Matthew Rich

Matthew Rich
Born	June 24, 1987 (1987-06-24) (age 24) Glasgow, Scotland, GBR
Height	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight	187 lb (85 kg; 13 st 5 lb)
Position	Forward
Shoots	Right
ScNL team Former teams	Paisley Pirates Manchester Phoenix
Playing career	2005–present

Matthew Rich (born June 24, 1987 in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom) is a Scottish professional ice hockey player, currently plays for Paisley Pirates in the Scottish National League. In 2005 he began his professional career, playing for the Edinburgh Capitals. Prior to this, Rich had still been playing at a high standard, having iced for the Scotland national team at U-13, U-15, U-17 and U-19 levels. He had also been playing for local teams in Scotland, such as the Paisley Pirates.

In his first professional season with Edinburgh, the young right-winger showed promise and dedication, playing 49 games but only managing to rack up six points in this time. Despite the low points return, Rich signed for the Newcastle Vipers for the 2006/07 EIHL season, but only played nine games for them before signing for the Manchester Phoenix part-way through the season to play under fellow Scot Tony Hand, a team-mate of his in Edinburgh.

During the 2006/07 season, Rich showed himself to be a willing and hard-working player, but mostly played on the third line, a situation which limited his point-scoring opportunities. Rich has struggled with injuries during the 2007/08 season, and was only able to play his first game for the Phoenix in December 2007. Injuries have continued to hamper Rich's career, and he was ruled out for the rest of the 2007/08 season, this time with a knee injury.

Rich's extensive injury problems resulted in his release from the Manchester Phoenix at the end of the 2007/08 season and it is doubtful whether he will be fit enough to play at EIHL level again during his career, although it is hoped he can make a full recovery. Rich took the opportunity after being released by Manchester to return to his native Scotland and sign for the Paisley Pirates. Rich, after two seasons out, signed for the English National North League 1 team Whitley Warriors. He made his debut against the Flintshire Freeze in a 11-3 victory picking up a goal and assist.

External links

• Matthew Rich's career stats at The Internet Hockey Database
• Matt Rich Personal Profile, Manchester Phoenix Official Website
• "Phoenix Lose Matt Rich For The Season", Manchester Phoenix Official Website, 10/03/08

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Name	Rich, Matthew
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Date of birth	June 24, 1987
Place of birth	Glasgow, Scotland, U.K.
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