APPLETON, Wis. — Former Lawrence University hockey standout Matt Moore is headed back to the ice.
Moore has signed with the Macon Mayhem of the Southern Professional Hockey League, Lawrence coach Mike Szkodzinski announced today.
“I realized once my college career ended that I was not ready to give up the game that has been part of my life for so long,” said Moore, a forward who graduated in June with a degree in anthropology. “I am excited for the opportunity to keep playing the game I love. You never know what can happen unless you try.”
Moore proved to be incredibly valuable and durable during his Lawrence career. He played in all 107 games over the past four seasons and served as the team’s assistant captain for the past two seasons.
“We are very proud of Matt and his desire to continue playing,” Szkodzinski said. “He was one of the most dedicated players in our program — never missing a single game in all four years of his time at Lawrence. He has great work ethic and his speed will give him a legitimate shot to be solid pro hockey player.”
A native of Grosse Pointe Park, Mich., Moore scored seven goals and picked up two assists for nine points in 26 games during the 2015-16 season. Moore won the team’s Most Dedicated Player award after the season.
Moore, who picked up the game-winning goal vs. Marian University last season, finished his career with 21 goals and 17 assists for 38 points.
“Matt is the latest example of the type of players and people our program strives to produce,” Szkodzinski said. “We know he will represent himself and Lawrence University very well during his professional journey.”
Moore is the 11th Lawrence player to sign a pro contract during Szkodzinski’s 10-year tenure as the Vikings’ coach.