The 18-year-old was born in Scottsdale, Ariz., where his dad, Keith, played parts of five seasons with the Coyotes when they relocated to Phoenix ahead of the 1996-97 season. Matthew, of course, came along shortly after that.
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Category Archives: NHL
Scott Mayfield answers the call with goal for Islanders
When Scott Mayfield got to practice in Bridgeport Tuesday morning, he was told “treat it like a morning skate.” So while the rest of his minor league teammates were doing their daily drills, the defenseman was focusing on the possibility he was going to play in the Big Show hours later.
People Are Mad At Edmonton Oilers’ Pat Maroon For Calling The NHL “A Man’s Game”
It’s bullshit but I get it. I understand what these assholes are talking about. Being able to tolerate pain isn’t something that is inherently masculine. But it’s not like Pat Maroon went out to make this comment specifically to say women can’t tolerate pain
Patrick Maroon does a disservice to fallen former NHL players by dismissing concussions
Insisting that hockey is a “man’s game” only obfuscates the real issue here. This isn’t about gender or manliness. Concussion awareness is about living well, especially after your career is over.
Five Reasons The Lightning Should Trade Ben Bishop Now
It might have made sense to keep pending free agent Ben Bishop all year – if the Lightning were healthy and not in a dogfight for a playoff berth.
Pat Maroon on the defensive after ‘man’s game’ comment
The Edmonton forward was asked Sunday about the decision made by the NHL to remove Connor McDavid from the game after the Oilers captain smacked his chin on the ice in a collision with Wild defenceman Jared Spurgeon.
Oilers’ Patrick Maroon ‘doesn’t get’ why NHL needs concussion spotters for a ‘man’s game’
Another issue with Maroon’s comments: the general mentality of the NHL player when it comes to head injuries. The league and its players pride themselves on playing through pain for a chance at a win. You even see it in the memes populated by fans.
Flames’ Matthew Tkachuk: Notches power-play assist
Tkachuk also owns huge upside, which isn’t a common characteristic for players who frequent the sin bin. He’s a rock-solid winger in leagues including PIM.
Fanning the Flames:Tkachuk Family Makes Special Visit to See their Young NHL Star
Don’t let the Boston accents fool you; the members of Charlestown’s Tkachuk family are rooting for the Calgary Flames.
Minnesota Wild Prospect Update
This year’s first round draft choice continues to build on a stellar freshman campaign for the Wisconsin Badgers. His description as a highly skilled scorer has been spot on so far this year.
