Scott Matzka

Scott Matzka (May 11, 1978 – December 16, 2018) was an American professional ice hockey player.

Scott Matzka
Born (1978-05-11)May 11, 1978
Port Huron, Michigan, U.S.
Died December 16, 2018(2018-12-16) (aged 40)
Kalamazoo, Michigan, U.S.
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 194 lb (88 kg; 13 st 12 lb)
Position Forward
Shot Right
Played for AHL
Grand Rapids Griffins
Cleveland Barons
ECHL
Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies
Kalamazoo Wings
SM-liiga
Tappara
EIHL
Cardiff Devils
NHL Draft Undrafted
Playing career 20012013

Personal life

After retiring from hockey, Matzka revealed he was diagnosed with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Following his diagnosis, he created an organization called "My Turn" to raise awareness and funds for ALS treatment.[1] He died from ALS on December 16, 2018, at the age of 40.[2]

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
1994–95 Petrolia Jets WOHL 3832336518
1995–96 Omaha Lancers USHL 45122739111
1996–97 Omaha Lancers USHL 53384078112 8861414
1997–98 University of Michigan NCAA 414111536
1998–99 University of Michigan NCAA 407121930
1999–00 University of Michigan NCAA 4015153048
2000–01 University of Michigan NCAA 4591827100
2001–02 Grand Rapids Griffins AHL 41012
2001–02 Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies ECHL 6317355297 12471114
2002–03 Cleveland Barons AHL 1416710
2002–03 Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies ECHL 4520315189 1951627
2003–04 ETC Crimmitschau Germany2 47162541180
2004–05 Berliner SC Preussen Germany3 43295281160 421320
2005–06 Odense Bulldogs Denmark 35281543138 53366
2006–07 Odense Bulldogs Denmark 35283361108 623524
2007–08 Odense Bulldogs Denmark 4020335373 11651122
2008–09 EfB Ishockey Denmark 44234366141 413410
2009–10 Örebro HK Allsvenskan 3711162744
2009–10 Tappara Liiga 21010
2009–10 Jokipojat Mestis 72794 957126
2010–11 Cardiff Devils EIHL 5430528254 412332
2011–12 Cardiff Devils EIHL 4822335597 41452
2012–13 Kalamazoo Wings ECHL 10000
ECHL totals 109 37 66 103 186 31 9 8 17 41
Denmark totals 154 99 124 223 460 26 12 14 26 62
EIHL totals 102 52 85 137 151 8 2 6 8 34

Awards and honors

Award Year
EIHL First All-Star team 2010–11 [3]

References

  1. Cotsonika, Nicholas J. (September 2, 2016). "Former NHL prospect resolute in battle with ALS". NHL.com. Retrieved November 14, 2018.
  2. "Michigan hockey mourns death of Scott Matzka following ALS battle". The Detroit News. December 16, 2018. Retrieved December 16, 2018.
  3. "Awards - EIHL All-Star First Team". Elite Prospects.
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