Matt Stienburg

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Matt Stienburg
Born (2000-10-07) October 7, 2000 (age 24)
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 182 lb (83 kg; 13 st 0 lb)
Position Centre
Shoots Right
NHL team (P)
Cur. team		 Colorado Avalanche
Colorado Eagles  (AHL)
NHL draft 63rd overall, 2019
Colorado Avalanche
Playing career 2023–present

Matthew Stienburg (born October 7, 2000) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre for the Colorado Eagles of the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract to the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League (NHL).

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Playing career

Amateur

As a youth, Stienburg played in his hometown Halifax, Nova Scotia, for the Halifax McDonald's in the Nova Scotia U18 Major Hockey League. He played scholastic hockey with St. Andrew's College in Aurora, Ontario from 2017–2019, collecting 60 goals and 68 assists for 128 points in only 93 CAHS league games. In his two-year tenure with the Saints, he helped win the league championship two years in a row and served as team captain his second season in 2018–19. Before commencing his collegiate career, Stienburg joined the Sioux City Musketeers of the United States Hockey League (USHL) at the tail end of the campaign and registered 1 point in 3 games. [1] In his first year of eligibility, Stienburg was selected by the Colorado Avalanche in the third-round, 63rd overall, of the 2019 NHL entry draft, joining his father Trevor in being selected by the same franchise, the then Quebec Nordiques. [2]

In committing to Cornell University of the ECAC Hockey conference, Stienburg as a freshman in the 2019–20 season contributed in a depth forward role with 5 goals and 10 points through 27 appearances. He ranked first among all ECAC rookies with a +12 rating. He did not play during the 2020–21 campaign due to the COVID-19 Pandemic leading to the cancellation of the Ivy League season.

As a junior in the 2021–22 season, Stienburg elevated his offensive contributions in leading the Big Red in scoring with 13 goals and 29 points through 28 games. He was named to All-ECAC Hockey Second Team and earned a honorable mention in the All-Ivy Team. [3]

Stienburg endured an injury plagued senior season with Cornell in 2022–23, limited to just 18 games as a senior in notching just 2 goals and 7 points. Opting to conclude his collegiate career, Stienburg joined the Colorado Eagles of the AHL on an amateur try-out to conclude the 2022–23 season on March 31, 2023. [4] In making his professional debut with the Eagles, he posted 1 assist through 4 regular season contests and matching his output in the Calder Cup playoffs.

Professional

Colorado Avalanche

On August 18, 2023, Stienburg was signed by his draft club, the Colorado Avalanche, to a two-year, entry-level contract. [5] In his first full professional year, Stienburg was re-assigned to continue his tenure with AHL affiliate, the Colorado Eagles, for the duration of the 2023–24 season. In showing his physicality through a checking line role, Stienburg posted 5 goals and 13 points through 54 appearances with the Eagles.

After a strong opening with the Eagles in the following 2024–25 season, Stienburg received his first recall to the injury depleted Avalanche on October 16, 2024. [6] He made NHL debut with Colorado, centering the fourth-line alongside Joel Kiviranta and Ivan Ivan. [7] He recorded his first career fight against former Avalanche, Nikita Zadorov, helping spark Colorado to mount an comeback in an eventual 5–3 defeat to the Boston Bruins. [8] In his eighth game with the Avalanche, Stienburg was assessed a game misconduct for charging and ejected following a late hit to defenseman Erik Černák of the Tampa Bay Lightning. [9] Following the 5–2 defeat to the Lightning, Stienburg faced a player safety meeting and was subsequently suspended 2 games on November 1, 2024. Before serving the suspension, Stienburg was re-assigned by the Avalanche to the Colorado Eagles due to salary cap constraints. [10]

Personal

Matthew’s father, Trevor Stienburg, also played nine years of professional hockey, including 71 games with the NHL's Quebec Nordiques. He is currently a professional scout with the Seattle Kraken. [11]

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2015–16Halifax McDonald's NSMMHL 1635814—————
2016–17Halifax McDonald'sNSMMHL361136474491342
2017–18 St. Andrew's College CAHS 4529336252—————
2018–19St. Andrew's CollegeCAHS4831356670—————
2018–19 Sioux City Musketeers USHL 301115—————
2019–20 Cornell University ECAC 27551045—————
2021–22 Cornell UniversityECAC2813162930—————
2022–23 Cornell UniversityECAC1825718—————
2022–23 Colorado Eagles AHL 4011540114
2023–24 Colorado EaglesAHL54581363—————
AHL totals5859146840114

Awards and honours

AwardYear
College
ECAC Second All-Star Team 2022 [1]
NCAA All-Ivy League Honorable Mention Team2022

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References

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  2. ↑ "Halifax hockey player looks to follow in dad's footsteps, play in NHL". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. July 5, 2019. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Matt Stienburg player profile". Cornell Big Red. November 1, 2024. Archived from the original on January 20, 2024. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
  4. ↑ "Eagles sign Stienburg to ATO, Meyers recalled by Avalanche". March 31, 2023. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
  5. ↑ "Avalanche signs Matt Stienburg". Colorado Avalanche. August 18, 2023. Archived from the original on October 10, 2023. Retrieved August 18, 2023.
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  7. ↑ "Stienburg '23 makes NHL debut with Colorado". Cornell Big Red. October 17, 2024. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Bruins hold on for 5-3 win, Avalanche drop 4 in a row to start season for 1st time since 1998-99". ESPN. October 16, 2024. Retrieved October 16, 2024.
  9. ↑ "Avalanche's Matt Stienburg suspended 2 games for charging". ESPN. November 1, 2024. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
  10. ↑ "Avalanche's Stienburg suspended 2 games". National Hockey League. November 1, 2024. Archived from the original on November 6, 2024. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
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