Mat Robson

Photo by: Brad Rempel

Position:
Goalie
Ht./Wt.:
6-3 / 190
Class:
Junior
Hometown:
Mississauga, Ont.

PRONUNCIATION

CAREER NOTES
Posted a 21-17-5 record over two seasons with the Gophers • set a new program record with a career save percentage of .924 while his career goals against average of 2.57 ranks seventh • two-time letter winner (2018, 2019) • Academic All-Big Ten (2019) • signed a two-year entry-level contract with the Minnesota Wild following his junior season, foregoing his senior year with the Gophers.

2018-19 | JUNIOR SEASON
Honorable Mention All-Big Ten • finalist for Big Ten Goaltender of the Year • made 31 starts and 31 appearances in his final season with Minnesota, posting a 14-12-4 record • recorded a .921 save percentage and a goals against average of 2.78 • allowed two goals or fewer in 15 of his 31 starts including each of his final five appearances for the Maroon & Gold • earned second letter • earned Minnesota's Tom Mohr Playoff Most Valuable Player Award • Academic All-Big Ten.

2017-18 | SOPHOMORE SEASON
Made 14 starts and 14 appearances in his first season on the ice for the Gophers • recorded a 7-5-1 record with two shutouts, a 2.11 GAA and a .933 save percentage • became eligible midway through the 2017-18 campaign and made his Gophers debut on Dec. 9, 2017 at Ohio State • picked up his first career win in a 4-1 victory over Army West Point on Dec. 30, 2017 • earned his first career shutout with 34 saves in a 2-0 win over No. 1 St. Cloud State on Jan. 7, 2018 • added his second career shutout with 25 saves against No. 1 Notre Dame in a 1-0 overtime win on Jan. 26, 2018 • his 55 saves at Penn State on Feb. 24, 2018 were a career high and six saves off from Minnesota's school record in regulation • earned first letter.

JUNIORS
Closed out his juniors career by helping the Penticton Vees claim the 2017 British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) Fred Page Cup to earn a spot in the 2017 Western Canada Cup • 2017 BCHL First Team All-Star • led the BCHL in regular-season wins (35), shutouts (six) and minutes (2,910) while finishing second in the league in goals against average (1.94) and save percentage (.930) • played with fellow Gopher Sam Rossini at Penticton • continues a Penticton pipeline to Minnesota that includes Jack Ramsey, Mike Reilly, Connor Reilly and Ryan Reilly • previously played with the Toronto Patriots and the Lindsay Muskies in the Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL) and at Clarkson.

PERSONAL
Native of Mississaugu, Ontario • son of Stephen and Helen Robson • has one sister, Sarah, and one brother, Alyn • plans to study business • lists winning the BCHL championship as his most memorable sports thrill.