7
Matt Garbowsky (F)
Colorado Eagles
| Name: |
Matt Garbowsky |
| Number: |
7 |
| Pos.: |
F |
| Shoots: |
L |
| Height: |
5-10 |
| Weight: |
190 |
| Birthdate: |
1990-07-26 |
| Birthplace: |
St. George, ON |
Biography
The 26 year-old is coming off a season in which he posted new career-highs in goals (36), assists (45) and points (81). He would go on to be named to both the All-ECHL First Team, as well as the First Team of the 2017 ECHL All-Star Team, capturing MVP honors after posting two goals and two assists in the annual ECHL All-Star Classic. The 5-foot-10, 185-pound center helped Colorado secure it’s first-ever Kelly Cup Championship, collecting six goals and nine assists in 20 postseason contests.
Garbowsky experienced a highly-acclaimed career at the NCAA level in four seasons at the Rochester Institute of Technology. During his collegiate career, he amassed 114 points in 128 games, was named the AHA Player of the Year, captured an AHA Championship, was named to the AHA All-Star Team and was also a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award, given annually to the most outstanding player in NCAA hockey.
In addition to his time with the Eagles, Garbowsky registered seven goals and 14 assists in 33 games with the Elmira Jackals during the 2015-16 season and has also appeared in 24 games with the Rochester Americans of the AHL, after making his professional debut with the Americans at the conclusion of the 2014-15 season.
