Who is Matt Petgrave? What Happened to Matt Petgrave?
by Mathelene
Updated Oct 30, 2023
Who is Matt Petgrave?
Matt Petgrave is a hockey player with an interesting career. He started in the Ontario Junior Hockey League in 2008-09 and then moved on to the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) with teams like the Niagara IceDogs and the Owen Sound Attack, where he played well. He also had a successful season with the Oshawa Generals in the OHL.
He then went on to play in different leagues like the AHL and ECHL, featuring with teams like the Syracuse Crunch and Laval Rocket. In the 2020-21 season, he played in European leagues and later joined the UK's Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL) with the Sheffield Steelers in 2022-23, where he did really well, scoring 48 points in 54 games.
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What Happened to Matt Petgrave?
Matt Petgrave, a hockey player, was involved in a tragic incident. He accidentally collided with another player, Adam Johnson, during a game. Adam Johnson lost his life as a result of this accident. The incident happened in the UK during a game between the Sheffield Steelers, where Petgrave was playing, and the Nottingham Panthers, where Johnson was on the team.
The collision occurred during the game when Petgrave seemed to lose his balance and made contact with Johnson, hitting him in the neck. Johnson was bleeding and moved away from the scene but later collapsed. This tragic event led to the game being stopped in the 35th minute to provide Johnson with urgent medical attention.
Matt Petgrave Age
Matt Petgrave's current age is 31 years old. He was born on January 29, 1992, in Toronto, Canada. Despite his relatively young age, he has had a diverse and notable career in hockey, playing in various leagues and making headlines for his recent involvement in a tragic incident during a game.
This incident involved an accidental collision with another player, Adam Johnson, who unfortunately lost his life as a result. The accident occurred during a game between the Sheffield Steelers and the Nottingham Panthers. Although he is still in the prime of his career, this event serves as a reminder of the risks and challenges that athletes like Matt Petgrave face in their pursuit of the sport.
Matt Petgrave Career
Matt Petgrave has had a remarkable hockey career. He began his journey in 2008-09 with the Bramalea Blues in the Ontario Junior Hockey League and later made his mark in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) with teams like the Niagara IceDogs and Owen Sound Attack, achieving success in the form of impressive points. He continued to excel with the Oshawa Generals in the 2012-13 season.
His journey extended to USports, where he represented the University of New Brunswick, and he also gained experience in the AHL and ECHL, playing for teams such as the Syracuse Crunch and Laval Rocket. Notably, he had a strong 2018-19 season with the Brampton Beast in the ECHL.
In the 2020-21 season, he ventured into European leagues and later joined the UK's Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL) with the Sheffield Steelers in 2022-23, making a significant impact with impressive scoring.
Matt Petgrave Stats
2008-09
OJHL
Bramalea Blues
4
0
1
1
+0
4
2009-10
OHL
Niagara IceDogs
67
6
19
25
+7
74
2010-11
OHL
Owen Sound Attack
61
8
29
37
+12
90
2011-12
OHL
Owen Sound Attack
37
7
18
25
+8
58
2012-13
OHL
Oshawa Generals
50
10
40
50
+21
60
2013-14
USports
Univ. of New Brunswick
28
4
11
15
+18
68
2014-15
USports
Univ. of New Brunswick
24
1
14
15
+9
76
2015-16
USports
Univ. of New Brunswick
27
4
11
15
-
86
2016-17
USports
Univ. of New Brunswick
29
4
11
15
-
54
2016-17
ECHL
Brampton Beast
5
1
1
2
-3
4
2017-18
AHL
Syracuse Crunch
2
0
0
0
-1
8
2017-18
ECHL
Brampton Beast
44
8
15
23
+0
72
2017-18
AHL
Laval Rocket
12
0
0
0
+0
14
2017-18
AHL
Belleville Senators
1
0
0
0
-2
0
2018-19
ECHL
Brampton Beast
50
8
32
40
+25
54
2018-19
AHL
Utica Comets
12
1
1
2
-3
4
2019-20
ECHL
Brampton Beast
41
7
26
33
+5
63
2019-20
AHL
Utica Comets
9
0
1
1
-5
2
2020-21
ECHL
Florida Everblades
44
1
11
12
+3
64
2020-21
ECHL
Kansas City Mavericks
16
0
2
2
-11
38
2021-22
Czechia
HC Dynamo Pardubice
9
0
1
1
-2
10
2021-22
Slovakia
HK Spisska Nova Ves
34
9
20
29
+11
145
2022-23
EIHL
Sheffield Steelers
54
9
39
48
+41
129
2023-24
EIHL
Sheffield Steelers
7
1
2
3
+7
6
Season
League
Team
GP
G
A
P
+/-
PIM
Who is Matt Petgrave? - FAQs
Matt Petgrave is a professional hockey player from Toronto, Canada.
In the OHL, Matt Petgrave played for the Niagara IceDogs, Owen Sound Attack, and Oshawa Generals during different seasons.
Matt Petgrave was involved in a tragic on-ice incident where he accidentally collided with American player Adam Johnson during a game. Johnson was struck in the neck and later passed away due to the injuries sustained.
Matt Petgrave plays for Sheffield Steelers.
Matt Petgrave was born on January 29, 1992, and he is currently 31 years old.