- Jonathan Matsumoto
Infobox Ice Hockey Player
image_size = 200px
position = Centre
shoots = Left
height_ft = 6
height_in = 0
weight_lb = 184
team =Philadelphia Flyers
league = NHL
prospect_team =Philadelphia Phantoms
prospect_league = AHL
nationality = CAN
birth_date = Birth date and age|1986|10|13|mf=y
birth_place =Ottawa , ON, CAN
draft = 79th overall
draft_year = 2006
draft_team =Philadelphia Flyers
career_start = 2007Jonathan Matsumoto (born October 13, 1986 in
Ottawa ,Ontario ) is a Canadian professionalice hockey player. He plays centre for thePhiladelphia Phantoms in theAmerican Hockey League (AHL).Playing career
Matsumoto began playing collegiate hockey for the
Bowling Green State University Falcons during the 2004-05 season. He became just the third freshman in Falcons' history to lead the team in scoring. After two successful seasons, he was drafted by thePhiladelphia Flyers in the third round, 79th overall, of the2006 NHL Entry Draft .Following his junior season, he began working out with the Flyers' AHL affiliate, the
Philadelphia Phantoms . Flyers' Management liked what they saw, and on March 14, 2007, Matsumoto decided to forgo his senior season and signed an entry level contract with the Flyers. He was assigned to the Phantoms and made his professional debut on March 16, 2007.Career statistics
External links
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*TSN-NHL-profile|5302
* [http://bgsufalcons.cstv.com/sports/m-hockey/spec-rel/031407aaa.html Matsumoto Signs With Philadelphia Flyers - 03/14/07]
* [http://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2007/03/14_matsumoto.php Matsumoto Leaves BGSU - 03/14/07]
* [http://bgsufalcons.cstv.com/sports/m-hockey/mtt/matsumoto_jonathan00.html Jonathan Matsumoto - 03/15/07]
* [http://www.phantomshockey.com/pressbox/archive/1915.asp Playoff Push Continues - 03/19/07]
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