Matt Leitner (born November 27, 1990) is an American 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, accepting an assistant coaching role at the collegiate level with

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