Matt Halischuk

Matt Halischuk (born June 1, 1988 in Toronto, Ontario) is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger currently playing for the Lowell Devils of the American Hockey League (AHL).

Playing career
Halischuk was drafted 117th overall in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft by the New Jersey Devils. He was drafted from the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) where he played for the Kitchener Rangers and the Toronto St. Michael's Majors.

He was selected to Team Canada's under-20 team for the 2008 IIHF World U20 Championship. At the U20 Championship he scored the game winning goal in overtime of the gold medal game.

Halischuk made his professional debut in the 2008–09 season with the Lowell Devils, affiliate of the New Jersey Devils. Matt played his first NHL game against the Toronto Maple Leafs on October 29, 2008 and recorded an assist.

Awards

 * 2007–08 OHL First All-Star Team
 * 2007–08 OHL Memorial Cup  George Parsons Trophy