Junior (2009-10): Scored his first goal of the season during a 2-1 win at Bowling Green (12/4)...Recorded two assists in the 5-1 victory over Northern Michigan (12/11)...Tallied his first career game-winning goal in the 2-0 victory at Robert Morris (1/3)...Received the coveted Gay Blade Award.

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 Laurie Cowie...2005 graduate of St. Joseph High School in Nepean, Ont....Majoring in business administration.

All About Matt:

Parents’ Name: Gerard and Laurie

Hometown: Nepean, Ont.

Most memorable athletic moment: Winning Fred Page Championship

My biggest challenge in hockey is...: Getting noticed

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

The most important lesson I have learned: Keep your head up

Advice I would give to youngsters: Listen to your coach

The game I am looking forward to most this season: Home opener

Best part of Taffy Abel Arena: Our dressing room

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

Why I chose LSSU: Its a small school

Person or people who have made the biggest impact on my hockey career: My mom

Person I would most like to meet: Jacques Fresco

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