All-Time Golden Knights
MATT POAPST
	#9
	1998-02
	Right Wing 6-1, 195 Monkland, Ontario Born: December 9, 1978

SENIOR YEAR (2001-02)—Clarkson's MVP, who helped to lead the Golden Knights back to ECAC Tournament semifinal round after a two-year absence by serving as a co-captain … A four-year veteran, who played an important role as the Golden Knights posted an 80-52-13 record, made four appearances in the ECAC Tournament, including three trips to Lake Placid, two ECAC Regular Season titles (1999, 2001) and a league tournament championship (1999) along with one NCAA Regional appearance (1999) … Clarkson's second leading scorer as a right wing on the Knights' top line with 32 points on 10 goals and 22 assists through 37 games … Finished his career with 112 career points on 48 goals and 64 assists through 141 games … Scored five power-play goals … Tallied his team-high fourth game-winning marker in the 3-1 first-game quarterfinal victory over SLU (3/8) … Posted eight multiple-point games on the season … Enjoyed a career-best five-point outing with one goal and four assists in 8-1 win over Mercyhurst (1/5) … Scored two goals in 8-5 victory over nationally ranked UNH (12/7) … Tallied a goal and two assists in 5-0 shutout over Miami (10/19) … Posted three assists in 7-6 ot win over St. Lawrence (11/3) … Scored a goal and an assist in final collegiate game, against Rensselaer in ECAC Tournament consolation contest (3/16) … Lead team in penalties 27/73 … Named to ECAC Honor Roll five times (11/5, 12/11, 1/7, 2/4, 3/17) … ECAC All-Academic Team member.

JUNIOR YEAR (2000-01)—Clarkson’s leading scorer as a right wing on Knights’ top line … Tallied 35 points overall on 17 goals and 18 assists through 35 games … Tied for the ECAC goal-scoring lead with 15 in conference action … Honored as a second-team ECAC All-Star … Served as an assistant captain … Recorded nine points (4-5) during Clarkson’s season ending seven-game winning streak, which clinched the conference regular season title … Tied for team-lead with eight power-play goals … Also had three game-winners and a +5 rating … Led Knights with 56 penalty minutes … Posted 10 multiple-point outings, including two power-play goals and one assist in 4-3 win over Dartmouth (1/19) … Scored twice in 7-2 victory at St. Lawrence (11/18) … Named to ECAC weekly Honor Roll three times (1/8, 2/5, 3/5) ... An ECAC All-Academic Team member.

SOPHOMORE YEAR (1999-00)—One of the more underrated forwards in the ECAC ... Clarkson’s third leading scorer with 27 points on 14 goals and 13 assists through 32 games ... Scored winning goal in 3-2 victory over Princeton (3/10) in first game of ECAC Quarterfinals … Had seven multiple-point games … Netted two goals and one assist in 5-2 win over the Tigers (2/4) … Scored twice in 8-3 loss to Cornell (2/11) … Tallied three power play goals and one gamewinner … Opened the season with a five-game point scoring streak (2-4) before missing the next three games with a foot injury … Scored one goal in first game back, 4-3 loss at Colgate (11/19) … Tallied both Clarkson goals in 3-2 loss at Ferris State (11/27) … Named to ECAC Honor Roll three times (11/1, 11/29, 2/14) ... Was the recipient of Clarkson's Unsung Hero Award.

FRESHMAN YEAR (1998-99)—Clarkson’s leading rookie scorer with 18 points on seven goals and 11 assists playing in all 37 games ... Saw plenty of time on the power play and tallied three man-advantage goals ... Scored winning marker in 2-1 victory at Dartmouth (2/5) while on the power play ... Posted three points (1-2) in 9-3 win over Brown (2/26) ... Posted five multiple-point games ... Recorded first collegiate points with a power play goal and one assist against Princeton (11/14) ... Wore uniform #18 as a freshman.

BEFORE CLARKSON—Had great success in the Central Junior League, leading the Brockville Braves, coached by Wilf Johnston, to the 1998 CJHL Championship ... Was the leading scorer in the league with 101 points on 34 goals and 67 assists through 56 games ... Team captain ... Fourth on Brockville's all-time scoring list.

PERSONAL—Son of Debbie and Ron Poapst ... Born on December 9, 1978 ... Shoots left ... Management major ... Holds a 2-1 record over his older brother John, who played four years at St. Lawrence, in college hockey games ... Also recruited by St. Lawrence and Union ... Likes all sports.

Year	GP	Goals	Asst	Pts	P/M	PPG	SHG	GWG	HT	+/-
1998-99 FR	37	7	11	18	13/26	3	0	1	0	+4
1999-00 SO	32	14	13	27	17/34	3	0	1	0	+2
2000-01 JR	35	17	18	35	24/56	8	0	3	0	+5
2001-02 SR	37	10	22	32	27/73	5	0	4	0	-2
Totals	141	48	64	112	81/189	19	0	9	0	+9

CAREER GAME-HIGHS - Last Time
Points: 5 (1-4) vs Mercyhurst, 1/5/02
Goals: 2 (six times) vs UNH, 12/7/01
Assists: 4 vs Mercyhurst, 1/5/02
PP Goals: 2 (twice) vs UNH, 12/7/01