Stats
- Position/#: Forward/18
- Shoots: Right
- Height: 6’3″
- Weight: 175 lbs
- Born: 2005-05-31
- Birthplace: Oshawa, Ontario
Bio
A playmaking forward who broke into hockey with the Oshawa Generals Minor Hockey Association before a breakout AAA debut with The Hill Academy prep program in Caledon. Has enjoyed a well traveled CCHL career with Rockland, Ottawa, and Brockville before a mid-December trade to the Wolves.
Fast Facts
- A frequent sparring partner for his brother, who is training to becoming an MMA fighter
- Holds a soft spot for performing card tricks, which he practiced growing up
- His grandfather is a good friend of NHL legend Adam Foote, and a very young Matt was a frequent guest when Foote hosted Stanley Cup parties during his second stint in Colorado
One-Timers
- Nickname: Vespy
- Hockey idol growing up: Adam Foote
- Hidden Talent: Magic and card tricks, “especially deck shuffling”
- Actor who would play him in a move: Ryan Gosling
- Dream Dinner Guest: Wayne Gretzky
- Favourite Meal: “I do like a steak, just like mom makes it.”
- Favourite Movie: Dirty Grandpa
- Favourite TV Show: The Entourage
- First jersey bought: Dion Phaneuf, Toronto Maple Leafs
- Favourite Artist: Morgan Wallen
- Dream Superpower: Superspeed
- Favourite Superhero: Thor, “I just like the use of Norse mythology with Thor in the movies and comics.”
