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Auston Matthews (born September 17, 1997) is an American ice hockey center. He is currently playing for the ZSC Lions of the Swiss National League A (NLA). Previously, Matthews played for the U.S. National U18 Team in the USHL. Matthews is rated as a top prospect who is expected to be a top pick in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft. Internationally, Matthews has represented the United States in numerous tournaments including a U17 WHC Gold Medal, two U18 WJC Gold Medals, a IIHF World U20 Championship appearance, and a World Championship appearance. ==Playing career== Matthews was drafted 75th overall by the Everett Silvertips in the WHL Bantam Draft but opted to play for the USNTDP Juniors (USHL). That season he played for the U.S. National U17 Team (USDP) where he gained national attention from NHL scouts. In his second season with the U.S. National U18 Team (USDP, Matthews finished First in league scoring with 116 points (55 goals, 61 assists), breaking the National Team Development Program record of 102, set by Chicago Blackhawks star Patrick Kane in 2005–06 and besting Buffalo Sabres' Jack Eichel by 29 points. On May 21, 2015, Matthews won the USA Hockey Bob Johnson Award for excellence in international competition. Matthews trained with the USA Hockey National Team Development Program team during the 2013–14 and 2014–15 seasons. Matthews was named the 2015 Most Valuable Player at the World U18 Championships in addition to being named to the IIHF All-star team, and named the IIHF Best Forward after finishing as the tournament's top scorer. On August 7, 2015, Matthews signed a one-year contract to play in the Swiss National League A for the ZSC Lions. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Auston Matthews」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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