Matt McElroy '16 Recruiting Profile

I hope to play college hockey at the highest level I can and I hope to play beyond college wherever I can. I have played hockey since I was 4 years old and I am nowhere near ready to quit. I hope to attend college for at least 4 years and get some type of law degree. I am also interested in coaching hockey someday.

I am a good candidate for a team because my teammates love playing with me and teams hate playing against me. I'm a good candidate for a team because I am a team player, my puck distribution is great, I am a fast skater, and my shots are fast and accurate. I love penalty killing, including blocking shots. I always try and skate my hardest, I am a very physical player and love contact, and I can perform under pressure.

What makes me different from other recruits is my physical level for my size, my speed, and my shot. I am on the small size for a hockey player but other teams will tell you I am fierce. I draw far more penalties than I take. I am a pass-first puck distributor. I love to fight on the boards, in the corners, and in front of the net. My speed and puck handling ability help on both offense and defense (penalty killing). Like on the ice, I challenge myself off the ice too. I take several honors and ap classes including chemistry, U.S. history, psychology, and English.