ECHL mourns loss of former player Matzka

The ECHL and its member teams mourn the loss and express their condolences to the family and friends of former ECHL player Scott Matzka, who passed away on Sunday following a lenghty battle with ALS.

Matzka enjoyed a professional hockey career of over 10 seasons, beginning in the ECHL with the Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies in 2001-02. Matzka had a breakout rookie campaign, scoring 52 points (17g-35a) in 63 games before an even better season in 2002-03. He recorded 51 points (20g-31a) in just 45 games with the Boardwalk Bullies while also appearing in 14 games with the American Hockey League’s Cleveland Barons. He scored five goals and added an assist in 19 games during the 2003 Kelly Cup Playoffs, helping to lead Atlantic City to the Kelly Cup title. After spending a decade playing overseas, Matzka wrapped up his professional career by playing in one game with the Kalamazoo Wings during the 2012-13 season.

Matzka is survived by wife Catie, daughter Reese, 9, and son Owen, 6.

Arrangements are pending at this time.