Sophomore (2008-09): Scored his first collegiate goal during a 2-1 victory over Ferris State (10/31)...Blocked four shots to help secure a 2-0 victory over Michigan State (1/30)...Contributed 2-1--3 during three Central Collegiate Hockey Association First-Round playoff games against Western Michigan...Finished third on the team in blocked shots with 43.

Freshman (2007-08): Totaled 12-30--42 in 45 regular-season games with the Nepean Raiders of the Central Junior A Hockey League in 2006-07...Is regarded as one of the most-distinguished captains in the Raiders' history after helping Nepean reach the CJHL finals five straight seasons...Was ranked third in the CJHL in points by a defenseman during the CJHL Playoffs with 4-4--8 in 16 games and was ranked fifth in the CJHL in regular-season points by a defenseman.

Prior to LSSU: Totaled 12-30--42 in 45 regular-season games with the Nepean Raiders of the Central Junior A Hockey League in 2006-07...Is regarded as one of the most-distinguished captains in the Raiders' history after helping Nepean reach the CJHL finals five straight seasons...Was ranked third in the CJHL in points by a defenseman during the CJHL Playoffs with 4-4--8 in 16 games and was ranked fifth in the CJHL in regular-season points by a defenseman.

Personal: Son of Gerard and Laure Cowie...2005 graduate of St. Joseph High School in Nepean, Ont....Planning to major in business administration.

All About Matt:

Parents' Name: Gerard and Laure

Hometown: Nepean, Ont.

Favorite food: Chicken

Favorite restaurant: Ang-gio's

What I want to do after I graduate (other than play hockey): Travel

If I had one wish, it would be: To be able to fly

Advice I would give to youngsters: Be non-judgemental

Worst fear: Being unhappy

I love hockey because...: Of the friends I've made

The most important lesson I have learned: Listen to your coaches

Best experience this summer: Weddings

Major: Finance and Economics

Favorite class: Business Law

Siblings: Katie, Anna, Scott, and Craig

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