The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze are delighted to announce the signing of Canadian netminder Mat Robson for the 2024/25 Elite League season.
Robson, 28, brings experience of playing in the AHL, DEL, ECHL, France and most recently in Poland.
Standing an imposing 6’3”, Robson spent the second half of last season with Cracovia Krakow where he ended the campaign with a stunning performance in the playoffs posting a .944 save-percentage and 2.18 goals-against-average (GAA) over seven games.
Following a highly impressive time in the NCAA with University of Minnesota (2017-2019), Robson was signed as one of the more sought-after college free agents by the NHL’s Minnesota Wild.
In his senior year, he was one of three finalists for the Big Ten Goalie of the Year and his career save-percentage of .924 set a new program record for the Gophers.
After attending the Wild’s training camp and playing in exhibition, Robson spent the 2019/20 season in the AHL, posting a .901 save-percentage 2.97 goals-against-average and in 26 appearances for the Iowa Wild.
He then opted to move to one of Europe’s top leagues, the DEL with Straubing Tigers for 2020/21 before catching the attention of the NHL’s Buffalo Sabres, and spending 2021/22 in their system with the AHL’s Rochester American’s and Cincinnati Cyclones.
In 2022/23, Robson again moved to Europe playing 38 times for Anglet of the Ligue Magnus in France.
Head Coach Kevin Moore said: “Mat is a big goalie who moves smoothly around his crease and tracks down on pucks. Off the rush he anticipates the play extremely well and in zone he can play low to high situations squarely. In the locker room Mat adds daily competitiveness and will be a great addition to our club and goalie group.”
Robson will wear #20 for the Blaze over the 2024/25 Elite League season.
