| Nick Mattson | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 25, 1991, Chanhassen, MN, USA |
| Height Weight |
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 179 lb (81 kg; 12 st 11 lb) |
| Position | Defense |
| Shoots | Left |
| NHL team (P) Cur. team F. teams |
Chicago Blackhawks North Dakota Fighting Sioux (WCHA) Indiana Ice (USHL) |
| NHL Draft | 180th overall, 2010 Chicago Blackhawks |
| Playing career | 2011–present |
Nick Mattson (born October 25, 1991) is an American ice hockey defenseman who is currently playing for the North Dakota Fighting Sioux men's ice hockey team which competes in NCAA's Division I in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association conference. Mattson was selected by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 6th round (180th overall) of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.
Mattson came to the University of North Dakota after playing in the USHL with the Indiana Ice where he was named the USHL's 2010–11 Defenseman of the Year.[1] and was also named to the 2010–11 USHL First All-Star Team.[2]
International career[]
Mattson was a member of the gold medal winning USA team at the 2009 IIHF World U18 Championships.[3]
Awards and honours[]
| Award | Year | Ref |
|---|---|---|
| IIHF World U18 Championship Gold Medal | 2009 | [4] |
| USHL Defenseman of the Year | 2010–11 | [5] |
| USHL First All-Star Team | 2010–11 | [6] |
References[]
- ↑ Indiana's Nick Mattson Named USHL Defenseman of the Year - OurSports Central - Independent and Minor League Sports News
- ↑ Nick Mattson - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics
- ↑ Prospect Nick Mattson Player Profile - Hockey's Future
- ↑ U.S. Men's National Under-18 Team Wins Gold Medal with 5-0 Victory Over Russia at 2009 IIHF World Under-18 Championship - Team USA
- ↑ The World of Junior Hockey: Mattson Named USHL Defenseman of the Year
- ↑ USHL announces 2010-11 All-Star Teams - Hockey's Future
External links[]
- Nick Mattson's career stats at Eliteprospects.com
- Nick Mattson's career stats at The Internet Hockey Database
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