89 Matthew Knies
- Number
- 89
- Position
- Forward
- Nationality
United States- Class
- Alum
- Home Town
- Phoenix, AZ
- Height
- 6'3"
- Weight
- 210
- Past Teams
- Minnesota
- Seasons
- 2021-22, 2022-23
- Birthday
- Thu. Oct 17, 2002
- Age
- 22
PERSONAL
• Son of Miro and Michaela Knies
• Brother, Phil, played hockey at Bentley after starting his career at Miami (OH)
• Ranked 37th among North America Skaters eligible for the 2021 NHL Entry Draft by the NHL Central Scouting Bureau
• Selected in the second round (57th overall) of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs
• Toronto’s top prospect in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft was selected one pick in front of former Gopher teammate Tristan Broz
• First player in Minnesota history to wear No. 89 — the highest number ever worn by a Gopher Hockey player until the 2022-23 season