Matt Koalska

Matthew James Koalska (born May 16, 1980 in Saint Paul, Minnesota) is a retired American professional ice hockey center. He was drafted in the fifth round, 154th overall, by the Nashville Predators in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft.

Matt Koalska
Born (1980-05-16) May 16, 1980
Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
Position Center
Shot Left
Played for NHL
 New York Islanders
AHL
 Bridgeport Sound Tigers
 Hershey Bears
 Binghamton Senators
NHL Draft 154th overall, 2000
Nashville Predators
Playing career 2004–2007

Playing career

Koalska played his college hockey at the University of Minnesota from 2000–2004 winning two National Championships.

Koalska made his professional debut with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers of the American Hockey League in the 2004–05 season. He appeared in three NHL games with the New York Islanders in the 2005–06 season, going scoreless.[1] On January 5, 2007, the Islanders traded Koalska to the Ottawa Senators in exchange for defenceman Tomas Malec. Koalska finished the season with the Senators' AHL affiliate, the Binghamton Senators before signing in the off-season with HC Bolazno in the Italian Elite League. However, Koalska did not play with Bolazno, having to retire due to a heart condition. He returned to University of Minnesota to complete his degree.

Career statistics
Regular season Playoffs
SeasonTeamLeague GPGAPtsPIM GPGAPtsPIM
1999–00 Twin City Vulcans USHL 5724345819 1355104
2000–01 U. of Minnesota NCAA 4210142436 —————
2001–02 U. of Minnesota NCAA 4410233334 —————
2002–03 U. of Minnesota NCAA 419314026 —————
2003–04 U. of Minnesota NCAA 4413263944 —————
2004–05 Bridgeport Sound Tigers AHL 60781522 —————
2005–06 Bridgeport Sound Tigers AHL 7519304982 72130
2005–06 New York Islanders NHL 30002 —————
2006–07 Bridgeport Sound Tigers AHL 30000 —————
2006–07 Hershey Bears AHL 113254 —————
2006–07 Binghamton Senators AHL 37561122 —————
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References
  1. "Player bio" NY Islanders


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