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Matthew Knies (born October 17, 2002) is an American ice hockey forward for the University of Minnesota of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Knies was drafted 57th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft.

Matthew Knies
Born	(2002-10-17) October 17, 2002 (age 20) Phoenix, U.S.
Height	6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight	234 lb (106 kg; 16 st 10 lb)
Position	Forward
Shoots	Left
NCAA team	Minnesota
National team	United States
NHL Draft	57th overall, 2021 Toronto Maple Leafs
Playing career	2022–present

Playing career

Knies played two full seasons for the Tri-City Storm of the United States Hockey League (USHL), where he recorded 31 goals and 56 assists in 90 games. He began his collegiate career for Minnesota during the 2021–22 season.[1] During his freshman season, he ranked tied for third on the team, and first among freshman, with 10 goals and 17 assists for 27 points in 29 games. Following an outstanding season, he was a unanimous pick for the Big Ten All-Freshman Team, and was named a finalist for Big Ten Freshman of the Year.[2]

Knies was drafted in the second round, 57th overall, by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft.[3]

International play

Knies represented the United States at the 2022 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, where he appeared in one game before the tournament was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[4][5]

On January 13, 2022, Knies was named to Team USA's roster to represent the United States at the 2022 Winter Olympics.[6]

Personal life

Knies has an older brother, Phillip, who played hockey at Miami University and Bentley University. They are the sons of Miroslav and Michaela Knies, who immigrated to the United States from Slovakia before Matthew's birth. Knies is fluent in Slovak, which he uses to speak to his grandparents. Growing up in Arizona, Knies was a fan of the Arizona Coyotes.[7][8][9]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2018–19	Tri-City Storm	USHL		2	0	0	0	0		—	—	—	—	—
2019–20	Tri-City Storm	USHL		44	14	31	45	12		—	—	—	—	—
2020–21	Tri-City Storm	USHL		44	17	25	42	24		3	1	3	4	0
2021–22	University of Minnesota	B1G		33	15	18	33	31		—	—	—	—	—
NCAA totals				33	15	18	33	31		—	—	—	—	—

International

Year	Team	Event	Result		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2022	United States	OG	5th		4	1	1	2	2
2022	United States	WJC	5th		5	0	3	3	0
Junior totals					5	0	3	3	0
Senior totals					4	1	1	2	2

Awards and honours

Award	Year
College
All-Big Ten Freshman Team	2022	[10]
All-Big Ten Second Team	2022

References

External links

• Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com, or The Internet Hockey Database

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