Matthew Peca (born April 27, 1993) is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward currently playing for the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was recognized for his outstanding play with the Bobcats when he was named as a freshman to the 2011–12 ECAC Hockey All-Rookie Team,[2] and in his final season was named to the 2014–15 All-ECAC Hockey First Team and team co-captain. Remember that “Michael Peca” nameplate that greeted Matthew Peca when he first walked into the Crunch locker room? Matthew Peca has been asked about a hockey player he is not related to and has never met more times than he can count. [11] On January 4, 2018, Peca was named to the 2018 AHL All-Star game. Matthew Peca | “Honestly, I surprised myself with how well I did,” said Peca.

He was selected by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the seventh round (201st overall) of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. SUBSCRIBE: http://goha.bs/1qHH4pZ

In 2018, he was signed by with Montreal Canadiens to a 2 year / $2,600,000 contract, including $2,600,000 in guaranteed. Position von den Tampa Bay Lightning berücksichtigt, bevor er von 2011 bis 2015 die Quinnipiac University besuchte. He laughed telling the story how the first day Peca arrived at Syracuse, "Michael Peca" was on the nameplate above his locker. “You don’t have to look very far to get involved in hockey there,” Peca said.

[3], After graduation, Peca signed an amateur try out with the Tampa Bay Lightning's American Hockey League affiliate, the Syracuse Crunch[4] before signing a two year entry level contract with the Lightning on April 1, 2015.

Nick Paul | “There are two really good arenas, and they are always looking for things to do. Frank, who ran a lab doing chemical and corrosion research, would split up his shifts to do so. Nikita Saizew 

Whenever I go home, there’s always something going on.”. Fathers of some of the Lightning players watch the game-day skate Monday in Toronto. Prior to turning professional, Peca played for the Pembroke Lumber Kings in the Central Canada Hockey League. But all those miles paid off, as Lightning scout Chris Yzerman (brother of GM Steve Yzerman) spotted Matt in the Ottawa area. It still hangs above his stall every time he laces up his skates at the War Memorial. ago] Height 5.09 -- Weight 182 [175 cm/83 kg] Drafted by Tampa Bay Lightning - round 7 #201 overall 2011 NHL Entry Draft Regular Season Playoffs ; Season Team Lge GP G A Pts PIM +/-GP G A Pts PIM; … Like the older Peca, the 5-foot-9, 165-pound Matthew is undersized.

That's five hours round trip. Logan Shaw | He did homework. Frank Peca drove Matt, 24, and a few other neighborhood kids two-and-a-half hours to Ottawa three-to-four days a week so that they could play more competitive youth hockey. All Rights Reserved. Matthew Peca was born on April 27, 1993, in Petawawa, Ontario, Canada to parents Frank (Father) but the details about his mother is not available yet. The Tampa Bay Lightning announced on December 27, 2016, that Peca would be called to the roster of the NHL.

[5], On December 27, 2016, the Tampa Bay Lightning announced that Peca would be called up to the NHL roster. The two Pecas took different routes to arrive in the professional hockey ranks. Talking about his personal life, there isn't any information if he is married or not.

After playing four years at Quinnipiac University, he made his NHL debut during the 2016–17 season.