Player's Profile
- Name: Matt Donovan
- Position: D
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-0
- Weight: 190 lbs
- Birthdate: 1990-05-09
- Eligible for Draft: 2008
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Edmond, Oklahoma
- Acquired: 4th round (96th overall), 2008
- Playing In: NCAA
Matt Donovan
Prospect Grade: 7.0 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2007-08: In his first year with Cedar Rapids (USHL), Donovan recorded 30 points (12+18) in 59 games. He also recorded one helper in three playoff games with the Rough Riders.
2008-09: Donovan continued his time with the USHL, scoring 51 points with Cedar Rapids. He would be named to the USHL All Star Game, as part of the First All-Star Team. He would score the most goals and points of any Defenseman in the USHL that season.
2009-10: Fianlly making the move to the NCAA, Matt suited up for 36 games with Denver, scoring seven goals and 14 assists. He would be named to the NCAA (WCHA) All-Rookie team. He would add five points in seven games with Team USA at the World Juniors, scoring the most goals for a Defenseman, to win a Gold Medal.
2009-10: Donovan suited up for 36 games with Denver as a freshman and scored 7 goals with 14 assists. He was named to the NCAA (WCHA) All-Rookie team. Donovan would add five points in seven games with Team USA at the World Junior U-20 Championship, scoring the most goals for a defenseman and winning a gold medal.
2010-11: Donovan signed an entry-level contract with the Islanders in March 2011 after completing his sophomore season at Denver and made his pro debut with AHL Bridgeport. In six games with the Sound Tigers, who failed to reach the AHL playoffs, he scored 1 goal with 4 assists and was +1 with 10 PMs. Prior to signing with the Islanders Donovan skated in all 42 games for the Pioneers and led Denver defensemen with 32 points. He scored 9 goals with 23 assists and was +17 with 64 PMs as Denver finished second to North Dakota in the WCHA regular season and then lost to the Fighting Sioux in both the conference and NCAA tournaments.
Talent Analysis
Puck-moving offensive defenseman. Needs to get quicker.
Future
Attends University of Denver.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: October, 28th 2011
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