Player's Profile
- Name: Taylor Matson
- Position: C
- Shoots: Right
- Height: 5-10
- Weight: 165 lbs
- Birthdate: 1988-09-16
- Eligible for Draft: 2007
- Drafted: 2007
- Hometown: Orono, Minnesota
- Acquired: 6th round (176th overall), 2007
- Playing In: NCAA
Taylor Matson
Prospect Grade: 6.0 F (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2006-07: Matson spent time with both his high school team and Des Moines of the USHL. He was a dominant force in the high school ranks where he put away 31 points in just 11 appearances. In 10 USHL games he came away with three points. His year ended when the Canucks made him the 176th overall selection in the 2007 Entry Draft.
2007-08: Matson played the entire season with Des Moines (USHL) where he scored 13 goals and added 24 assists in 55 games.
Talent Analysis
Matson is a decent two-way player with slightly above-average hands and an okay wrist shot. Offensively he’s more of a playmaker than a goal scorer however. Despite his small frame, Matson is surprisingly effective along the boards although that will likely not be the case against when he faces larger opposition in college. He has good mobility but is not a fast skater.
Future
Will join the Minnesota Gophers for 2008-09. At this point difficult to gauge where Matson is due to the limited level of competition he’s faced to date. The next two seasons will be very telling for the young Minnesota prospect.
Stats
| SEASON | TEAM | GP | G | A | PTS | +/- | PIM |
| 2006-07 | Des Moines Buccaneers (USHL) | 10 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -3 | 6 |
| 2007 | Des Moines Buccaneers (USHL) | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -3 | 10 |
Profile Last Updated: March, 16th 2009
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