2023-24 Men's Ice Hockey Roster

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20 Matthew Helpard

  • Class Sophomore
  • Position Defense
  • Height 6-0
  • Weight 190
  • Hometown Mulgrave, NS
  • Previous Team Norwich University (NCAA D-III)

Biography

2023-24 Season

  • Appeared in 10 games during his rookie season with the Roos

2022-23 Season
  • Played for Norwich University in Vermont
 
High School/ Juniors
  • Matthew attended Newbridge Academy where he competed in ice hockey
Personal
  • Born March 22, 2001
  • Son of Rhonda and Jason
  • Brother of Kailey and Meagan
  • Criminal Justice major
Fun Facts
Career Ambition: Law Enforcement
Who is Your Personal Hero/Idol and Why? Both of my parents because they are both well esteemed first responders back home and have done everything possible to give me the best chances to be successful in school, sports and life itself
Favorite Sports Team: Pittsburgh Penguins
Favorite Professional Athlete: Sidney Crosby and Kris Letang
Favorite Food: A good steak or burger
Favorite Song: I Don’t Want to Be- Gavin DeGraw
Favorite Music Artist: Too many
Favorite Movie: Old School
Favorite Sports Movie: Miracle
Why Did You Chose SUNY Canton: Chose to transfer here for the hockey and school of criminal justice
What Do You Like Most About SUNY Canton: I like the tight connection with my professors
Who is Your Favorite SUNY Canton Professor and Why? Professor Rahmatti, he is very helpful in the ways he teaches the class and is an all-around good guy.
What do you like most about your sports team/coach at SUNY Canton: I love how close and connected our team is already and that Coach Boak keeps us very accountable and focused on our goals.

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