The definition of a pure goal scorer is, “In some sports, an attacker is a specific type of player, usually one whose role involves aggressive play.” Matt Gaudreau sure is that for the Reading Royals, and then some. This young man has really evolved into a playmaking machine at both ends of the ice.
Gaudreau has just been on a tear this season. He leaves players and goaltenders in the dust, as they are seen banging their sticks against the crossbar in frustration. Gaudreau has been that good for the Royals, that he even played in four games with the Stockton Heat in the AHL this year, to which, he was returned back to the Royals.
A young stud in Gaudreau, doesn’t to often disappoint his family in attendance, nor the proud Royals fans that make the trek for games. He usually puts on a show, as he pots a beautiful goal after a beautiful goal. Hockey runs in this young man’s family, as his brother Johnny Gaudreau “Johnny Hockey” plays for the Calgary Flames.
The young 25-year-old in Gaudreau pushes the play, and is physical enough to handle the rigors of a full ECHL hockey season. Gaudreau works hard in the summer, weight wise, for physicality purposes. Moreover, he also looks good with the pace of game against most teams, as well. For the season, Gaudreau is second on the team in scoring as he has tallied 8 goals, and 21 assists in 25 games played. The young man just continues to soar to new heights.
Gaudreau appears to be a natural, and a player that knows how to put up points. He looks very good this season for the Royals, especially with the way he carries the puck up the ice. If he keeps producing like he currently is doing, then make no mistake Gaudreau has a good shot at reaching the AHL possibly next season with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. Whatever the case maybe, Gaudreau is what the doctor ordered, offensive wise, for this young Royals team.
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