ECHL Colorado Eagles

-- Eagles Add Former Hobey Baker Finalist Matt

Published on August 16, 2016 under ECHL (ECHL)
Colorado Eagles News Release


WINDSOR, Colo. - The Colorado Eagles announced Tuesday that they have agreed to terms with forward Matt Garbowsky for the 2016-17 season. The 25 year-old is coming off a rookie season with the Elmira Jackals in which he notched seven goals and 14 assists in 33 games. He has also appeared in 24 total games with the Rochester Americans of the AHL, after making his professional debut with the Americans at the conclusion of the 2014-15 season.

"We're very excited to have Matt in Colorado," said Eagles head coach Aaron Schneekloth. "His track record really speaks for itself, he's a Hobey Baker finalist, a strong two-way centerman who competes hard every day and he's coming here looking to take that next step in his pro career."

A 5-foot-10, 185-pound center, Garbowsky experienced a highly-acclaimed career at the NCAA level in four seasons at the Rochester Institute of Technology. During his collegiate career, Garbowsky amassed 114 points in 128 games, was named the AHA Player of the Year, captured an AHA Championship, was named to the AHA All-Star Team and was also a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award, given annually to the most outstanding player in NCAA hockey.

"I want to come in and make an immediate impact," said Garbowsky. "I've heard nothing but tremendous things about the Eagles organization and the community that surrounds it. I'm excited to have a great season."

Garbowsky's tenure at the junior level was also filled with prestigious accolades, as he collected 71 goals and 62 assists in two seasons with the Powell River Kings of the BCHL. He would lead the league in goal scoring during the 2010-11 season, scoring 44 goals in 56 games, eventually being named the BCHL Coastal MVP and landing a spot on the All-Star Team.

Season tickets for the 2016-17 season are on-sale now and can be reserved with a $50 deposit per seat by calling the Eagles ticket office at 970-686-SHOT (7468).

The 2016-17 regular season home schedule kicks off on Saturday, October 15th when the Eagles host the Rapid City Rush. A complete schedule can be found at www.ColoradoEagles.com.

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