Jonathan Matsumoto

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Position Centre
Shoots Left
Height
Weight		 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
184 lb (83 kg/13 st 2 lb)
NHL Team (P)
Cur. team		 Philadelphia Flyers
Philadelphia (AHL)
Nationality Flag of Canada Canada
Born October 13, 1986 (1986-10-13) (age 21),
Ottawa, ON, CAN
NHL Draft 79th overall, 2006
Philadelphia Flyers
Pro career 2007 – present

Jonathan Matsumoto (born October 13, 1986 in Ottawa, Ontario) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He plays centre for the Philadelphia Phantoms in the American Hockey League (AHL).

[edit] Playing career

Matsumoto began playing collegiate hockey for the Bowling Green State University Falcons during the 2004-05 season. He became just the third freshman in Falcons' history to lead the team in scoring. After two successful seasons, he was drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers in the third round, 79th overall, of the 2006 NHL Entry Draft.

Following his junior season, he began working out with the Flyers' AHL affiliate, the Philadelphia Phantoms. Flyers' Management liked what they saw, and on March 14, 2007, Matsumoto decided to forgo his senior season and signed an entry level contract with the Flyers. He was assigned to the Phantoms and made his professional debut on March 16, 2007.

[edit] Career statistics

    Regular Season   Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2004–05 Bowling Green State University CCHA 36 18 14 32 22 2 2 0 2 0
2005–06 Bowling Green State University CCHA 36 20 28 48 43 2 2 0 2 0
2006–07 Bowling Green State University CCHA 38 11 22 33 70 2 0 2 2 4
2006–07 Philadelphia Phantoms AHL 16 2 2 4 10 -- -- -- -- --
2007–08 Philadelphia Phantoms AHL 77 20 24 44 52 12 2 2 4 10
CCHA totals 110 49 64 113 135 6 4 2 6 4
AHL totals 93 22 26 48 62 12 2 2 4 10

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