MATT SMITH- PRESIDENT
Matt Smith is the President of Matt Smith Goaltending Inc. and is currently the development goaltending coach for the Chicago Blackhawks (NHL). He has worked with over 40 Professional/Major Junior/NCAA D1 goaltenders.
Since 2020 , he has seen 16 students drafted or signed to NHL contracts. 8 have played at least 1 NHL game.
Prior to joining the Blackhawks organization, Smith spent 8 years in the OHL with the Soo Greyhounds (2021-23) and Guelph Storm (2012-2018) winning the OHL Championship in 2014, at 24 years old.
A combination of youth and passion allow for Smith to easily relate and push his students to higher levels. Matt is rapidly gaining a reputation for success from minor hockey to professional ranks.
Since 2020 , he has seen 16 students drafted or signed to NHL contracts. 8 have played at least 1 NHL game.
Prior to joining the Blackhawks organization, Smith spent 8 years in the OHL with the Soo Greyhounds (2021-23) and Guelph Storm (2012-2018) winning the OHL Championship in 2014, at 24 years old.
A combination of youth and passion allow for Smith to easily relate and push his students to higher levels. Matt is rapidly gaining a reputation for success from minor hockey to professional ranks.
CLIENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND SUCCESS
NHL Drafts/Signings last 5 years
Carter George LA Kings (NHL)
Landon Miller Detroit Redwings (NHL)
Trenten Bennett New Jersey Devils (NHL)
Tristan Lennox signed New York Islanders (NHL)
Nolan Lalonde signed Columbus Blue Jackets (NHL)
Jack Lafontaine signed Carolina Hurricanes (NHL)
Jet Greaves signed Columbus Blue Jackets (NHL)
Will Cranley signed St.Louis Blues (NHL)
Nico Daws signed New Jersey Devils (NHL)
Hunter Jones signed Minnesota Wild (NHL)
Ben Gaudreau drafted San Jose Sharks (NHL)
Nathan Day drafted Edmonton Oilers (NHL)
International Tournaments
- Since 2019 18 MSGI students have been invited to Hockey Canada's program of excellence
- 3 U20 Gold Medals
- 2 U18 Gold Medals, 1 Silver medal
- 2 U17 Bronze medals
OHL
- 56 clients have been drafted to the OHL
- 6 clients have won OHL Championships
- 3 OHL Goaltender of the Year awards
- 11 OHL All Star Nominations
- 6 All Rookie Team Nominations
- 1 OHL Playoff MVP awards
- 2 OHL Rookie GAA awards
Carter George LA Kings (NHL)
Landon Miller Detroit Redwings (NHL)
Trenten Bennett New Jersey Devils (NHL)
Tristan Lennox signed New York Islanders (NHL)
Nolan Lalonde signed Columbus Blue Jackets (NHL)
Jack Lafontaine signed Carolina Hurricanes (NHL)
Jet Greaves signed Columbus Blue Jackets (NHL)
Will Cranley signed St.Louis Blues (NHL)
Nico Daws signed New Jersey Devils (NHL)
Hunter Jones signed Minnesota Wild (NHL)
Ben Gaudreau drafted San Jose Sharks (NHL)
Nathan Day drafted Edmonton Oilers (NHL)
International Tournaments
- Since 2019 18 MSGI students have been invited to Hockey Canada's program of excellence
- 3 U20 Gold Medals
- 2 U18 Gold Medals, 1 Silver medal
- 2 U17 Bronze medals
OHL
- 56 clients have been drafted to the OHL
- 6 clients have won OHL Championships
- 3 OHL Goaltender of the Year awards
- 11 OHL All Star Nominations
- 6 All Rookie Team Nominations
- 1 OHL Playoff MVP awards
- 2 OHL Rookie GAA awards
KEATON HARTIGAN- SENIOR INSTRUCTOR
Keaton joined our staff as a full time instructor in 2017. He was the goaltending coach for the University of Waterloo Warriors (OUA) for three seasons. Prior to U of W he spent two seasons with the Waterloo Siskins (GOJHL) where in his first season the team would make a Cherry Cup final appearance. Hartigan retired from playing in 2014 with professional playing experience in Rapid City (CHL) and Herentals HYC (Netherlands). Prior to playing professional Keaton played 4 years at the University of Waterloo where he was named an OUA all star and was team MVP.
Keaton grew up in Kitchener where he would play AAA hockey in the Kitchener Minor Hockey Association. In junior Hartigan would spend time with the Kitchener Dutchmen where he would win the team MVP in 2006 and finish his Junior career with the Georgetown Raiders (OJHL) before joining the CIS. ranks.
Keaton grew up in Kitchener where he would play AAA hockey in the Kitchener Minor Hockey Association. In junior Hartigan would spend time with the Kitchener Dutchmen where he would win the team MVP in 2006 and finish his Junior career with the Georgetown Raiders (OJHL) before joining the CIS. ranks.