| Matthew Nieto | |
| |
| Position | Left Winger |
| Shoots | Left |
| Height Weight |
5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 190 lb (86 kg) |
| NHL Team (P) Cur. Team |
San Jose Sharks Boston University Terriers (Hockey East) |
| Born | November 5, 1992, Long Beach, CA, USA |
| NHL Draft | 47th overall, 2011 San Jose Sharks |
| Pro Career | 2011 – present |
Matthew Nieto (born November 5, 1992) is an American ice hockey player who is currently playing for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He previously played for the Boston University Terriers men's ice hockey team which competes in NCAA's Division I in the Hockey East conference.
Personal[]
Matt was born to Jesse and Mary Nieto in Long Beach, California.[1]
Notable awards and honors[]
- 2009 IIHF World U18 Championships Gold Medal with Team USA[2]
- 2010 IIHF World U18 Championships Gold Medal with Team USA
Transactions[]
- June 25, 2011 - Nieto was drafted by the Sharks in the second round, 47th overall
- April 2, 2013 - Nieto signed to an entry-level contract with the San Jose Sharks.[3] He was signed for 3 years at US$925,000.[4]