Matt Leitner

Matt Leitner
Born (1990-11-27) November 27, 1990 (age 33)
Los Alamitos, California, U.S.
Height 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb)
Position Forward
Shot Left
Played for Milwaukee Admirals
Ontario Reign
Springfield Thunderbirds
Utica Comets
NHL draft Undrafted
Playing career 2015–2018
Medal record
Ice hockey
Representing United States USA
World Junior A Challenge
Gold medal – first place 2009 Summerside

Matt Leitner (born November 27, 1990) is an American former professional ice hockey player who played in the American Hockey League (AHL).

Playing career

Leitner was named an ACHA All-American (West First Team) as a senior at Minnesota State after leading the Mavericks in scoring with nine goals and 32 assists for 41 points in 2014–15. In his junior year, Leitner's outstanding play was rewarded with a selection to the 2013–14 All-WCHA First Team.[1]

Following his third full professional season in 2018–19, Leitner ended his playing career in accepting an assistant coaching role at the collegiate level with California State University, Long Beach.

Awards and honors

Award Year
All-WCHA Third Team 2012–13
All-WCHA First Team 2013–14 [2]
All-WCHA First Team 2014–15 [3]

References

  1. ^ "Seven Minnesota State players named All-WCHA". Mankato Free Press.
  2. ^ "College Hockey News: Kunyk, Daniels Take Top WCHA Honors". collegehockeynews.com.
  3. ^ "All-WCHA Teams". College Hockey Historical Archives. Retrieved April 13, 2014.


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