Matt Stephenson

Matt Stephenson (born March 3, 1984) is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey defenceman.

This article is about the Canadian ice hockey player. For the British racehorse trainer and jockey, see Matt Stephenson (racehorse trainer).

Matt Stephenson
Born (1984-03-03) March 3, 1984
Midland, Ontario, Canada
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 204 lb (93 kg; 14 st 8 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Right
Played for AHL
Texas Stars
Providence Bruins
Iowa Stars
ECHL
Missouri Mavericks
Idaho Steelheads
EIHL
Sheffield Steelers
NHL Draft Undrafted
Playing career 2008–present

Stephenson spent his junior hockey in the Ontario Junior Hockey League with the Parry Sound Shamrocks, Cambridge Winter Hawks, and Nepean Raiders.[1][2]

Stephenson played NCAA Division I College Ice Hockey with St. Cloud State University for four seasons from the 2004-05 season through the 2007-08 season.[1] During the 2007-08 season, Stephenson served as St. Cloud State's Captain and was one of only 5 players to play in every game.[1]

After completing his collegiate career, Stephenson signed an Amateur Try Out contract with the Iowa Stars of the American Hockey League for the remainder of the 2007-08 season.[2][3]

During the following season, Stepehnson played in 53 games for the Idaho Steelheads of the ECHL and 17 games for the Providence Bruins of the American Hockey League.[3][4]

On September 11, 2009, Stephenson was signed by the Texas Stars of the American Hockey League.[5] On September 17, 2010, it was announced that Stephenson was invited to the 2009 Training Camp of the Dallas Stars, before being cut from Dallas' camp and returned to the Texas Stars.[6][7][8] Stephenson spent the entire 2009-10 season with the Texas Stars, appearing in 61 games.[9]

Stephenson re-signed with the Texas Stars for the 2010-11 season and would attend the 2010 Training Camp for the Dallas Stars.[9][10] After attending Dallas' 2010 Training Camp, Stephenson played his second consecutive season with the Texas Stars for its 2010-11 season.[11]

For the 2011-12 season, Stephenson signed with the Sheffield Steelers of the British Elite Ice Hockey League.[11] Stephenson would again play for the Steelers for the 2012-13 season.[12]

On August 13, 2013, Stepehnson signed with the Missouri Mavericks of the Central Hockey League for the 2013-14 season.[13] On February 6, 2015, the Mavericks, now part of the ECHL, re-signed Stephenson, who had not played Professional Hockey since his last stint with the Mavericks, for the remainder of the 2014-15 season.[14] Stephenson retired from Professional Ice Hockey at the end of the 2014-15 season.[15]

For the 2018-19 ECHL season, Matt is the color commentator for the Mavericks on KSMO-TV’s Friday Night Ice broadcasts.

Awards and honours
Award Year
William Radovich Award (most improved player) 2004–05[1]
All-WCHA Academic Team 2005-06, 2006-07, 2007-08[1]
WCHA Scholar-Athlete Award 2005-06[1]
All-CHL Team (First Team All-Star) 2013–14[16]
CHL Best of The Best Poll: Best Defensive Defenseman 2013-14[17]
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References
  1. "Matt Stephenson". Fred's World of Hockey. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved February 14, 2015.
  2. "Stars Sign D Matt Stephenson to ATO". OurSportsCentral.com. April 2, 2008. Retrieved February 14, 2015.
  3. "Matt Stephenson (D)". ECHL. Archived from the original on February 14, 2015. Retrieved February 14, 2015.
  4. "Matt Stephenson (D)". AHL. Retrieved February 14, 2015.
  5. "Stars Sign New Players, Release Preseason Schedule". The Austin Chronicle. September 11, 2009. Retrieved February 14, 2015.
  6. "2009 Dallas Stars Training Camp Alphabetical/Numerical Roster" (PDF). Dallas Stars. Retrieved February 14, 2015.
  7. "DALLAS STARS OPEN TRAINING CAMP THIS WEEKEND". Texas Stars. September 17, 2009. Archived from the original on February 14, 2015. Retrieved February 14, 2015.
  8. Worley, Brandon (September 21, 2009). "Dallas Stars Training Camp: Roster Trimmed to 36". DefendingBigD.com. Retrieved February 14, 2015.
  9. "TEXAS STARS AGREE TO TERMS WITH DEFENSEMAN MATT STEPHENSON". Texas Stars. Archived from the original on February 15, 2015. Retrieved February 14, 2015.
  10. "Dallas Stars Training Camp Guide - 2010-2011" (PDF). Dallas Stars. Retrieved February 14, 2015.
  11. Westerdale, Bob (July 28, 2011). "Steelers Sign D-Man Work Horse". Sheffield Star. Retrieved February 14, 2015.
  12. "FINNERTY CONFIDENT AS WE ENTER THE FINAL STAGES OF PREPARATION". Sheffield Steelers. Archived from the original on February 15, 2015. Retrieved February 14, 2015.
  13. "Mavericks Sign Defensemen Stephenson and Hayes". OurSportsCentral.com. August 13, 2013. Retrieved February 14, 2015.
  14. "Mavericks Sign Matt Stephenson". OurSportsCentral.com. February 6, 2015. Retrieved February 14, 2015.
  15. Althaus, Bill (July 25, 2015). "Season Can't Start Soon Enough for Matvichuk". The Examiner. Retrieved July 29, 2015.
  16. "2013-14 All-CHL Team Announced". OurSportsCentral.com. March 24, 2014. Retrieved February 14, 2015.
  17. Harding, Matthew (March 19, 2014). "2013-14 CHL Best of the Best Poll". MinorLeagueHockeyReport.com. Archived from the original on February 14, 2015. Retrieved February 14, 2015.
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