Senior (2010-11): Competed in 39 games, scoring four goals and 13 assists for 17 points. Tallied the tying goal on 10/30/10 at Miami in a 2-2 tie. Blocked 45 shots, including four at Michigan on 11/19/10 and another four against Notre Dame in the CCHA Tournament on 3/12/11.

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): Played in three games for LSSU.

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...2005graduate 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