Matt Donovan (ice hockey)
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Matt Donovan is an American
professional ice hockey
defenceman who is currently playing with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers
of the American Hockey League
. He was selected by the New York Islanders
in the 4th round (96th overall) of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft
.
in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
. While in Iowa, Donovan played for the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders
, a member of the United States Hockey League
(USHL). As a RoughRider, he was named to the USHL All-Rookie Team in his first year (2007–08), and he was named to the USHL First All-Star Team in the 2008-09 season.
Donovan made his University of Denver
debut on October 9, 2009, and completed his first season as a Pioneer with 7 goals and 14 assists for a total of 21 points in 36 games to lead all WCHA
defenceman in goals. For his efforts he was rewarded by being named to the named to the Inside College Hockey Freshman All-American team, All-College Hockey News Rookie Team, and All-WCHA Rookie Team.
, Donovan was quickly signed to a professional contract by the New York Islanders
who immediately assigned him to play for their top AHL affiliate, the Bridgeport Sound Tigers
. Donovan made a positive impact on the team by scoring one goal and four assists while dressing for the final six games of the 2010-11 AHL season
with a 6-5 OT victory against team Canada. Throughout the seven games Donovan notched three goals and two assists with a plus-6 rating.
United States
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professional ice hockey
Ice hockey
Ice hockey, often referred to as hockey, is a team sport played on ice, in which skaters use wooden or composite sticks to shoot a hard rubber puck into their opponent's net. The game is played between two teams of six players each. Five members of each team skate up and down the ice trying to take...
defenceman who is currently playing with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers
Bridgeport Sound Tigers
The Bridgeport Sound Tigers are an ice hockey team playing in the American Hockey League. It has been the AHL affiliate of the National Hockey League's New York Islanders, who also own the franchise, since its inception, and use the same team colors as the parent Islanders do. The team is based in...
of the American Hockey League
American Hockey League
The American Hockey League is a 30-team professional ice hockey league based in the United States and Canada that serves as the primary developmental circuit for the National Hockey League...
. He was selected by the New York Islanders
New York Islanders
The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
in the 4th round (96th overall) of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft
2008 NHL Entry Draft
The 2008 NHL Entry Draft was the 46th NHL Entry Draft. It was hosted by the Ottawa Senators at Scotiabank Place in the city of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, on June 20–21, 2008...
.
Amateur career
Donovan attended John F. Kennedy High SchoolJohn F. Kennedy High School
John F. Kennedy High School or Kennedy High School is the name of many secondary schools, including:Canada:*John F. Kennedy High School , in Montreal, QuebecUnited States:*John F. Kennedy High School...
in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids is the second largest city in Iowa and is the county seat of Linn County. The city lies on both banks of the Cedar River, north of Iowa City and east of Des Moines, the state's capital and largest city...
. While in Iowa, Donovan played for the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders
Cedar Rapids RoughRiders
The Cedar Rapids RoughRiders are a Tier 1 junior ice hockey team playing in the East Division of the United States Hockey League . Before moving to Cedar Rapids in 1999, the team was based in Mason City, where they were known as the North Iowa Huskies....
, a member of the United States Hockey League
United States Hockey League
The United States Hockey League is the top junior ice hockey league in the United States. The USHL has 16 member teams located in the Midwestern United States, consisting of players who are 20 years of age and younger...
(USHL). As a RoughRider, he was named to the USHL All-Rookie Team in his first year (2007–08), and he was named to the USHL First All-Star Team in the 2008-09 season.
Donovan made his University of Denver
University of Denver
The University of Denver is currently ranked 82nd among all public and private "National Universities" by U.S. News & World Report in the 2012 rankings....
debut on October 9, 2009, and completed his first season as a Pioneer with 7 goals and 14 assists for a total of 21 points in 36 games to lead all WCHA
Western Collegiate Hockey Association
The Western Collegiate Hockey Association is a college athletic conference which operates over a wide area of the Midwestern and Western United States. It participates in the NCAA's Division I as an ice hockey-only conference....
defenceman in goals. For his efforts he was rewarded by being named to the named to the Inside College Hockey Freshman All-American team, All-College Hockey News Rookie Team, and All-WCHA Rookie Team.
Professional career
Upon completing his completed his sophomore season at the University of DenverUniversity of Denver
The University of Denver is currently ranked 82nd among all public and private "National Universities" by U.S. News & World Report in the 2012 rankings....
, Donovan was quickly signed to a professional contract by the New York Islanders
New York Islanders
The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
who immediately assigned him to play for their top AHL affiliate, the Bridgeport Sound Tigers
Bridgeport Sound Tigers
The Bridgeport Sound Tigers are an ice hockey team playing in the American Hockey League. It has been the AHL affiliate of the National Hockey League's New York Islanders, who also own the franchise, since its inception, and use the same team colors as the parent Islanders do. The team is based in...
