Stefan Matteau (born February 23, 1994) is an

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professional

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for

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of the

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(SHL). Matteau was born in

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, but grew up in

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Playing career

Matteau was drafted 29th overall in the 2012 NHL Draft by the

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. He is described as a rugged power forward who plays a hard-nose style. Matteau debuted for the Devils on January 19, 2013, against the

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. Matteau signed an entry-level contract with the Devils on August 14, 2012. He played in his sixth NHL game on February 7, 2013, against the

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, making his contract take effect. Matteau recorded both his first career NHL point and goal at 16:31 into the second period on February 9, 2013, against

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of the

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at the

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. During the 2015–16 season, having been unable to attain a regular forward role, Matteau was traded by the Devils to the

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in exchange for

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on February 29, 2016. On July 1, 2017, Matteau as a free agent signed a one-year, two-way deal the

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. After two seasons within the Golden Knights organization, Matteau left Vegas as a free agent. On August 22, 2019, Matteau was signed to a one-year AHL contract with the

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, affiliate to the

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. Serving in a leadership role with the Monsters, Matteau registered 12 goals and 28 points through 50 games in the 2019–20 season, before he was signed to a two-year, two-way contract with the Blue Jackets on February 19, 2020, and was immediately recalled to join the Blue Jackets in his return to the NHL. He scored his first NHL goal in more than four years in his first game with the Blue Jackets on February 20, 2020, against the Philadelphia Flyers, the same team he had scored his last NHL goal on December 4, 2015, while a member of the New Jersey Devils. On July 29, 2021, having left the Blue Jackets organization, Matteau was signed as a free agent to a one-year, two-way contract with the

Colorado Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche (colloquially known as the Avs) are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division in the Western Conference. The Avalanche play thei ...

. After attending the 2021 Avalanche training camp, Matteau was originally re-assigned to AHL affiliate, the

Colorado Eagles The Colorado Eagles are a professional minor league ice hockey team based in Loveland, Colorado. The Eagles play in the Pacific Division of the American Hockey League. The Eagles were founded as an expansion franchise in 2003 in the Central Hoc ...

. Before making an appearance with the Eagles, Matteau was recalled by the Avalanche and made his debut in the second game of the season on October 16, 2021, against the

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. During the first-period and featuring on Colorado's fourth-line, Matteau suffered a high ankle sprain which subsequently ruled him out long-term. Returning to health after four-months on the injured reserve, Matteau was re-assigned to the AHL and made his Eagles debut on February 26, 2022. Remaining with the Eagles for the remainder of the campaign, Matteau added a veteran presence and contributed with 10 points through 20 games. He added 3 goals in the playoffs with the Colorado Eagles, before falling in the Pacific Division Finals against the

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. As a free agent at the conclusion of his contract with the Avalanche, Matteau opted to sign his first contract abroad after signing a two-year deal with Swedish club, Linköping HC of the SHL, on July 29, 2022.

International play

Matteau represented United States at the

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Personal life

Matteau is the son of former NHL player

Stéphane Matteau Stéphane Matteau (born September 2, 1969) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played over 800 regular-season games in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted in the second round, 25th overall, by the Calgary Flames i ...

, who is known for scoring the double overtime game seven goal for the

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in the Eastern Conference Finals against the New Jersey Devils in the 1994 playoffs. His sister,

Alyson Matteau Alyson Matteau (born December 17, 1997) is a Canadian-American ice hockey defender, currently playing with the Buffalo Beauts of the National Women's Hockey League (NWHL). She is currently the second all-time leading scorer among University of ...

currently plays professionally for the NWHL's

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, after captaining the University of Maine Black Bears. Matteau was born in Chicago, when his father was a member of the

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, and lived in New York City, St. Louis, Silicon Valley and South Florida during his father's career, before his family settled in the Montreal area.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

References

External links

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