growing the sport in the region, the Hat Tricks aim to bring the community together and deliver entertainment that leaves a lasting impact.