Matthew Lombardi
Matthew Lombardi | |||
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Born |
Montreal, Quebec, Canada | March 18, 1982||
Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) | ||
Weight | 195 lb (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb) | ||
Position | Centre | ||
Shot | Left | ||
Played for |
Genève-Servette HC | ||
National team | Canada | ||
NHL draft | 215th overall, | ||
Playing career | 2002–2016 |
Matthew Lombardi (born March 18, 1982) is a
Playing career
Lombardi was born and raised in
Lombardi was selected in the
During the locked-out
He was a member of the 2007 Canadian
The Coyotes sought to get younger and sought ought Lombardi's speed.[16] Lombardi finished the season with five goals and 16 points in the 19 games with the Coyotes.[17] At the end of the season, Lombardi was among the Coyotes players that took part in the 2009 IIHF World Championship in Switzerland.[18] Team Canada won silver at the tournament.[19] The following season Lombardi scored a career high 19 goals and 53 points.[17] On February 8, 2010, he recorded a five-point night in a 6–1 win over the Edmonton Oilers.[20]
On July 2, 2010, as an
Prior to the
On August 29, 2013, he signed his first contract abroad on a one-year deal with Swiss club,
On July 16, 2014, Lombardi returned to the NHL after gaining interest from the New York Rangers, signing a two-year deal worth $1.6 million.[29][30] Lombardi failed to make the team out of training camp and was assigned to the Hartford Wolf Pack, the team's AHL affiliate, after clearing waivers. Lombardi refused to report to the Wolf Pack and was released by the organization after passing unconditional waivers.[31]
On October 13, 2014, Genève-Servette, the team where Lombardi had played for the 2013–14 season, announced that he would be re-joining their team for the 2014–15 season.[32] In 2015, Lombardi played for Team Canada at the Spengler Cup.[33] Team Canada won the Spengler Cup after defeating HC Lugano 4–3 in the final.[34]
After playing 15 professional seasons, Lombardi made his retirement official on November 24, 2016.[35]
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 | ||
1997–98 | Gatineau L'Intrépide | QMAAA | 42 | 10 | 13 | 23 | 13 | 4 | 7 | 11 | ||||
1998–99 | Victoriaville Tigres | QMJHL
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47 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
1999–00 | Victoriaville Tigres | QMJHL | 65 | 18 | 26 | 44 | 28 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | ||
2000–01 | Victoriaville Tigres | QMJHL | 72 | 28 | 39 | 67 | 66 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 10 | ||
2001–02 | Victoriaville Tigres | QMJHL | 66 | 57 | 73 | 130 | 70 | 22 | 17 | 18 | 35 | 18 | ||
2002–03 | Saint John Flames | AHL | 76 | 25 | 21 | 46 | 41 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2003–04 | Calgary Flames | NHL | 79 | 16 | 13 | 29 | 32 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 4 | ||
2004–05 | Lowell Lock Monsters
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AHL | 9 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 16 | ||
2005–06 | Omaha Ak–Sar–Ben Knights
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AHL | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2005–06 | Calgary Flames | NHL | 55 | 6 | 20 | 26 | 48 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||
2006–07 | Calgary Flames | NHL | 81 | 20 | 26 | 46 | 48 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | ||
2007–08 | Calgary Flames | NHL | 82 | 14 | 22 | 36 | 67 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | ||
2008–09 | Calgary Flames | NHL | 50 | 9 | 21 | 30 | 30 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2008–09 | Phoenix Coyotes
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NHL | 19 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2009–10 | Phoenix Coyotes | NHL | 78 | 19 | 34 | 53 | 36 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 2 | ||
2010–11 | Nashville Predators | NHL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2011–12 | Toronto Maple Leafs | NHL | 62 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2012–13 | Phoenix Coyotes | NHL | 21 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2012–13 | Anaheim Ducks | NHL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2013–14 | Genève–Servette HC
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NLA
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46 | 20 | 30 | 50 | 54 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 12 | ||
2014–15 | Genève–Servette HC | NLA | 19 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
2015–16 | Genève–Servette HC | NLA | 34 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | ||
NHL totals | 536 | 101 | 161 | 262 | 293 | 40 | 3 | 13 | 16 | 12 | ||||
NLA totals | 99 | 32 | 52 | 84 | 76 | 24 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 14 |
International
Medal record | ||
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Ice hockey | ||
Representing Canada | ||
World Championships
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2007 Moscow | ||
2009 Bern | ||
Spengler Cup | ||
2015 Davos |
Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | |
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2007 | Canada | WC
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9 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 4 | ||
2009 | Canada | WC | 9 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | ||
Senior totals | 18 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 10 |
References
- ^ "«On ne cherche pas d'excuses» - Matthew Lombardi" ["We're not looking for excuses" - Matthew Lombardi]. Le Journal de Montréal (in French). March 3, 2012. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
- ^ "Pee-Wee players who have reached NHL or WHA" (PDF). Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament. 2018. Retrieved February 10, 2019.
