Matt Leitner Explained

Matt Leitner
Played For:Milwaukee Admirals
Ontario Reign
Springfield Thunderbirds
Utica Comets
Position:Forward
Birth Date:27 November 1990
Birth Place:Los Alamitos, California, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:9
Weight Lb:190
Shoots:Left
Draft:Undrafted
Career Start:2015
Career End:2018

Matt Leitner (born November 27, 1990) is an American former professional ice hockey player who played in the American Hockey League (AHL).

Playing career

Leitner was named an ACHA All-American (West First Team) as a senior at Minnesota State after leading the Mavericks in scoring with nine goals and 32 assists for 41 points in 2014–15. In his junior year, Leitner's outstanding play was rewarded with a selection to the 2013–14 All-WCHA First Team.[1]

Following his third full professional season in 2018–19, Leitner ended his playing career in accepting an assistant coaching role at the collegiate level with California State University, Long Beach.

Awards and honors

AwardYear
All-WCHA Third Team2012–13
All-WCHA First Team2013–14[2]
All-WCHA First Team2014–15[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Seven Minnesota State players named All-WCHA. Mankato Free Press.
  2. Web site: College Hockey News: Kunyk, Daniels Take Top WCHA Honors. collegehockeynews.com.
  3. News: All-WCHA Teams. College Hockey Historical Archives. 2014-04-13.