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Career: Is 56th all-time on the BGSU scoring list with 113 points (49g, 64a) in 110 games...he also recorded 58 penalties to go along with 135 PIM's...he also has 28 power-play goals and eight game-winners.

2006-07: Was one of three Falcons to play in all 38 games...led the team with 33 points (11g, 22a)...his 22 assists also led the team...scored goals in the first three games, leading the team to a 2-0-1 start...had two helpers in a 4-2 versus LSSU...scored two goals in a 4-3 loss at Alaska and picked up three points (1g, 2a) the following night in a 6-4 win over the Nanooks...had two points (1g, 1a) in a 5-1 win versus Western Michigan...had two helpers in a 3-2 win versus Michigan and two assists in a 5-3 loss to the Spartans...Falcons were 6-3-0 in games where he scored two or more points...had 31 penalties for 70 penalty minutes...had six power-play goals and led the team with 127 shots...became just the 68th Falcon to score 100 career points on Jan. 5 (WMU).



2005-06: Finished the year with 20 goals, 28 assists and 48 points, all career-bests • also posted a team-high 12 power-play goals • has scored a point in 28 of 36 games this season and had 15 multiple point games • recorded his first career hat trick versus No. 4 Boston College • had a career-best four points (1g, 3a) in a 7-3 win over Nebraska-Omaha • had a nine-game point streak from Dec. 9 - Jan. 20 • was named to the UConn All-Tournament Team after scoring a tournament-best three goals • scored two goals, including the game-winner with just 48 seconds remaining in a 3-2 win over RIT • also scored multiple goal games versus UMass and Nebraska-Omaha • had a season-best nine-game point streak from Dec. 9 through Jan. 20 where he posted 14 points (7g, 7a) • finished the regular season ranked 12th in the country in points per game (1.35), tied for eighth in points (46), 12th in power-play goals (10), tied for 18th in goals (18) and 11th in assists (28).

2004-05: Became just the third freshman in BGSU history to lead the team in scoring, notching 32 points (18g, 14a) in 36 games •he joined George McPhee (1978-79, 88 pts.) and Gerry Bradbury (1970-71, 52 pts.) as the only others to do that •also led the Falcons in goals (18), PPGs (10), GWGs (5), and shot percentage (.189) •named CCHA All-Rookie Honorable Mention • 24 of his 32 points came in league play (12g, 12a) •two-time CCHA Rookie of the Week (Oct. 25 and Nov. 15) •scored a goal in his first three collegiate games, including two PPGs and one GWG, finishing with 3-2--5 during that span •notched a career-high three points twice, in his first collegiate game at Union on Oct. 22 (1-2--3) and at Nebraska-Omaha on Nov. 13 (2-1--3) •had a career-high five-game point streak from Feb. 5 - Feb. 19 (6-2--8) and ended the season on a four-game point streak (3-1--4) • notched a point in 22 of 36 games • had eight mult-point games •longest point drought was three games •had 11 penalties with 22 PIM •finished T-7th nationally in GWGs (5), T-19th nationally in PPGs per game (.28), and T-33rd nationally in goals per game (.50) •was 10th highest scoring freshman in the NCAA (.89 ppg.) • made his collegiate debut on Oct. 22 at Union.

Pre-College: Played one season for the Cumberland Grads • he finished the 2003-04 season with 31-32--63 in 51 games and 26 PIM • named the CJHL Rookie of the Year in 2004 after leading all rookies in the league in scoring with the next closest rookie 15 points behind him • earned the Cumberland 3-Star Award •the Grads finished second in the CJHL regular season with their 35-14-5 record (76 points) • was invited to try out for the 2002 Team Ontario Under-17 training camp.

Personal: Full name--Jonathan Richard Matsumoto • born Oct. 13, 1986, in Ottawa, Ontario • son of Nelson and Winara Matsumoto • majoring in business • shoots left • graduate of St. Peter Catholic (`04).

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History

2004-05: Jonathan Matsumoto enjoyed a superb rookie campaign at Bowling Green that earned him an honorable mention to the CCHA All-Rookie Team. The Orleans, Ontario native led the Falcons in scoring with 32 points (18 goals, 14 assists) playing in all 36 games. In addition, Matsumoto led Bowling Green in power play goals (10), game-winning goals (5), and shooting percentage (.189). He was twice named CCHA Rookie of the Week. At the team’s season-ending awards ceremony, Matsumoto was named the recipient of Bowling Green’s Sam Cooper Trophy, which recognizes the team’s top scorer.

2005-06: Matsumoto, along with Alex Foster (TOR), made up one of the nation’s most potent offensive duos this season. Matsumoto finished second on the Falcons team in scoring with 48 points (20 goals, 28 assists) in 36 games. The Orleans, ON native’s 20 goals and 12 power play goals both led the team. One of Matsumoto’s most memorable games came back on October 15, when he posted his first career hat-trick in BGSU’s 6-9 loss to Boston College.

2006-07: He was one of the few bright spots on an otherwise dismal Falcons squad last year, registering a team-leading 38 points (11 goals, 22 assists) in 33 contests. In 16 games with the Phantoms at the end of the 2006-07 campaign, Matsumoto tallied two goals and two assists; he has also registered two minor penalties and a -3 rating.

Matsumoto inked a professional contract with the Flyers after the completion of his junior season.

Al Alven contributed to this profile

Talent Analysis

Matsumoto is a brilliant playmaking center who brings an infectious enthusiasm to his game. He possesses superb passing skills and knows how to find his linemates. He does good job of controlling and protecting the puck as well. Matsumoto is a strong skater who moves quite well through traffic. He is a smart player with excellent hockey sense. His play around the net is also very good. He will drive to the net hard and often. He has a quick, accurate shot. One area where Matsumoto will need to improve is his foot speed. He doesn’t quite have that burst of speed that is associated with many great skaters.

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