Seattle Kraken Draft Profile: Matthew Savoie
Draft Profile
Date of Birth: January 1, 2004
Age: 18
Place of Birth: St. Albert, AB, CAN
Position: Center
Shoots: Right
Height: 5’9”
Weight: 179lbs
NHL Comparison: Brayden Point, Mathew Barzal
Pre-NHL Draft Accomplishments
Selected first overall in the 2019 Western Hockey League (WHL) Bantam Draft, Matthew Savoie’s rookie season with the Winnipeg Ice was delayed due to Covid-19. Post-draft, he played 22 games in Winnipeg, registering 7 assists. However, due to shut-downs and season delays due to the pandemic, he joined the Sherwood Park Crusaders (AJHL) for four games before that league was also shut down.
Turning to the USHL, Savoie joined the Dubuque Fighting Saints for the remainder of their season. He posted 38 points (21g, 17a) in 34 games. He was one of three rookie forwards to finish his season with more than a point-per-game (1.12.) Also, his 21 goals were second among rookies, earning him a spot on the USHL All-Rookie Team.
Word around the campfire is Matthew Savoie will return to Winnipeg of the WHL this season after playing in the USHL last year.
Something tells me he's going to get on just fine in his draft year pic.twitter.com/TDfrDcBVR0
— Cam Robinson (@Hockey_Robinson) August 31, 2021
When the WHL returned to normal play, he rejoined Winnipeg to compete in his rookie season. During pre-season, Savoie posted 3 points in his only game, a positive sign of what was to come. In his rookie campaign, Savoie exploded. His 90-point season (35g, 55a) not only earned him the WHL Most Points by Rookie Award but put him in the Top 10 among WHL scorers.