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

Sophomore (2008-09): Scored his firstcollegiate goal during a 2-1 victory over Ferris State(10/31)...Blocked four shots to help secure a 2-0 victory overMichigan State (1/30)...Contributed 2-1--3 during three CentralCollegiate Hockey Association First-Round playoff games againstWestern Michigan...Finished third on the team in blocked shots with43.

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

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

Personal: Son of Gerard and Laurie Cowie...2005graduate of St. Joseph High School in Nepean, Ont....Majoring inbusiness administration.

All About Matt:

Parents’ Name:Gerard and Laurie

Hometown: Nepean,Ont.

Most memorable athleticmoment: Winning Fred Page Championship

My biggest challenge in hockeyis...: Getting noticed

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

The most important lesson Ihave learned: Keep your head up

Advice I would give toyoungsters: Listen to your coach

The game I am looking forwardto most this season: Home opener

Best part of Taffy AbelArena: Our dressing room

The most important lesson Ihave learned: Listen to your coaches

Why I chose LSSU: Itsa small school

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

Person I would most like to meet: JacquesFresco

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