| Matt
McKnight |
| Vital Info |
Born: June 14, 1984 in Red Deer,
Alberta
Height/Weight: 6-2/190 pounds
Position: Center/Right Wing
Shoots: Right
Drafted by the Dallas Stars in the ninth round (280th overall) of the
2004 NHL Entry Draft |
| 2007-08 season |
| In his senior season and second straight season as
captain, McKnight had six goals and ten assists in 33 games. |
| Background |
| Registered four goals and five assists in 29 games in his junior
season at Minnesota-Duluth in 2006-07. Missed part of the season due to an arm
injury. Was team captain ... Had nine goals and 16 assists in 40 games in his sophomore season at
the University of Minnesota Duluth. ... Led all Minnesota Duluth freshmen in scoring with 19 points (six
goals, 13 assists) in 2004-05 despite missing several games due to a
shoulder injury.... Had 20 goals and 36 assists with the Camrose Kodiaks
of the Alberta Junior Hockey League in 2003-04. Played in the AJHL
All-Star Game.... |
| Scouting Report |
| Player with pretty good size, who is considered an intelligent
player and good puckhandler. Character person with good leadership
abilities. |
| Career Stats |
| Season |
Team |
GP |
G |
A |
PTS |
PIM |
| 2003-04 |
Camrose (AJHL) |
42 |
20 |
36 |
56 |
31 |
| 2004-05 |
Minnesota-Duluth (WCHA) |
30 |
6 |
13 |
19 |
16 |
| 2005-06 |
Minnesota-Duluth (WCHA) |
40 |
9 |
16 |
25 |
24 |
| 2006-07 |
Minnesota-Duluth (WCHA) |
29 |
4 |
5 |
9 |
16 |
| 2007-08 |
Minnesota-Duluth (WCHA) |
33 |
6 |
10 |
16 |
24 |
|
