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 (#176 overall), 2007
- Playing In: Junior
Taylor Matson
Prospect Grade: 6.5 F (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: Matt MacInnis
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.
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. He has good mobility but is not an overly fast skater.
Future
Will join the Minnesota Gophers for 2008-09. At this point Matson appears to be limited to a depth player role at higher levels, but he’s so far from the NHL it’s difficult to forecast with much certainty.
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: April, 16th 2008
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