Shoots Left Height 1.75 m Playing career Weight 79 kg | Name Matthew Peca Positions Centerman Role Ice hockey player | |
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NHL team (P)Cur. team Tampa Bay LightningSyracuse Crunch (AHL) NHL Draft 201st overall, 2011Tampa Bay Lightning | ||
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Matthew Peca (born April 27, 1993) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is currently playing for the Tampa Bay Lightning in the National Hockey League. He was selected by the Lightning in the seventh round (201st overall) of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.
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Quinnipiac University
Prior to turning professional, Peca attended Quinnipiac University where he played four seasons with the Quinnipiac Bobcats men's ice hockey team which competes in NCAA's Division I in the ECAC Hockey conference. He was recognized for his outstanding play with the Bobcats when he was named as a freshman to the 2011–12 ECAC Hockey All-Rookie Team, and in his final season was named to the 2014–15 All-ECAC Hockey First Team.
Professional
On April 1, 2015, the Tampa Bay Lightning signed Peca to a two-year entry level contract.
On December 27, 2016, the Tampa Bay Lightning announced that Peca would be called up to the NHL roster. On December 28, 2016, Peca made his NHL debut in a 4–3 Lightning overtime win over the visiting Montreal Canadiens. On December 31, 2016, Peca recorded his first career NHL point, which was an assist on a goal by Alex Killorn. On January 3, 2017, Peca scored his first NHL goal against Connor Hellebuyck of the Winnipeg Jets, making him the first Quinnipiac Bobcat to score a goal in the NHL.
On July 5, 2017, Peca signed a one-year, two-way contract extension with the Lightning.