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Player's Profile

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  • Name: Matt Keetley
  • Position: G
  • Catches: Right
  • Height: 6-2
  • Weight: 215 lbs
  • Birthdate: 1986-04-27
  • Eligible for Draft: 2004
  • Drafted:
  • Hometown: Medicine Hat, Alberta
  • Acquired: 5th round (158th overall), 2005
  • Playing In: Pro

Matt Keetley

Prospect Grade: 6.5 C  (About Prospect Grades)

Profile Contributed By: HF Staff

History

2004-05: The Medicine Hat Tiger had an impressive rookie season between the pipes for his hometown club. In 32 games, while stepping in for the inconsistent Kevin Nastiuk, Keetley posted a record of 21-5-3, a .933 Save% with the WHL’s best GAA, an astounding 1.66. 

2005-06: In his second WHL season with the Tigers he appeared in 62 games and won a league high 42 of them. He would end the year with a .919 Save% and a 2.09 GAA with the WHL’s regular season champs.

2006-07: In his final season with the Tigers he posted a record of 42-11-0 in 55 appearances. His performance helped the Tigers to a WHL Championship over the Vancouver Giants. Unfortunately for Keetley and the Tigers, they would later lose in the Memorial Cup Championship game to that very same opponent.

2007-08: This marked Keetley’s first season with the Quad City Flames and the AHL. The netminder went 10-8-0 with one shutout, a 2.33 goals against average and a .912 save percentage. QC didn’t make the playoffs this season, so bigger things are expected for 2008-09.

Talent Analysis

Keetley takes up a lot of room in the net and has very good agility for a 6’2 215 lb netminder. Being a south paw creates a different approach from opposing shooters, especially on breakaways or shootouts. 

Future

Keetley will need to rebound from a tough 2008-09 season.

Stats

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Profile Last Updated: February, 28th 2009

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