Matt Leitner (born November 27, 1990) is an

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former professional

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player who played in the

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(AHL).

Playing career

Leitner was named an ACHA All-American (West First Team) as a senior at Minnesota State after leading the Mavericks in scoring with nine goals and 32 assists for 41 points in 2014–15. In his junior year, Leitner's outstanding play was rewarded with a selection to the 2013–14 All-WCHA First Team. Following his third full professional season in 2018–19, Leitner ended his playing career in accepting an assistant coaching role at the collegiate level with

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* 1990 births Living people Sportspeople from Los Alamitos, California Ice hockey players from California Fargo Force players Manchester Monarchs (ECHL) players Milwaukee Admirals players Minnesota State Mavericks men's ice hockey players Ohio Junior Blue Jackets players Ontario Reign (AHL) players Springfield Thunderbirds players Utica Comets players American men's ice hockey centers AHCA Division I men's ice hockey All-Americans {{US-icehockey-center-stub Minnesota State University, Mankato alumni