MATT
COOKE
LW
Ht/Wt
5’11’’,
208 lbs
Shoots
L
Experience
16
years
Debut
Oct 14, 1998
Born
Sep 7, 1978
(46 yrs)
Belleville, Ontario
Drafted
Drafted by Vancouver in 1997 (6/144).
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2015-06-18 |
Placed on unconditional waivers by the Minnesota Wild for the purpose of being released from his contract.
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| 2015-04-18 |
Missed the last playoff game (undisclosed).
|
| 2015-04-16 |
Undisclosed, day-to-day.
|
| 2015-04-07 |
Missed 30 games (lower body injury).
|
| 2015-02-05 |
Lower body injury, injured reserve.
|
Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NHL | Stanley Cup Stanley Cup | 2008-09 (Pittsburgh) |
Scouting Report
Could easily get opponents off their game. Was a good open-ice hitter. A fairly quick skater, he defended his own end effectively and was an excellent penalty killer. Was versatile enough to play on either side of center. Despite his hard work, he did not have the size or skill to be a major scorer. Was somewhat prone to taking bad penalties and did not always time his big hits correctly. Lacked discipline in a major way.
Long Range Potential: Effective, versatile agitating winger.
