Written by: Jack Thompson

Matt Moulson: The Canadian Hockey Legend

Matt Moulson is a Canadian former ice hockey left winger, best known for his impressive 650-game career in the National Hockey League (NHL), with the majority of his games played for the New York Islanders and Buffalo Sabres.

Early Life and Junior Hockey

Moulson was born on November 1, 1983, in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. Growing up, he played minor hockey for various teams in the Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL), including the A Erindale, AA York Toros, and AAA North York Canadiens.

• He also attended Our Lady of Mount Carmel Secondary School in Mississauga, where he was part of the school's hockey team.
• After his midget career, Moulson signed with the Guelph Dominators Junior B club of the Midwestern Ontario Junior B League (OHA) for the 2000-01 and 2001-02 seasons.

College Hockey and NHL Draft

In the following four years, Moulson attended Cornell University, where he played for the Big Red ice hockey team of the ECAC Hockey conference.

• During his time at Cornell, Moulson was drafted 263rd overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.
• In 2006, he graduated from Cornell, where he served as team captain of the hockey team and was a member of the Quill and Dagger society in his senior year.

Professional Hockey Career

Moulson signed with the Los Angeles Kings as a free agent on an entry-level contract on September 1, 2006.

• He was then assigned to the Kings' minor league affiliate, the Manchester Monarchs of the American Hockey League (AHL), for the 2006-07 season, where he registered 57 points in 77 games.
• Moulson made his NHL debut in the 2007-08 season on November 2, 2007, against the San Jose Sharks.
• He also scored his first career NHL goal in the 5-2 Kings victory.

New York Islanders and Buffalo Sabres

On July 6, 2009, Moulson signed a one-year contract with the New York Islanders.

• He was a leading scorer in the NHL preseason and made the team out of camp as a linemate of John Tavares.
• Moulson scored his first NHL hat-trick, a natural hat-trick, on December 3, 2009.
• He played for the Islanders until 2013, when he was traded to the Buffalo Sabres.
• Moulson played for the Sabres until 2017, before signing with the Ontario Reign of the AHL.

Legacy and Impact

Throughout his career, Moulson has played a total of 650 games in the NHL, scoring 176 goals and 193 assists for a total of 369 points.

Moulson's impressive career has made him a beloved figure in the hockey world, and his dedication to the sport has inspired countless young players.