Matt DelGuidice

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Matt DelGuidice
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Born (1967-03-05) March 5, 1967 (age 57)
West Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
Position Goaltender
Caught Right
Played for Boston Bruins
NHL draft 77th overall, 1987
Boston Bruins
Playing career 19901999

Matthew J. DelGuidice (born March 5, 1967) is an American former professional ice hockey goaltender. He played 11 games in the National Hockey League with the Boston Bruins between 1991 and 1992. The rest of his career, which lasted from 1990 to 1999, was spent in various minor leagues.

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Playing career

DelGuidice started his career early, playing in Connecticut high schools, first for East Haven then on to Notre Dame, where he won the state title in his senior year. DelGuidice then went to Williston Northampton School, winning a Division 2 title. DelGuidice played in the NCAA with St. Anselm College during the Hawks' 1986-87 season, and compiling a 13-11-3 record, and a .916 save percentage. He would also receive Second Team All-American honors.

In 1987, the Boston Bruins selected DelGuidice in the fourth round of the NHL draft. DelGuidice joined the University of Maine team, sitting out the 1987-88 season as the result of transferring. In 1988-89, DelGuidice split playing time with Scott King, appearing in 20 games, with a 16-4-0 record, then going 3-1 in the post-season. Back for the 1989-90 season, DelGuidice played 23 games behind King, again amassing a 16-4-0 mark and another 3-1 record in five games of post-season play.

After his college career ended, DelGuidice went into the pro ranks with the Maine Mariners of the AHL for the 1990-91 season. Taking over as starter playing 52 games, a respectable 23-18-9 record, and a 1-1 record in two playoff games. DelGuidice was called up to Boston, he played a game in relief for Andy Moog. In 1991-92, DelGuidice became the back-up straight from training camp, he would get some net time with two stretches in Boston. DelGuidice played 10 games for Boston, 2-5-1. DelGuidice was put into the AHL after his stint in Europe with the pre Olympic team. With the Mariners a 5-15-0 record. The Bruins affiliate moved to Providence, DelGuidice would only play nine games, 0-7-1 record. He then went to the IHL's San Diego Gulls played in one game, no-decision.

With no contract in the NHL in 1993-94, DelGuidice bounced around the minor leagues. Spending mostly with the Raleigh IceCaps of the ECHL. He played 31 games with a solid 18-9-4 record, also a 6-6 record in the playoffs. He also spent time in the AHL, playing in five games for the Albany River Rats 1-2-2 and one game for the Springfield Indians 0-0-1.

In 1994-95 season DelGuidice traveled between teams. ECHL, mostly for the Nashville Knights, 18 games a 7-8-2 record, 0-1 record in two playoffs. He also played for the Charlotte Checkers, five games 2-2-1. Also the IHL Atlanta Knights, one game. In 1995-96 season DelGuidice played the ECHL's Roanoke Express. Playing 35 games, 13-10-3 record, 0-1 record in two playoff games.

In 1996-97 DelGuidice played in the Western Professional League the Amarillo Rattlers. DelGuidice would go 13-26-7 in 49 games on a team that had 17 wins all season. 1997-98 season DelGuidice played only 31 games a 7-17-4 record for Amarillo. He then was traded to the Monroe Moccasins playing 16 games, 9-7-0. DelGuidice stayed with Monroe for the 1998-99 season he played eight games, 5-3-0. Then getting traded to Corpus Christi Ice Rays, playing only four games 1-2-1. That would be his last team, he hung up his skates and pads when the season finished.

In 91 DelGuidice trained with Team US for the last Labbats Blue Canada Cup, being one of four goalies invited; playing half game against Team Canada in Montreal. Also in 91, DelGuidice played on the US Olympic Team pre Olympics, stopping in Germany in 93, playing for the Elite League.

DelGuidice also played in Roller Hockey International, a summer roller hockey league, from 1994 to 1996. He played 37 games with an 11-16-4 record. DelGuidice played for the San Diego Barracudas, New Jersey Rockin' Rollers, and Ottawa Loggers.

Post-hockey career

After retirement, DelGuidice moved to Chicago in 2000. He went to work for an industrial auction company and has been in the industry for over ten years.

Personal life

While in Chicago DelGuidice met Christine an IT specialist for one of the big five accounting firms. They became engaged on December 25, 2006 and married in 2009. They have two children and currently live in the city.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGPWLTMINGA SO GAA SV% GPWLMINGASOGAASV%
1986–87 Saint Anselm College NCAA-III 24511314377603.17
1988–89 University of Maine HE 20164010905713.144312541603.78
1989–90 University of MaineHE23164012576803.255312441503.69
1990–91 Boston Bruins NHL 100010000.001.000
1990–91 Maine Mariners AHL 5223189289316023.32.89021182503.66
1991–92 Boston BruinsNHL102514292803.96.883
1991–92 Maine MarinersAHL255150136910104.43.866
1992–93 Providence Bruins AHL90714785807.28.789
1992–93 San Diego Gulls IHL 100020206.00.600
1993–94 Albany River Rats AHL51223091903.68.881
1993–94 Springfield Indians AHL100165302.77.943
1993–94 Raleigh IceCaps ECHL 31189418779212.94.90312667063703.14
1994–95 Charlotte Checkers ECHL52213031502.97.892
1994–95 Nashville Knights ECHL1878210098104.82.86220174604.84
1994–95 Atlanta Knights IHL100052505.70.737
1995–96 Roanoke Express ECHL3513103173810333.56.88620160302.98.914
1996–97 Amarillo Rattlers WPHL 4913267262019304.42.884
1997–98 Amarillo RattlersWPHL317174159812404.65.863
1997–98 Monroe Moccasins WPHL169709224823.12.906
1998–99 Monroe MoccasinsWPHL85304783604.52.855
1998–99 Corpus Christi IceRays WPHL41211991103.32.875
NHL totals112514352803.87.886

Awards and honors

AwardYear
Hockey East All-Tournament Team 1989 [1]

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References

  1. "2013-14 Hockey East Media Guide". Hockey East. Retrieved 2014-05-19.