USHL Dubuque Fighting Saints

Mike Matheson Named USHL Defensive Player of the Week

Published on March 20, 2012 under United States Hockey League (USHL)
Dubuque Fighting Saints News Release


DUBUQUE, Iowa - One member of the Fighting Saints secured some league-wide recognition after the team grabbed four of six points this past weekend. Mike Matheson was named USHL Defensive Player of the Week after collecting three points, including two goals and an assist, over three games for the Fighting Saints. The defenseman scored a goal and dished out an assist in Thursday's 4-1 win over Team USA. He also equaled a season high when he finished the contest with a plus-three rating.

Matheson completed the weekend scoring his ninth goal of the season just sixteen seconds into Saturday's loss to Waterloo. He also helped the Saints and their league-best penalty kill successfully deny 12-of-13 opponent power play chances during the three-game stretch. The 18-year-old from Pointe-Claire, Quebec has put up 22 points, nine goals and thirteen assists, in 45 games during his first USHL season. A top prospect for the 2012 NHL Draft who is committed to play NCAA hockey at Boston College, Matheson is tied for third among all League defensemen with nine goals.

The Fighting Saints will play twice on the road this weekend, travelling to Nebraska to take on Lincoln and Tri-City. The following weekend, Dubuque will begin a stretch of five of six games at home to close out the regular season schedule. For tickets, fans should visit DubuqueFightingSaints.com, call (563) 583-6880, or visit the Mystique Community Ice Center Box Office.

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