University of Minnesota Athletics
2023-24 Men's Hockey Roster
Bryant, Matt
Jersey Number 35
Matt Bryant
- Position:
- Goaltender
- Ht./Wt.:
- 6-1 / 170
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- La Crosse, Wis.
- High School:
- La Crosse Central HS
- Major:
- Agricultural and Food Business Management
Bio
2023-24 | SOPHOMORE
• Did not appear in any game action during his first season with the Gophers
• Was an in-season addition to the roster in early November
• Earned first letter
JUNIOR/HIGH SCHOOL
• Spent the 2022-23 season with the University of Minnesota ACHA II team and tallied a 9-7-4 record
• Posted a 2.63 goals-against average and a .915 save percentage to go with three shutouts
• Earned a spot on the Western Collegiate Club Hockey Association (WCCHA) All-Conference Second Team and the All-Rookie First Team
• Drafted in the USHL twice coming in the 2019 Futures Draft by the Madison Capitols and the 2020 Entry Draft by the Omaha Lancers
• Competed in Tier I hockey for five years, compiling a 2.27 GAA and a .919 save percentage
• Played for the Cleveland Barons U18 AAA (2021-22), Omaha AAA Hockey Club U18 (2019-21), and Madison Capitols 16U AAA (2018-19)
• Selected to the 2018 USA Hockey National Development Camp and finished with a 2.40 GAA and a .915 save percentage
PERSONAL
• Son of Kevin and Michelle Bryant
• Has two older brothers, Kevin and Will, and a younger brother, Thomas
• Graduated from La Crosse Central High School in 2021
• Was an honor roll student in high school
• Enjoys golfing, fishing, and graphic design in his free time
• Chose to attend the University of Minnesota because "I always wanted to attend a Big Ten school and play hockey. Minnesota has given me the opportunity to continue playing the sport I love and also allow me to get a great education. The campus and athletic programs are the best in the country. From the moment I stepped on campus, I knew this is where I wanted to be."
• Did not appear in any game action during his first season with the Gophers
• Was an in-season addition to the roster in early November
• Earned first letter
JUNIOR/HIGH SCHOOL
• Spent the 2022-23 season with the University of Minnesota ACHA II team and tallied a 9-7-4 record
• Posted a 2.63 goals-against average and a .915 save percentage to go with three shutouts
• Earned a spot on the Western Collegiate Club Hockey Association (WCCHA) All-Conference Second Team and the All-Rookie First Team
• Drafted in the USHL twice coming in the 2019 Futures Draft by the Madison Capitols and the 2020 Entry Draft by the Omaha Lancers
• Competed in Tier I hockey for five years, compiling a 2.27 GAA and a .919 save percentage
• Played for the Cleveland Barons U18 AAA (2021-22), Omaha AAA Hockey Club U18 (2019-21), and Madison Capitols 16U AAA (2018-19)
• Selected to the 2018 USA Hockey National Development Camp and finished with a 2.40 GAA and a .915 save percentage
PERSONAL
• Son of Kevin and Michelle Bryant
• Has two older brothers, Kevin and Will, and a younger brother, Thomas
• Graduated from La Crosse Central High School in 2021
• Was an honor roll student in high school
• Enjoys golfing, fishing, and graphic design in his free time
• Chose to attend the University of Minnesota because "I always wanted to attend a Big Ten school and play hockey. Minnesota has given me the opportunity to continue playing the sport I love and also allow me to get a great education. The campus and athletic programs are the best in the country. From the moment I stepped on campus, I knew this is where I wanted to be."
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Wednesday, August 06
Meet the Newcomers: Teddy Townsend
Friday, July 18
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