Jean Ratelle was the graceful center of the New York Rangers tremendous Goal-A-Game line with line mates Rod Gilbert and Vic Hadfield. The whole line made Team Canada 1972, although Hadfield left the team early. Dennis Hull filled Hadfield's left wing spot nicely. The trio formed a potent combination. Together the line had 12 points. Ratelle, who had 1 goal and 4 points in 6 games, was particularly active in the final game, picking up 2 important assists.

Ratelle, ever the classy gentleman, says the highlight for him was just being privileged enough to appear in 6 out of 8 games given that Team Canada had such a deep and talented roster. Ratelle was one of 15 Hall of Famers on this deep and talented squad

Ratelle is also quick to note the excellent play of Gary Bergman, Alexander Yakushev, and like everyone else who played in the tournament, Vladislav Tretiak and Phil Esposito.