Matěj Machovský

Matěj Machovský (born 25 July 1993) is a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender currently under contract with HC Vítkovice Ridera of the Czech Extraliga (ELH).

Playing career Machovský spent three seasons in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) prior to beginning his professional career. In 112 games with the Brampton Battalion and five with the Guelph Storm, he posted a 56–45–13 record, 2.54 goals-against average (GAA), 0.901 save percentage and nine shutouts. Machovsky was named to the 2011 Second All-Rookie Team and won the Dinty Moore Trophy for having the best goals-against average (2.90) by a rookie goaltender. On 25 September 2017, Machovský was assigned to the Red Wings' AHL affiliate, the Grand Rapids Griffins to begin the 2017–18 season. Machovský was unable to make an impact within the Red Wings organization, playing just four games with the Griffins, while spending the majority of his contract with second tier affiliate, the Toledo Walleye of the ECHL.

As an impending restricted free agent, Machovský opted to return to his native Czech Republic, agreeing to a three-year contract with HC Sparta Praha of the Czech Extraliga on 1 May 2018.

Following three seasons with Sparta Praha, Machovský agreed as a free agent to a one-year contract with Latvian based KHL club, Dinamo Riga, on 22 April 2021.

Awards and honours Award Year OHL F. W. "Dinty" Moore Trophy- Best Rookie GAA 2011 Second All-Rookie Team 2011 ELH Best SVS% 2014 Playoffs Best SVS% 2016 International WJC18 Top 3 player on Team 2011