Patrick Khodorenko is a California native hailing from Walnut Creek, just east of Oakland. Although he had the option to enter the WHL and play his junior hockey there for the last few years, he opted for the USA route instead. Patrick played the majority of his junior career with the United States National Team Developmental Program, playing for both the U.S. National U17 and U18 teams. This past season, however, he entered the college ranks, playing as a freshman for Michigan State in the Big 10. While many would probably consider the WHL a potentially better route, going the route he did has paid off for many, Steven Santini coming to mind more recently with New Jersey.
Patrick Khodorenko: 2017 NHL Draft Prospect Profile
