Matt Donovan
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About
Defenseman who made his NHL debut in 2012 for the New York Islanders.
Before Fame
He played youth hockey for the USHL's Cedar Rapids RoughRiders, and joined the University of Denver's hockey team in 2009.
Trivia
He was the first NHL player to be born, raised, and trained in Oklahoma. In 2020, he was recognized by NBC Sports for his fundraising efforts to benefit youth hockey players.
Family Life
He grew up in Edmond, Oklahoma until the age of 15 when he moved to Iowa.
Associated With
As a rookie for the Islanders he was coached by Jack Capuano.
