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NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Matthew Knies

7/21/2021 4:18:00 PM | Men's Hockey

GopherSports.com caught up with Matthew Knies (and his parents) to talk about the new Gophers forward.


MINNEAPOLIS -- Get to know signed Gopher Hockey prospect Matthew Knies -- one of the top North American skaters eligible for the upcoming 2021 NHL Entry Draft. 

GopherSports.com caught up with the Phoenix, Ariz., native to talk about what drew him to the University of Minnesota, how he started playing hockey and what he's expecting on draft night. 

Additionally, we talked to the top Matthew Knies experts -- his parents -- to get their insights into one of the newest members of the Maroon & Gold. 



 

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