Denton Mateychuk, the 2022 first-round pick and WHL Defenseman of the Year, has been assigned to the Cleveland Monsters during their AHL conference final matchup against Hershey. Mateychuk concluded an impressive season with Moose Jaw in the CHL, recording 31 goals and 112 points in 76 games, including 17 goals and 58 assists in 52 regular-season games, and 11 goals and 19 assists in 20 playoff games. He also had a notable performance in the Memorial Cup with 3 goals and 4 assists in 4 games, earning a Memorial Cup All-Star nomination. The Monsters are currently trailing Hershey 2-0 in the series, with Game 3 set to take place on Tuesday at RM FieldHouse in Cleveland.
Denton Mateychuk had 31 goals and 112 points in 76 games with Moose Jaw this season. Did about all you can do at the junior level. His skating is off the charts, and he has excellent instincts. The left-shot defenseman should be a very fun player for #CBJ fans to watch.
As expected, #CBJ assign D prospect Denton Mateychuk to @monstershockey during their AHL conference final matchup against Hershey, which Cleveland trails 2-0. Game 3 is Tuesday @RMFieldHouse in Cleveland. Monsters lost the first two games in Hersey in OT.
Mateychuk’s assignment to @monstershockey is now official. https://t.co/nhRSFmejgm
#CBJ NEWS: The Blue Jackets have assigned defenseman Denton Mateychuk to @monstershockey The 2022 first-round pick was this year's WHL Defenseman of the Year and a CHL first-team all-star https://t.co/mO9776d3D3
Fresh off a WHL Championship and #Memorial Cup All-Star nomination, we have assigned defensemen Denton Mateychuk to @monstershockey! 📝 https://t.co/qCAAVA5JBi @RuoffMortgage | #CBJ https://t.co/l4HBsO5fPA
1-1 between @monstershockey and Hershey after two. Josh Dunne with a late second-period goal to send it to the third period deadlocked. #CBJ
Told Denton Mateychuk is expected to join AHL Cleveland on Sunday or Monday. #CBJ @monstershockey
2022 first-round pick Denton Mateychuk concludes one of the best CHL seasons ever for a #CBJ draft pick. Regular season: 52 GP, 17-58-75, +35 Playoffs: 20 GP, 11-19-30, +19 Mem Cup: 4 GP, 3-4-7, +4 Reminder: He's a defenseman!
Now that Moose Jaw's run in the Memorial Cup has ended, look for D Denton Mateychuk to join the @monstershockey playoff run. Mateychuk, the No. 12 overall pick in 2022, had an incredible final season in junior: 17-58-75 in 52 regular-season games, 11-19-30 in 20 playoff games.