Matt Case

Matt Case (born February 16, 1986) is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman. He played in the North American minor-leagues and with Lillehammer IK of the GET-ligaen of Norway.

Playing career Case attended Ferris State University where he played college hockey with the Ferris State Bulldogs men's ice hockey team before turning professional with the Norfolk Admirals near the end of the 2009–10 AHL season.

On May 21, 2013, after three professional seasons in North America, Case signed a contract with European club, Lillehammer IK of the Norwegian GET-ligaen.

After a single season with Lillehammer, Case returned to the Idaho Steelheads on a one-year contract on August 1, 2014.

On May 22, 2015, Case signed for a second stint in Norway in agreeing to a one-year contract with the Sparta Warriors of the GET. Before making his debut with the Warriors, he opted to retire from professional hockey.

Career statistics Regular season Playoffs Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM 2004–05 Fairbanks Ice Dogs NAHL 55 3 11 14 52 3 0 0 0 5 2005–06 Green Bay Gamblers USHL 60 3 9 12 74 — — — — — 2006–07 Ferris State University NCAA 29 4 6 10 16 — — — — — 2007–08 Ferris State University NCAA 37 1 7 8 51 — — — — — 2008–09 Ferris State University NCAA 38 1 11 12 42 — — — — — 2009–10 Ferris State University NCAA 40 4 13 17 30 — — — — — 2009–10 Norfolk Admirals AHL 2 0 1 1 2 — — — — — 2010–11 Gwinnett Gladiators ECHL 38 1 2 3 14 — — — — — 2010–11 Idaho Steelheads ECHL 31 1 6 7 18 9 0 1 1 6 2011–12 Idaho Steelheads ECHL 48 4 8 12 68 7 0 1 1 10 2011–12 Texas Stars AHL 9 0 0 0 4 — — — — — 2012–13 Idaho Steelheads ECHL 62 6 33 39 59 17 1 9 10 15 2012–13 Manchester Monarchs AHL 5 0 0 0 4 — — — — — 2013–14 Lillehammer IK Norway 45 7 12 19 34 12 1 2 3 45 2014–15 Idaho Steelheads ECHL 65 2 21 23 65 — — — — — AHL totals 16 0 1 1 10 — — — — — ECHL totals 244 14 70 84 224 33 1 11 12 31

Awards and honors Award YearECHL First All-Star Team 2013 Performer of the Year (+32) 2013