Matthew Highmore
Matthew Highmore | |||
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Born |
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada | February 27, 1996||
Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) | ||
Weight | 188 lb (85 kg; 13 st 6 lb) | ||
Position | Centre/Left wing | ||
Shoots | Left | ||
NHL team (P) Cur. team Former teams |
Ottawa Senators Belleville Senators (AHL) Chicago Blackhawks Vancouver Canucks St. Louis Blues | ||
NHL draft | Undrafted | ||
Playing career | 2017–present |
Matthew Highmore (born February 27, 1996) is a
Playing career
Highmore was drafted eighth overall by the
Despite his success as an alternate captain in the QMJHL, Highmore was passed over at the
Highmore started the 2017–18 season with the Blackhawks
While attending the Blackhawks training camp prior to the 2018–19 season, Highmore was reassigned to the IceHogs on September 26, 2018, to begin the season in the AHL.[16] He was later named an alternate captain for the IceHogs prior to the 2018-19 season.[17] On November 13, Highmore underwent surgery to repair his right shoulder and he was expected to need four to six months to recover.[18] After rehabilitating, Highmore spent the summer training in Halifax with other NHL and AHL players.[19]
Highmore attended the Blackhawks training camp prior to the 2019–20 season but was reassigned to the IceHogs.[20] He was subsequently named an alternate captain alongside Jacob Nilsson and Tyler Sikura.[21] After recording four goals and six assists in 17 games, Highmore was recalled to the NHL on November 26.[22] Highmore recorded 3 goals and 1 assist during the Blackhawks' play-in and playoff run during the 2019–20 NHL playoff bubble. However, in the 2020–21 season Highmore was limited to just 24 games.[23]
On April 12, 2021, Highmore was traded from the Blackhawks to the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for
The St. Louis Blues signed Highmore to a one-year, two-way contract on July 14, 2022.[28] Highmore began the season with the Blues' AHL affiliate, the Springfield Falcons. In January 2023, on the basis of his excellent play with Springfield, Highmore was named to the 2023 AHL All-Star Game.[30] He was leading the team in scoring when he was recalled by the Blues on February 18, 2023.[31] He played his first game with the Blues against the Ottawa Senators on February 19.[32] He played in one more game before he was returned to Springfield on February 23.[33]
As a free agent, Highmore was signed to a one-year, two-way contract with the Ottawa Senators on July 1, 2023.[34] Highmore attended the Senators training camp, but failed to make the team. He was placed on waivers on October 2, 2023[35] and after going unclaimed, was assigned to Ottawa's AHL affiliate, the Belleville Senators.[36] He was recalled by Ottawa on November 9 and made his Ottawa debut on November 9, 2023 versus Vancouver.[37] He appeared in six games, registering one point, before being returned to the AHL on December 3.[38] He was recalled again on March 6, 2024. He had nine goals and 29 points in 40 games with Belleville.[39] He played in the following game versus the Anaheim Ducks, registering an assist on the team's first goal.[40] However, Highmore suffered an injury after being checked by Ross Johnston and left the game early.[41] He missed the next two games and was placed on injured reserve with an upper body injury by Ottawa on March 11.[42] On April 14, he was activated off injured reserve and sent to Belleville.[43]
Personal life
Highmore attended Maritime Varsity Academy, a school that focused on athletics, from 2008 to 2010.[44]
Career statistics
Regular season and playoffs
Regular season
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Playoffs | |||||||||||||
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Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
2012–13 | Saint John Sea Dogs | QMJHL
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30 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 26 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2013–14 | Saint John Sea Dogs | QMJHL | 68 | 19 | 31 | 50 | 62 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2014–15 | Saint John Sea Dogs | QMJHL | 62 | 11 | 13 | 24 | 60 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | ||
2015–16 | Saint John Sea Dogs | QMJHL | 65 | 22 | 53 | 75 | 38 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 20 | 12 | ||
2016–17 | Saint John Sea Dogs | QMJHL | 64 | 34 | 55 | 89 | 46 | 18 | 6 | 18 | 24 | 14 | ||
2017–18 | Rockford IceHogs | AHL | 64 | 24 | 19 | 43 | 24 | 13 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 2 | ||
2017–18 | Chicago Blackhawks | NHL | 13 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2018–19 | Rockford IceHogs | AHL | 12 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2019–20 | Rockford IceHogs | AHL | 21 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2019–20 | Chicago Blackhawks | NHL | 36 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | ||
2020–21 | Chicago Blackhawks | NHL | 24 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2020–21 | Vancouver Canucks | NHL | 18 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2021–22 | Vancouver Canucks | NHL | 46 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2022–23 | Springfield Thunderbirds | AHL | 68 | 19 | 42 | 61 | 34 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ||
2022–23 | St. Louis Blues | NHL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
NHL totals | 139 | 12 | 15 | 27 | 28 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
International
Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | |
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2013 | Canada Atlantic | U17 | 8th | 5 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | |
Junior totals | 5 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
References
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- ^ "Smallman Named New Sea Dogs Captain". sjseadogs.com. September 25, 2015. Retrieved January 24, 2018.
- ^ Lazerus, Mark (July 20, 2017). "Blackhawks prospects learning there are countless paths to the NHL". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved January 21, 2018.
- ^ Roumeliotis, Charlie (March 2, 2017). "Blackhawks sign undrafted free agent forward Matthew Highmore to three-year deal". nbcsports.com. Retrieved January 21, 2018.
- ^ MacNeil, John (May 14, 2017). "Highmore set to write final chapter of junior career". thechronicleherald.ca. Retrieved January 24, 2018.
