Role Ice hockey player Shoots Left Height 1.88 m | Playing career Weight 88 kg Name Mike Matheson | |
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NHL team (P)Cur. team Florida PanthersPortland Pirates (AHL) NHL Draft 23rd overall, 2012Florida Panthers Similar People Ian McCoshen, Rocco Grimaldi, Vincent Trocheck, Quinton Howden, Jordan Schmaltz | ||
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Michael Wallace Matheson (born February 27, 1994) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman. He is currently playing as a prospect within the Florida Panthers organization of the National Hockey League (NHL). Matheson was drafted by the Panthers in the first round (23rd overall) of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.
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Playing career
Matheson started his junior career in the Quebec Midget AAA league playing with the Lac St. Louis Lions from 2009–2011. Matheson then left to join the Dubuque Fighting Saints of the USHL where he led all defenceman in scoring in 2011–12. He then committed to play for Boston College of the NCAA starting in 2012–13. He cited his motivation for leaving his native Quebec was the ability to develop better as a player in the USHL and in the NCAA. Following his freshman year at Boston College, Matheson was named to Hockey East's All-Rookie Team. For his sophomore campaign, Matheson earned All-First Team honours in the Hockey East conference as well as All-Second Team East Honors in the NCAA as determined by the AHCA.
Matheson decided on April 30 to remain at Boston College for the 2014–15 season amid rumours of him leaving school to sign with his drafted team, the Florida Panthers. On May 8, he was named team captain for the 2014–15 season. At the conclusion of the 2014–15 season, Matheson signed an entry level deal with the Panthers, forgoing his senior year of NCAA eligibility, and was sent to play with the Panthers' AHL affiliate, the San Antonio Rampage.
