Mackie Samoskevich

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Mackie Samoskevich
Born (2002-11-15) November 15, 2002 (age 19)
Sandy Hook, Connecticut, U.S.
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb)
Position Center
Shoots Right
NCAA team Michigan
NHL Draft 24th overall, 2021
Florida Panthers
Playing career TBD–present

Matthew Samoskevich (born November 15, 2002) is an American ice hockey player for the University of Michigan of the Big Ten Conference (B1G). He was drafted 24th overall by the Florida Panthers in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft.

Career[]

During the 2020–21 season, Samoskevich recorded 13 goals and 24 assists in 36 games for the Chicago Steel. During the Clark Cup playoffs, he recorded one goal and nine assists in eight games to help lead his team to the Anderson Cup and Clark Cup.[1][2]

Samoskevich is committed to play college ice hockey for the Michigan Wolverines during the 2021–22 season.[3]

On July 23, 2021, Samoskevich was drafted 24th overall by the Florida Panthers in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft.[4]

International play[]

Samoskevich represented the United States at the 2019 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, where he recorded one goal in four games.[5]

Personal life[]

Samoskevich comes from a hockey-playing family, his twin sister, Madison, plays college hockey for Quinnipiac, while his older sister, Melissa is a professional ice hockey player for the Connecticut Whale.[6]

Career statistics[]

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2018–19 Chicago Steel USHL 2 0 2 2 0 3 0 1 1 0
2019–20 Chicago Steel USHL 47 13 21 34 28 — — — — —
2020–21 Chicago Steel USHL 36 13 24 37 27 8 1 9 10 4
USHL totals 85 26 47 73 55 11 1 10 11 4

References[]

  1. ^ Flaherty, Liam (May 24, 2021). "Local prospects lead Chicago to 2021 Clark Cup championship". nyhockeyjournal.com. Retrieved July 23, 2021.
  2. ^ "Florida Panthers Select Forward Mackie Samoskevich 24th in 2021 NHL Draft". NHL.com. July 23, 2021. Retrieved July 23, 2021.
  3. ^ McNeil, Kristy (June 25, 2021). "Michigan Announces Five-Member Incoming Class for 2021-22 Season". MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive. Retrieved July 23, 2021.
  4. ^ Wilson, David (July 23, 2021). "Panthers prioritize offensive skill in Round 1 of NHL Draft with Mackie Samoskevich pick". Miami Herald. Retrieved July 23, 2021.
  5. ^ Cox, Jeff (July 1, 2019). "U.S. Under-18 Men's Select Team Roster". nyhockeyjournal.com. Retrieved July 23, 2021.
  6. ^ Jurewicz, Chris (November 4, 2018). "Cut from the same cloth". IIHF.com. Retrieved July 23, 2021.

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Awards and achievements
Preceded by Florida Panthers first round draft pick
2021 		Succeeded by
Incumbent
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