Minnesota Wild Signs G Matt Hackett To Entry-Level Contract

Published on March 17, 2010 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Plymouth Whalers News Release


SAINT PAUL/MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - Minnesota Wild General Manager Chuck Fletcher today announced the National Hockey League (NHL) club has signed goaltender Matt Hackett to a three-year, entry level contract.

"Matt is a big goalie who has played a lot of minutes the last two seasons in Plymouth," Fletcher said. "His numbers have improved in each of his junior seasons, and he was recognized this season by being invited to Canada's World Junior camp. We look forward to continuing to see Matt develop in our system."

Hackett, 20 (3/7/90), went 33-18-3 with a 2.62 GAA and a.925 SV% in 56 games with Plymouth of the Ontario Hockey League this season. Hackett ranked second in the OHL in SV%, third in wins, tied for fourth in shutouts (four) and fifth in GAA. Hackett represented the Western Conference team at the OHL All-Star Classic, attended Canada's World Junior selection camp, and also played for the OHL All-Stars at the Canada-Russia Subway Super Series game in Windsor. In the 2008-09 season, Hackett went 34-15-3 with a 3.04 GAA and a.913 SV%. Hackett also set a Plymouth franchise record by starting 40 consecutive games Jan. 9-April 11, 2009. He ranked as the top North American goaltender available in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft by the Central Scouting Services. The 6-foot-3, 170-pound native of London, Ont., was Minnesota's third-round pick (No. 77 overall) in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. Hackett is the nephew of former NHL goaltender Jeff Hackett.

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