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• Parents are Dean and Roxanne. Dean is a police officer and Roxanne is a speech therapist. Has a brother, Tyler, who played hockey the last two seasons for NAIT in the ACAC
• Draws inspiration from his father, who is a cancer survivor. “He got di-agnosed when I was 13 years old,” said Robertson. “He needed surgery, therapy, the whole bit. Seeing him battle and what he went through had a huge impact on me. It gives me strength whenever I face any sort of adversity.”
• Grew up an avid fan of the Edmonton Oilers and lists Ryan Smyth as his hockey idol. Also cheered for the Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors
• Hobbies include golf and tennis• His favorite quote is “You miss 100 percent of the shots you don’t take.”
LOOSE PUCKS
Nickname: RoboSuperpower he’d most like to have: Ability to flyHidden talent: “I’m really good at ping pong.”Person he’d trade places with for a day: Bill GatesActor that would play him in a movie: Rob SchneiderOn his bucket list: Travel to the BahamasOther sport he’d like to play professionally: Wide receiver in footballFavorite meal: SteakGameday meal: Chicken and pasta with meat sauceBook: The Hunger GamesMovie: The ChoiceTV show: Prison BreakApp: Instagram
ONE TIMERS
A second round draft choice of the Rangers in 2019, Matthew Robertson spent the last five seasons skating for the Edmonton Oil Kings in the WHL. Rob-ertson played in 22 games in 2020-21 and tallied four goals and 18 assists for 22 points. The Edmonton, Alberta, native has served as an alternate captain since 2018-19.
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LEFT6’4”201MARCH 9, 2001EDMONTON, ALBERTA
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