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He was selected in the seventh round of the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.
15 Interesting Facts About Matthew Roy
Matthew Roy is an American defenseman who has played for the Los Angeles Kings and currently plays for the Washington Capitals, known for his consistent play on the blueline.
Position
Defense
Jersey
#8
Status
Active
Teams
6
Facts
15
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He signed a significant six-year contract with his current team, the Washington Capitals, as a free agent in 2024.
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He won the Clark Cup with the Indiana Ice during the 2013-14 season.
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He played college hockey for Michigan Tech University, where he earned All-WCHA honors.
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His NHL debut was in a 4-2 loss against the Boston Bruins.
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He recorded his first career NHL assist on a goal scored by Austin Wagner.
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He was a co-winner of his college team's MVP award, the Merv Youngs Award, in 2017.
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He spent three seasons playing Tier 1 Elite Hockey League hockey with Victory Honda, serving as captain for the U18 team.
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He immediately joined the Ontario Reign, the Kings' AHL affiliate, on an amateur try-out after signing his entry-level contract.
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He was called up to the NHL after playing 44 games with the Ontario Reign during the 2018-19 season.
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He signed a three-year, $9.45 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Kings in March 2021.
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He represented the United States at the 2021 World Championships, recording one assist in eight games.
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His college plus-minus rating ranked third amongst freshmen in the NCAA during his first season at Michigan Tech.
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His playing rights were transferred to the Dubuque Fighting Saints after his USHL team, the Indiana Ice, disbanded following the 2013-14 season.
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He was one of six players from Michigan on the Indiana Ice team that captured the 2014 Clark Cup.
About Matthew Roy
Matthew Roy is an American defenseman who was drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in 2015. After a successful collegiate career at Michigan Tech and time in the AHL, he made his NHL debut in 2019 and played six seasons with the Kings before signing with the Washington Capitals in 2024. He is known for his steady defensive play and contributes offensively from the blueline.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Clark Cup Champion
2014
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WCHA Second All-Star Team
2016
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WCHA First All-Star Team
2017
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Merv Youngs Award (Team MVP)
2017
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Matthew Roy.
Player Info
Country: United States
Position: Defense
Jersey #: 8
Status: Active
Age: 31 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 1" (185 cm)
Weight: 201 lbs (91 kg)
Born: Canton, Michigan
Career Stats
Seasons: 7
Goals: 27
Assists: 103
Points: 130
Teams: 6
Drafted: 2015
Round: 7th
Teams & Career
Victory Honda 18U AAA Indiana Ice Michigan Tech University Ontario Reign Los Angeles Kings Washington Capitals
Matthew Roy plays for 6 different teams during his 7 seasons career. He was originally drafted 7th overall by the Los Angeles Kings in 2015.