Matt Niskanen
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| Position | Defenceman |
| Shoots | Right |
| Height Weight |
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 190 lb (86 kg) |
| NHL Team (P) Cur. Team |
Dallas Stars Minnesota-Duluth (WCHA) |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Born | December 6, 1986, Virginia, MN, USA |
| NHL Draft | 28th overall, 2005 Dallas Stars |
| Pro Career | 2007 – present |
Matt Niskanen (born December 6, 1986 in Virginia, Minnesota, USA) is an American professional ice hockey defenceman. He was drafted by the Dallas Stars in the first round, 28th overall, in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft.
Niskanen currently attends the University of Minnesota Duluth. In 2005-06, his freshman season on the Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs hockey team, he recorded 14 points in 38 games. Before that, Niskanen played for the Virginia/Mountain Iron-Buhl boy's hockey team and helped bring the Blue Devils to their first state high school tournament appearance. During 2006-2007, his sophomore season on the Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs hockey team, he recorded nine goals, twenty-two assists in thirty-nine games.
Niskanen was named to the 2006-2007 All WCHA first team, and the All WCHA academic team.
Niskanen has decided to leave college and turn pro. On March 19th, 2007 he signed a Amateur tryout contract with the Iowa Stars for the rest of the season, also he officially signed his NHL contract with the Dallas Stars which will begin in 2007-2008 for three years.
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