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What They Are Saying About Matthew Knies
7/14/2021 4:46:00 PM | Men's Hockey
Matthew Knies brings size, skill and grit -- everything you want in today's game. He is going to become a leader and one of the most feared players around the Big Ten because there's nothing he can't do.Bob Motzko, Gopher Hockey Head Coach
The way Knies establishes body positioning drives his value in every dimension of the game. He tries to be first on every puck at all costs, getting his leg in front of his opponent’s, then coming across their body with his hips to seal off the defender. Some off-puck awareness makes Knies a bit of a scoring threat, hunting space after passing.Elite Prospects
Knies is a big forward with an ability to get to the net and make plays in tight. He has a good shot, but also is a solid passer, making good reads with effective distribution. His ability to create trouble at the net-front also helped his teammates pick up the garbage if he didn’t bury it himself. For a big guy, there’s some nice fluidity in Knies’s game, without losing the edge...I’m looking forward to seeing how he continues to round out his game at the University of Minnesota starting next season.Chris Peters, Hockey Sense
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