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Matt Pelech
Matt Pelech
Defenceman
Number: 56
Height: 6' 4"
Weight: 235
Shoots: Right
Born: 4 Sep 1987  (Age 25)
Birthplace: Toronto, ON, Canada
Drafted: CGY / 2005 NHL Entry Draft
Round: 1st (26th overall)

Stanley Cup Playoff Notes:

- Has never appeared in a postseason

 

2012-13 Game Notes

- Converted to right wing from defense this season

- Appeared in two games with San Jose

- Finished 5th in the AHL, first on the team, with 238 penalty minutes

 

FIN FACTS

- Is the nephew of Mike Gillis and his two brothers Adam (Erie – OHL) and Mike (Cincinnati – ECHL/Worcester – AHL) both play hockey



2008-09 HIGHLIGHTS:
has posted identical offensive numbers in his second year as his first with Quad City: goals (3), assists (6), points (9), gp (59), pims (130) ... recalled from Quad City on April 3 ... played his first career NHL game on Apr.3 CGY 0 @ MIN 4, registering 17:49 in ice time and two blocked shots ... registered his 1st NHL point (an assist) as well as his 1st fight on Apr.6 LA 1 @ CGY 4

FIGHT CARD:
vs. Brian Boyle (Apr.6 vs. Los Angeles)