- ^ St-Aubin, Félix (March 29, 2020). "Toujours passionné de hockey, Matthew Lombardi forme la prochaine génération" [Still passionate about hockey, Matthew Lombardi is training the next generation]. Radio-Canada (in French). Retrieved August 25, 2023.
- ^ a b c "Flames bring back Lombardi, Nilson". CBC Sports. June 1, 2007. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
- ^ O'Brien, James (July 2, 2010). "2010 NHL Free Agency: Predators sign speedy Matt Lombardi to three-year, $10.5M deal". NBC Sports. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
- ^ Duhatschek, Eric (October 23, 2003). "Flames rookie takes charge". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
- ^ "McLennan stops 20 shots in win". ESPN. Associated Press. October 22, 2023. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
- ^ a b c "Player Spotlight: Five minutes with Matthew Lombardi". Calgary Flames. May 10, 2007. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
- ^ a b "Derian Hatcher hit with three-game suspension". ESPN. Associated Press. May 11, 2004. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
- ^ "Fedotenko scores both Tampa goals". ESPN. June 8, 2004. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
- ^ Scanlon, Barry (March 25, 2005). "Lombardi gives Lowell lift". The Lowell Sun. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
- ^ "Flames take priority over junior jersey retirement for Lombardi". The Globe and Mail. October 17, 2006. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
- ^ "Calgary Flames Revamp Supporting Cast to Compete in Heated Northwest Division". The Hockey News. The Canadian Press. October 2, 2008. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
- ^ Pharaoh, Jayson (August 16, 2008). "Northwest Division Preview". NBC News 4. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
- ^ Cruickshank, Scott (December 20, 2008). "Lundmark mushes back to Quad City". Calgary Herald. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
- ^ a b "Flames acquire Jokinen". CBC Sports. March 4, 2009. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
- ^ a b c d "Maple Leafs trade centre Matthew Lombardi to Coyotes for Draft Pick". The Hockey News. The Canadian Press. January 16, 2013. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
- ^ "Doan, Lombardi and Upshall to Play for Canada at IIHF World Championship". Arizona Coyotes. April 13, 2009. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
- ^ "Canada Wins Silver Medal at 2009 IIHF World Championship". Hockey Canada. May 10, 2009. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
- ^ Baum, Bob (February 8, 2010). "Lombardi's 2 goals help Coyotes rout Oilers 6-1". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
- ^ LeBrun, Pierre (July 2, 2010). "Lombardi signs three-year deal". ESPN. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
- ^ a b Arthur, Bruce (October 6, 2011). "For Lombardi, a triumphant return". National Post. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
- ^ Roarke, Shawn P. "Leafs acquire Lombardi and Franson in swap". NHL.com. Retrieved July 3, 2011.
- ^ Yerdon, Matt (November 22, 2011). "Matt Lombardi has a dislocated shoulder, might need surgery". NBC Sports. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
- ^ "Leafs trade Lombardi to Coyotes for conditional pick". TSN. January 16, 2013. Retrieved January 16, 2013.[dead link]
- ^ McLellan, Sarah (February 19, 2013). "'Driven' Matthew Lombardi healed, ready to return". USA Today. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
- ^ a b "Ducks acquire Matthew Lombardi". ESPN. Associated Press. April 3, 2013. Retrieved April 3, 2013.
- Genève-Servette HC. August 29, 2013. Retrieved August 29, 2013.
- ^ a b "Rangers agree to terms with F Lombardi". Sports Illustrated. July 16, 2014. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
- ^ "Rangers agree to terms with free agent Matthew Lombardi". New York Rangers. July 16, 2014. Retrieved July 16, 2014.
- ^ Johnston, Mike (October 14, 2014). "Rangers place Lombardi on unconditional waivers". Sportsnet. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
- ^ Halford, Mike (October 13, 2014). "Ex-Ranger Lombardi signs with former Swiss league team". NBC Sports. Retrieved October 13, 2014.
- ^ "Hockey Canada Announces 23-Player Roster for 2015 Spengler Cup". Hockey Canada. December 23, 2015. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
- ^ Clinton, Jared (December 31, 2015). "Team Canada Downs HC Lugano to Win Spengler Cup for 13th Time". The Hockey News. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
- ^ "Matthew Lombardi retraite et opte pour la famille" [Matthew Lombardi retires, chooses to spend more time with family]. La Nouvelle Union (in French). November 24, 2016. Retrieved November 24, 2016.
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
- Matthew Lombardi Minor Hockey Goal Mix Video
- Lombardi's page at sports.yahoo.com
- Lombardi's page at sportsillustrated.cnn.com
- Lombardi's page at sportsline.com