#29 Matt Coates Senior Goalie 5'7 - 145 Dedham, MA (Dedham High) Coates Q & A Individual statistics

2001-02 Men's Hockey •TEAM PAGE | ROSTER | TEAM STATS

There are many important parts of the puzzle that make up a Division I hockey program, or any hockey team for that matter. One of the most important, but less heralded positions, is that of role player. They won’t receive the headlines that the guys scoring the goals will, but often they play just as big a part. A vital role player for the Huskies is junior goaltender Matt Coates. Now in his third season, Coates has brought the same work ethic to every single practice he has participated in during his career. At the end of each practice, when the forwards and defensemen are working on their moves, Coates will tirelessly be the one in net for them, while at the same time improving his own skills. If it is a two-on-two scrimmage, or the defensemen working on their one-timers, or a forward testing out a quicker way to put the puck on net, Coates will stand in between the pipes, and provide his teammates with a true test. Over the past two seasons, when Coach Crowder has given him his chance in a game, Coates has accepted the challenge and more than held his own. This season should be more of the same, as Coates will again be there to help his teammates in practice, and be ready and able should his chance arrive in game-action versus a rival opponent. 2000-01: Played in one game, the final regular season game, against UMass-Lowell March 3...played the final 18:46 of the game, making five saves and allowing one goal. 1999-00: First career appearance was an impressive relief effort against Boston College March 2 in which he averaged a save per minute, with 10 strong saves in 10 minutes. Before NU: Earned a total of 11 letters with the track, soccer, and hockey teams at Dedham High School...won the Double E Award as Dedham’s Outstanding Athlete...captained the soccer team in his final two seasons, leading team to the Bay State Conference championship in 1998...was named the hockey team’s most valuable player as a sophomore, junior and senior...twice named the Bay State Conference’s Outstanding Goalie. Personal: Born May 18, 1980...has two brothers...father Mark currently manages the Northeastern athletic facilities, including Matthews Arena...father was a four-year letterman as a forward in the mid-’70s at Northeastern, playing in 99 games with 37 goals, 34 assists and 71 points for his career...mother Rhonda was an NU volleyball player...likes to play the guitar...Business Management major...Class of 2003.

#29 Matt Coates Statistics

Career statistics OVERALL Year GP GS Minutes GA GAA Saves Pct. W L T SO 1999-00 1 0 10 1 6.00 10 .909 0 0 0 0 2000-01 1 0 19 1 3.16 5 .833 0 0 0 0 Totals 2 0 29 2 4.14 15 .882 0 0 0 0 HOCKEY EAST Year GP GS Minutes GA GAA Saves Pct. W L T SO 1999-00 1 0 10 1 6.00 10 .909 0 0 0 0 2000-01 1 0 19 1 3.16 5 .833 0 0 0 0 Totals 2 0 29 2 4.14 15 .882 0 0 0 0