Mackie Samoskevich

Matthew "Mackie" Samoskevich (born November 15, 2002) is an American professional ice hockey forward for the Charlotte Checkers of the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect to the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted 24th overall by the Florida Panthers in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft.

Mackie Samoskevich
Born (2002-11-15) November 15, 2002
Sandy Hook, Connecticut, U.S.
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb)
Position Center
Shoots Right
NHL team (P)
Cur. team		 Florida Panthers
Charlotte Checkers (AHL)
NHL Draft 24th overall, 2021
Florida Panthers
Playing career 2023–present

Playing career

Junior

During the 2020–21 season, Samoskevich recorded 13 goals and 24 assists in 36 games for the Chicago Steel. During the Clark Cup playoffs, he recorded one goal and nine assists in eight games to help lead his team to the Anderson Cup and Clark Cup.[1][2]

College

Samoskevich began his collegiate career for the Michigan Wolverines during the 2021–22 season.[3] During his freshman season, he recorded 26 points on nine goals and 17 assists. Two of his goals were unassisted goals, capitalizing on turnovers, while four goals came on the power play.[4] Following an outstanding season, he was named to the All-Big Ten Freshman Team.[5]

During the 2022–23 season in his sophomore year, Samoskevich ranked second on the team in goals with 19, and third in points with 40 in 35 games. Following the season, he was named to the All-Big Ten Second Team.[6] He finished his collegiate career with 30 goals and 42 assists in 79 games.[7]

Professional

On July 23, 2021, Samoskevich was drafted 24th overall by the Florida Panthers in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft.[8]

On April 11, 2023, Samoskevich signed a professional tryout (PTO) contract with the Panthers' AHL affiliate, the Charlotte Checkers, for the remainder of the 2022–23 AHL season.[9][10] Following the conclusion of the season with the Checkers, Samoskevich was signed to a three-year, entry-level contract with the Panthers on May 9, 2023.[11]

International play

Samoskevich represented the United States at the 2019 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, where he recorded one goal in four games.[12]

Personal life

Samoskevich comes from a hockey-playing family. His twin sister, Madison, plays college hockey for Quinnipiac, while his older sister, Melissa is a professional ice hockey player for the Connecticut Whale of the Premier Hockey Federation.[13]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs
Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GPGAPtsPIM GPGAPtsPIM
2018–19 Chicago Steel USHL 20220 30110
2019–20 Chicago Steel USHL 4713213428 —————
2020–21 Chicago Steel USHL 3613243727 819104
2021–22 University of Michigan B1G 4010192912 —————
2022–23 University of Michigan B1G 3920234328 —————
2022–23 Charlotte Checkers AHL 20220 70440
AHL totals 20220 70440

International
Year Team Event Result GPGAPtsPIM
2022 United States WJC 5th 50330
Junior totals 50330

Awards and honours
Award Year
College
All-Big Ten Freshman Team 2022 [5]
Big Ten All-Tournament Team 2022 [14]
All-Big Ten Second Team 2023 [15]

References
  1. Flaherty, Liam (May 24, 2021). "Local prospects lead Chicago to 2021 Clark Cup championship". nyhockeyjournal.com. Retrieved July 23, 2021.
  2. "Florida Panthers Select Forward Mackie Samoskevich 24th in 2021 NHL Draft". NHL.com. July 23, 2021. Retrieved July 23, 2021.
  3. McNeil, Kristy (June 25, 2021). "Michigan Announces Five-Member Incoming Class for 2021-22 Season". MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive. Retrieved July 23, 2021.
  4. McNeil, Kristy (March 15, 2022). "Beniers, Power on All-Big Ten First Team; Hughes Shares Top Freshman Award". MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  5. "Hockey Postseason Honors Announced". BigTen.org. Big Ten Conference. March 15, 2022. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  6. McNeil, Kristy (March 14, 2023). "Fantilli Named Big Ten Freshman of the Year". MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive. Retrieved March 14, 2023.
  7. Earegood, Connor (April 11, 2023). "Mackie Samoskevich leaves Michigan, signs PTO with Florida farm team". The Michigan Daily. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
  8. Wilson, David (July 23, 2021). "Panthers prioritize offensive skill in Round 1 of NHL Draft with Mackie Samoskevich pick". Miami Herald. Retrieved July 23, 2021.
  9. Niedzielski, tNicholas (April 11, 2023). "Mackie Samoskevich joins Checkers on PTO". charlottecheckers.com. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
  10. McNeil, Kristy (April 11, 2023). "Samoskevich Signs PTO with Charlotte Checkers". MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
  11. "Florida Panthers agree to terms with forward Mackie Samoskevich". Florida Panthers. May 9, 2023. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
  12. Cox, Jeff (July 1, 2019). "U.S. Under-18 Men's Select Team Roster". nyhockeyjournal.com. Retrieved July 23, 2021.
  13. Jurewicz, Chris (November 4, 2018). "Cut from the same cloth". IIHF.com. Retrieved July 23, 2021.
  14. McNeil, Kristy (March 19, 2022). "Michigan Scores Four Straight to Win Second B1G Tournament Championship". MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive. Retrieved March 19, 2022.
  15. "Big Ten Hockey Postseason Honors Announced". BigTen.org. Big Ten Conference. March 14, 2023. Retrieved March 14, 2023.
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