WHEELING, W.Va. - The Wheeling Nailers, ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, are announced the team has re-signed forward Matt Koopman to a contract for the 2023-24 season.Koopman, 25, joined the Nailers in March for his pro debut, following the completion of his collegiate career. He appeared in 14 games for Wheeling, and notched seven points (1g-6a).Prior to turning pro, the Marblehead, Massachusetts native played five seasons of college hockey, as he attended Providence College for four years, then transferred to UMass-Amherst. Koopman suited up in 148 career NCAA matches and produced 41 points (20g-21a). His most productive season was his final year at Providence, when he finished with 12 points. Two years earlier, Koopman tied for fourth on the Friars with a +11 rating.
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