MATTHEW ROBERTSON

SHOOTS: LEFT HEIGHT: 6’4” W E I GH T: 201 B ORN: MARCH 9, 2001 DEFENSEMAN BIRTHPLACE: ,

A second round draft choice of the Rangers in 2019, Matthew Robertson spent the last five seasons skating for the Edmonton Oil Kings in the WHL. Robert- son played in 22 games in 2020-21 and tallied four goals and 18 assists for 22 points. The Edmonton, Alberta native has served as an alternate since 2018-19.

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• Parents are Dean and Roxanne. Dean is a police officer and Roxanne is a Nickname: Robo speech therapist. Has a brother, Tyler, who played hockey the last three Superpower he’d most like to have: Ability to fly seasons for NAIT in the ACAC Hidden talent: “I’m really good at ping pong.” • Draws inspiration from his father, who is a cancer survivor. “He got diag- Person he’d trade places with for a day: Bill Gates nosed when I was 13 years old,” said Robertson. “He needed surgery, ther- Actor that would play him in a movie: Rob Schneider apy, the whole bit. Seeing him battle and what he went through had a huge On his bucket list: Travel to the Bahamas impact on me. It gives me strength whenever I face any sort of adversity.” Other sport he’d like to play professionally: Wide receiver in foot- • Grew up an avid fan of the and lists Ryan Smyth as his ball hockey idol. Also cheered for the Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors • Hobbies include golf and tennis Favorite meal: Steak • His favorite quote is “You miss 100 percent of the shots you don’t take.” Gameday meal: Chicken and pasta with meat sauce Book: The Hunger Games Movie: The Choice TV show: Prison Break App: Instagram