RW Matthew Wood – UConn, NCAA (2023, 15th, NSH)

[Favin]

Name: Matthew Wood
Position: Forward
Shot: Right
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 181 lbs
Born: Feb 6, 2005

EliteProspects Bio
BCHL Bio

Big power forward from Nanaimo, BC. Father was former coach for University of Minnesota and UNH. High ceiling player. Good size, hands, and vision. Elite shot. Models his game off of Evgeni Malkin and Auston Matthews.

2019-20: Scored 40 goals as Bantam. Was named A+ prospect by Neutral Zone.
2020-21: Rookie for Victoria Grizzlies in BCHL, where he had 13 pts in 18 games (including 11 pts in last 9 gp)
2021-22: Will return to Victoria
2022-23: Graduates high school, draft year
2023-24: Committed to University of Connecticut

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[Dux917]

 

[Bubbles]

Currently destroying the BCHL right now, with 5 goals, 7 assists in 4 games.

 

[wetcoast]

Currently destroying the BCHL right now, with 5 goals, 7 assists in 4 games.

It's 4 pre season games but yes he is lighting it up and should continue to do so through the season as he is playing with 19 year old Ellis Rickwood who is a Clarkson commit for next season .

 

[Bubbles]

It's 4 pre season games but yes he is lighting it up and should continue to do so through the season as he is playing with 19 year old Ellis Rickwood who is a Clarkson commit for next season .

LOL you're right, I got too excited and I thought they started already.

Also really surprised no one took a flyer on Rickwood in the draft.

 

[wetcoast]

LOL you're right, I got too excited and I thought they started already.

Also really surprised no one took a flyer on Rickwood in the draft.

He was ranked 144th by Central scouting last year and frankly as an overage guy for the draft he is playing in a weak league which doesn't help really.

Watching clips of him, nothing really stands out but who knows how he looks at college when he gets there.

Wood on the other hand looks like an exciting prospect.

 

[Ser Grogu]

TIL General Grievous plays hockey

 

[Ovechkin962]

That guy is going to be a first rounder next year.

 

[wetcoast]

That guy is going to be a first rounder next year.

Maybe, it's a really excellent top end draft already for forwards.

 

[Bubbles]

2G, 2A in his BCHL debut.

 

[HyperX]

Is he related to Miles Wood?

 

[Bubbles]

Another 2G, 2A night. Playing some abysmal teams though. Still unreal numbers for a 16 year old in the BCHL.

 

[wetcoast]

Another 2G, 2A night. Playing some abysmal teams though. Still unreal numbers for a 16 year old in the BCHL.

Agree and his line is up to 5-7-5-12 and he still has another year in the BCJHL after this which makes me wonder in only hockey terms would he be better served to play with the Regina Pats next season?

 

[Bubbles]

Agree and his line is up to 5-7-5-12 and he still has another year in the BCJHL after this which makes me wonder in only hockey terms would he be better served to play with the Regina Pats next season?

Hockey terms, for sure. Can you imagine him on Bedard's wing?

But he's really committed to the college route.

 

[wetcoast]

Hockey terms, for sure. Can you imagine him on Bedard's wing?

But he's really committed to the college route.

That was exactly what I was imagining.

Maybe he can take some courses and go to college next year but another year in the BCHL would be a waste IMO.

 

[Bubbles]

That was exactly what I was imagining.

Maybe he can take some courses and go to college next year but another year in the BCHL would be a waste IMO.

Still early, he's playing with two 19 year olds on the best line in the BCHL.

Next year might be interesting because he would have to carry the team.

 

[wetcoast]

I also have no idea on why he isn't listed as a notable prospect for 23 on elite prospects.

Elite Prospects - NHL Draft Center

Some of the notable guys can obviously move up to top prospects soon as well.

 

[Oleksiak]

That was exactly what I was imagining.

Maybe he can take some courses and go to college next year but another year in the BCHL would be a waste IMO.

Agreed. The eye test matches the stats; he looks like a man playing against boys.

 

[Bubbles]

2G, 1A tonight. OT winner.

 

[kyle44]

He's off to a pretty ridiculous start for a 16 year old in the BCHL; up to 11 goals in 8 games. By comparison, Kent Johnson only put up 20 goals (in 57 games) as a 16-year old, Newhook scored 22 in 45 and Jost 23 in 46.

How long before he switches his commitment to Michigan?

 

[Bubbles]

He's off to a pretty ridiculous start for a 16 year old in the BCHL; up 11 goals in 8 games. By comparison, Kent Johnson only put up 20 goals (in 57 games) as a 16-year old, Newhook scored 22 in 45 and Jost 23 in 46.

How long before he switches his commitment to Michigan?

Yes, very impressive start. He may just put up better 16-yr old stats than all those others. But he's also completely different player than the others. He's a huge power forward, while the others are shifty, smaller centres.

 

[Bubbles]

Wood, Bandu suspended five games each as Grizzlies penalty minutes add up - Victoria Times Colonist

Just got suspended 5 games for a hit to the head. Didn't see it, but I guess the BCHL has a zero tolerance policy on headshots. It's a bit excessive considering it's a 54 game season so he'll be missing 9% of the season.

 

[Bubbles]

First game back from suspension, 1G, 4A. Making up for lost time!

 

[PlayersLtd]

Alex Newhook in his draft year paced for about 104 pts in a 54 game season for Victoria.

Matthew Wood is on pace for 119 pts in a 54 game season in his D-1 year (the suspension will keep him from playing 54 games, just talking pace).

He has size at 6'0" 185. How long before he enters the top ten conversation for the 2023 draft?

 

[wetcoast]

Alex Newhook in his draft year paced for about 104 pts in a 54 game season for Victoria.

Matthew Wood is on pace for 119 pts in a 54 game season in his D-1 year (the suspension will keep him from playing 54 games, just talking pace).

He has size at 6'0" 185. How long before he enters the top ten conversation for the 2023 draft?

He is a great prospect but seriously there are so many other elite guys that year and quite a few centers and guys performing on a bigger stage.

my guess is that if he works into the top 10 he has some showing among his peers that impresses the scouts, ie a tournament or a move to a higher level.