Scott Matzka

Scott Matzka
Born (1978-05-11)May 11, 1978
Port Huron, Michigan, U.S.
Died December 16, 2018(2018-12-16) (aged 40)
Kalamazoo, Michigan, U.S.
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 194 lb (88 kg; 13 st 12 lb)
Position Forward
Shot Right
Played for AHL
Grand Rapids Griffins
Cleveland Barons
ECHL
Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies
Kalamazoo Wings
SM-liiga
Tappara
EIHL
Cardiff Devils
NHL draft Undrafted
Playing career 2001–2013

Scott Matzka (May 11, 1978 – December 16, 2018) was an American professional ice hockey player.

Personal life

After retiring from hockey, Matzka revealed he was diagnosed with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Following his diagnosis, he created an organization called "My Turn" to raise awareness and funds for ALS treatment.[1] He died from ALS on December 16, 2018, at the age of 40.[2]

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
1994–95 Petrolia Jets WOHL 38 32 33 65 18 — — — — —
1995–96 Omaha Lancers USHL 45 12 27 39 111 — — — — —
1996–97 Omaha Lancers USHL 53 38 40 78 112 8 8 6 14 14
1997–98 University of Michigan NCAA 41 4 11 15 36 — — — — —
1998–99 University of Michigan NCAA 40 7 12 19 30 — — — — —
1999–00 University of Michigan NCAA 40 15 15 30 48 — — — — —
2000–01 University of Michigan NCAA 45 9 18 27 100 — — — — —
2001–02 Grand Rapids Griffins AHL 4 1 0 1 2 — — — — —
2001–02 Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies ECHL 63 17 35 52 97 12 4 7 11 14
2002–03 Cleveland Barons AHL 14 1 6 7 10 — — — — —
2002–03 Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies ECHL 45 20 31 51 89 19 5 1 6 27
2003–04 ETC Crimmitschau Germany2 47 16 25 41 180 — — — — —
2004–05 Berliner SC Preussen Germany3 43 29 52 81 160 4 2 1 3 20
2005–06 Odense Bulldogs Denmark 35 28 15 43 138 5 3 3 6 6
2006–07 Odense Bulldogs Denmark 35 28 33 61 108 6 2 3 5 24
2007–08 Odense Bulldogs Denmark 40 20 33 53 73 11 6 5 11 22
2008–09 EfB Ishockey Denmark 44 23 43 66 141 4 1 3 4 10
2009–10 Örebro HK Allsvenskan 37 11 16 27 44 — — — — —
2009–10 Tappara Liiga 2 1 0 1 0 — — — — —
2009–10 Jokipojat Mestis 7 2 7 9 4 9 5 7 12 6
2010–11 Cardiff Devils EIHL 54 30 52 82 54 4 1 2 3 32
2011–12 Cardiff Devils EIHL 48 22 33 55 97 4 1 4 5 2
2012–13 Kalamazoo Wings ECHL 1 0 0 0 0 — — — — —
ECHL totals 109 37 66 103 186 31 9 8 17 41
Denmark totals 154 99 124 223 460 26 12 14 26 62
EIHL totals 102 52 85 137 151 8 2 6 8 34

Awards and honors

Award Year
EIHL First All-Star team 2010–11 [3]

References

  1. ^ Cotsonika, Nicholas J. (September 2, 2016). "Former NHL prospect resolute in battle with ALS". NHL.com. Retrieved November 14, 2018.
  2. ^ "Michigan hockey mourns death of Scott Matzka following ALS battle". The Detroit News. December 16, 2018. Retrieved December 16, 2018.
  3. ^ "Awards - EIHL All-Star First Team". Elite Prospects.


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