Player's Profile
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- Name: Matt Hackett
- Position: G
- Catches: Right
- Height: 6-2
- Weight: 170 lbs
- Birthdate: 1990-03-07
- Eligible for Draft: 2008
- Drafted: 2009
- Hometown: London, Ontario
- Acquired: 3rd round (77th overall), 2009
- Playing In: Pro
Matt Hackett
Prospect Grade: 7.0 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2007-08: Hackett began the season with the Windsor Spitfires, appearing in four games. He was traded to the Plymouth Whalers in November of 2007, finishing the season in a backup role for the Whalers. Hackett played in 22 games total for the season. He was 1-1-0-0 for the Spitfires while 4.61 goals-against average and a .855 save percentage. He played in 18 games for the Whalers, putting up a 6-9-0-1 record. His numbers improved with the Whalers, where he had a goals-against average of 3.44 and a save percentage of .901. He was not selected in the 2008 draft.
2008-09: Hackett laid claim to the Whalers' crease by November and compiled a 34-15-3-0 record behind a 3.04 GAA and a .913 save percentage. He appeared in 11 playoff games for the Whalers, posting a 6-5-0-0 record in those games. Hackett compiled a 3.01 goals-against average and a .930 save percentage in the postseason. He was voted the Whalers' Playoff MVP following the club's ouster. Matt is the nephew of long-time NHL netminder Jeff Hackett.
2009-10: Hackett appeared in a career-high 56 games for the Plymouth Whalers in his third OHL season and was named to the league's Second All-Star Team. Hackett finished with a record of 33-21 with three of the losses coming in overtime. He had four shutouts and finished with a 2.62 GAA and .925 save percentage as the Whalers finished second in the West Division behind Memorial Cup-champion Windsor. In eight playoff games he was 3-4 and had a 3.36 GAA and .919 save percentage. Hackett signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Wild in March 2010.
2010-11: Hackett gradually took over the starting duties for the Wild's AHL affiliate Houston as a 20-year-old and played well in the AHL playoffs as the Aeros reached the Calder Cup finals. In 45 regular season games he was 23-20 with two shutouts and had a 2.37 GAA and .916 save percentage as the Aeros finished second in the West Division. Hackett started all 24 playoff games and was 14-10 with a 2.50 GAA and .903 save percentage.
Talent Analysis
Hackett has excellent size and combines that with solid positioning. He has a long way to go, but has shown a willingness to accept coaching and apply it to his on-ice performance.
Future
Took over the starter's role and has improved his numbers. Played great in backup action for the Wild as well.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: January, 16th 2012
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