. Donovan made a positive impact on the team by scoring one goal and four assists while dressing for the final six games of the 2010-11 AHL season
International career
Donovan was a member of the United States junior hockey team that captured the gold medal in January 2010 at the 2010 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships2010 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships
The 2010 IIHF World U20 Championship, commonly referred to as the 2010 World Junior Hockey Championships , was the 34th edition of World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. The tournament was hosted in Saskatoon and Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, from December 26, 2009 to January 5, 2010...
with a 6-5 OT victory against team Canada. Throughout the seven games Donovan notched three goals and two assists with a plus-6 rating.
Awards and honours
| Award | Year |
|---|---|
| USHL United States Hockey League The United States Hockey League is the top junior ice hockey league in the United States. The USHL has 16 member teams located in the Midwestern United States, consisting of players who are 20 years of age and younger... All-Rookie Team |
2007–08 |
| USHL United States Hockey League The United States Hockey League is the top junior ice hockey league in the United States. The USHL has 16 member teams located in the Midwestern United States, consisting of players who are 20 years of age and younger... First All-Star Team |
2008–09 |
| WCHA Western Collegiate Hockey Association The Western Collegiate Hockey Association is a college athletic conference which operates over a wide area of the Midwestern and Western United States. It participates in the NCAA's Division I as an ice hockey-only conference.... All-Rookie Team |
2009–10 |
| WCHA Western Collegiate Hockey Association The Western Collegiate Hockey Association is a college athletic conference which operates over a wide area of the Midwestern and Western United States. It participates in the NCAA's Division I as an ice hockey-only conference.... Second All-Star Team |
2010–11 |
Career statistics
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| Season Season (sports) In an organized sports league, a season is the portion of one year in which regulated games of the sport are in session. For example, in Major League Baseball, one season lasts approximately from April 1 through October 1; in Association football, it is generally from August until May In an... |
Team | League | GP | G Goal (ice hockey) In ice hockey, a goal is scored when the puck completely crosses the goal line between the two goal posts and below the goal crossbar. A goal awards one point to the team attacking the goal scored upon, regardless of which team the player who actually deflected the puck into the goal belongs to... |
A Assist (ice hockey) In ice hockey, an assist is attributed to up to two players of the scoring team who shot, passed or deflected the puck towards the scoring teammate, or touched it in any other way which enabled the goal, meaning that they were "assisting" in the goal. There can be a maximum of two assists per goal... |
Pts Point (ice hockey) Point in ice hockey has three official meanings:* A point is awarded to a player for each goal scored or assist earned. The total number of goals plus assists equals total points. In some European leagues, a goal counts as two points, and an assist counts as one... |
PIM Penalty (ice hockey) A penalty in ice hockey is a punishment for inappropriate behavior. Most penalties are enforced by detaining the offending player within a penalty box for a set number of minutes, during which, the player can not participate in play. The offending team usually may not replace the player on the ice,... |
GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 2007–08 | Cedar Rapids RoughRiders Cedar Rapids RoughRiders The Cedar Rapids RoughRiders are a Tier 1 junior ice hockey team playing in the East Division of the United States Hockey League . Before moving to Cedar Rapids in 1999, the team was based in Mason City, where they were known as the North Iowa Huskies.... |
USHL | 59 | 12 | 18 | 30 | 41 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | ||
| 2008–09 | Cedar Rapids RoughRiders Cedar Rapids RoughRiders The Cedar Rapids RoughRiders are a Tier 1 junior ice hockey team playing in the East Division of the United States Hockey League . Before moving to Cedar Rapids in 1999, the team was based in Mason City, where they were known as the North Iowa Huskies.... |
USHL | 57 | 19 | 32 | 51 | 43 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 2 | ||
| 2009–10 | University of Denver University of Denver The University of Denver is currently ranked 82nd among all public and private "National Universities" by U.S. News & World Report in the 2012 rankings.... |
NCAA | 36 | 7 | 14 | 21 | 50 | |||||||
| 2010–11 | University of Denver University of Denver The University of Denver is currently ranked 82nd among all public and private "National Universities" by U.S. News & World Report in the 2012 rankings.... |
NCAA | 42 | 9 | 23 | 32 | 64 | |||||||
| 2010–11 2010–11 AHL season The 2010–11 AHL season is the 75th season of the American Hockey League. An all-time high of thirty teams will play 80 games each during the regular season schedule, which started on October 8, 2010 and ended on April 10, 2011... |
Bridgeport Sound Tigers Bridgeport Sound Tigers The Bridgeport Sound Tigers are an ice hockey team playing in the American Hockey League. It has been the AHL affiliate of the National Hockey League's New York Islanders, who also own the franchise, since its inception, and use the same team colors as the parent Islanders do. The team is based in... |
AHL American Hockey League The American Hockey League is a 30-team professional ice hockey league based in the United States and Canada that serves as the primary developmental circuit for the National Hockey League... |
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