- ^ Roszell, Tim (March 20, 2017). "Highmore Named Sea Dogs MVP". sjseadogs.com. Saint John. Retrieved January 24, 2018.
- ^ "Highmore's hat trick sparks IceHogs win". Des Moines, Iowa: The Journal Standard. December 28, 2017. Retrieved January 21, 2018.
- ^ Filomeno, Joshua (January 18, 2018). "Dahlstrom, Highmore Named AHL All-Stars". mystateline.com. Rockford. Retrieved January 23, 2018.
- ^ a b "Highmore Recalled by Blackhawks". icehogs.com. February 26, 2018. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
- ^ "Joe Pavelski scores twice in Sharks' rout of Blackhawks". sportsnet.ca. March 2, 2018. Retrieved March 2, 2018.
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- ^ Kalman, Matt (March 10, 2018). "Bruins score four in third to defeat Blackhawks". NHL.com. Retrieved March 11, 2018.
- ^ Leber, Scott (March 27, 2018). "Matthew Highmore assigned back to the Rockford IceHogs by the Chicago Blackhawks". mystateline.com. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
- ^ "Rockford Announces 2017–18 Team Awards". icehogs.com. April 13, 2018. Retrieved April 22, 2018.
- ^ Taft, Jay (April 17, 2018). "IceHogs Quick Shots: Matthew Highmore sets rookie goal record". The Journal Standard. Retrieved April 29, 2018.
- ^ Robinson, Chris (September 26, 2018). "Ejdsell, Fortin & Highmore Assigned to Rockford". icehogs.com. Retrieved October 1, 2018.
- ^ Robinson, Chris (October 5, 2018). "IceHogs Announce Season-Opening Roster". icehogs.com. Archived from the original on November 20, 2018. Retrieved November 19, 2018.
- ^ "IceHogs Medical Update: Matthew Highmore". icehogs.com. November 16, 2018. Retrieved November 29, 2018.
- ^ Hall, Travis (September 24, 2019). "Big Offseason Sets Stage For Highmore's Return". icehogs.com. Retrieved October 1, 2019.
- ^ Pope, Ben (September 25, 2019). "Finally healthy, AHL-bound Matthew Highmore ready to just play hockey again". Chicago Sun Times. Retrieved October 1, 2019.
- ^ "Kris Versteeg Named 2019-20 Team Captain". icehogs.com. October 2, 2019. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
- ^ Taft, Jay (November 26, 2019). "IceHogs Quick Shots: Matthew Highmore gets call-up to Hawks". Rockford Register Star. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
- ^ Kuzma, Ben (April 13, 2021). "New Canucks centre Matthew Highmore had no trouble in the bubble". The Province. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
- ^ "Vancouver Canucks deal F Adam Gaudette to Chicago Blackhawks for F Matthew Highmore". TSN. April 12, 2021. Retrieved April 12, 2021.
- ^ Arndt, Wyatt (April 21, 2021). "The Armies: Canucks go streaking, Bob Ross rules and Big Save Dave?". The Athletic. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
- ^ "Elias Lindholm, Matthew Tkachuk lead the way as Flames crunch Canucks". CBC Sports. The Canadian Press. May 14, 2021. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
- ^ "Big third period lifts Vancouver Canucks to 4-1 victory over Edmonton Oilers". Red Deer Advocate. The Canadian Press. May 15, 2021. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
- ^ a b "Blues sign Perunovich, Walker". St. Louis Blues. July 14, 2022. Retrieved July 14, 2022 – via NHL.com.
- ^ Laskaris, Adam (July 11, 2022). "Canucks forwards Lammikko and Highmore set to become unrestricted free agents". The Daily Hive. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
- ^ "Hofer, Highmore named to 2023 AHL All-Star Classic". St. Louis Blues. January 12, 2023. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
- ^ "Alexandrov, Highmore recalled from Springfield". St. Louis Blues. February 18, 2023. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
- ^ Palov, Willy (February 19, 2023). "Nova Scotia's Matthew Highmore called up to NHL's St. Louis Blues". Saltwire. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
- ^ "Blues assign Highmore to Springfield". St. Louis Blues. February 23, 2023. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
- ^ Chisholm, Daniel (July 1, 2023). "Free Agency Day One" (Press release). Ottawa Senators. Retrieved July 5, 2023 – via NHL.com.
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- ^ "Four more players join Belleville Sens Training Camp from Ottawa". Belleville Senators. October 4, 2023. Retrieved October 20, 2023.
- ^ "Senators recall forward Matthew Highmore from AHL; Zub taking warm-up". Sportsnet. November 9, 2023. Retrieved November 10, 2023.
- ^ "Senators' Matthew Highmore: Sent to AHL". CBS Sports. December 3, 2023. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
- ^ "Ice Chips: Flyers place D Seeler on injured reserve". TSN. March 6, 2024. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
- ^ Baines, Tim (March 7, 2024). "The Breakdown: Ottawa Senators do plenty right, but still lose to Anaheim Ducks". Ottawa Sun. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
- ^ Warne, Steve (March 7, 2024). "Senators Lose Fifth Game in a Row 2-1 in Anaheim". The Hockey News. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
- ^ "Senators' Matthew Highmore: Surfaces on IR". CBS Sports. March 11, 2024. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
- ^ Belleville Senators [@bellevillesens] (April 14, 2024). "Transaction: The @Senators have re-assigned forward Matt Highmore to the #BellevilleSens". Retrieved April 17, 2024 – via Instagram.
- ^ "MVA Alumni Signs with The Blackhawks!". maritimehockey.com. March 3, 2017. Retrieved January 24, 2018.
External links
- Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or Eurohockey.com, or Hockey-Reference.com, or The Internet Hockey Database