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 2009 by MIN
- Playing In: CHL
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.
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
Drafted at age 19, he'll probably play just one more year of junior.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: August, 13th 2009
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