Matt Elich
| Matt Elich | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 22, 1978 Grosse Pointe, MI, USA |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Weight | 200 lb (91 kg; 14 st 4 lb) |
| Position | Right Wing |
| Shot | Right |
| Played for | Tampa Bay Lightning |
| NHL Draft | 61st overall, 1997 Tampa Bay Lightning |
| Playing career | 1999–2009 |
Matthew Jon-Porter Elich (born September 22, 1978 in Grosse Pointe, Michigan) is an American professional ice hockey winger. He was drafted in the third round, 61st overall, by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft. He is currently playing with the Cardiff Devils of the EIHL.
Drafted from the Ontario Hockey League's Windsor Spitfires, Elich made his National Hockey League debut with the Lightning during the 1999–2000 season, appearing in eight games and scoring one goal. He appeared in eight more games for the Lightning during the 2000–01 season.