Player's Profile
Picture Courtesy of Holly Gunning
- Name: Nick Mattson
- Position: D
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-1
- Weight: 190 lbs
- Birthdate: 1991-10-25
- Eligible for Draft: 2010
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Chanhassen, Michigan
- Acquired: 6th round (180th overall), 2010
- Playing In: Junior
Nick Mattson
Prospect Grade: 6.5 D (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2007-08: Mattson skated in 62 games for the US National U17 team and scored 1 goal with 19 assists. His 20 points were most amongst U17 NDTP defensemen. Mattson had 5 assists in six games at the U17 World Hockey Challenge.
2008-09: Mattson scored 4 goals with 19 assists in 63 games for the U18 USA National team and skated for the gold medal winning USA squad at the 2009 U18 World Junior Championship. In seven games at the world tournament he had 1 goal with 2 assists and was +1. Mattson committed to playing college hockey at North Dakota in 2011-12.
2009-10: Played for the USHL Indiana Ice, paired mostly with Taylor Boldt. Named to the 2010 USHL All-Star Game.
HF's April 2010 feature on Mattson
2010-11: Mattson skated in his second year in the USHL with Indiana, leading the team's defensemen with 6 goals and 36 points in 57 games. His plus-33 rating ranked third overall on the team. Mattson added 2 assists in 5 playoff games for the Ice.
Talent Analysis
Mattson is a two-way defender who improved late in the season. Very poised with the puck and makes good decisions. Strong skater. He needs to keep his game consistently high and bring an edge.
Future
Mattson has committed to the University of North Dakota for 2011.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: November, 30th 2011
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