Matthew Lombardi | |||
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![]() Lombardi as a Ranger in the 2014 pre-season. | |||
Born |
Montreal, Quebec, Canada | March 18, 1982||
Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) | ||
Weight | 195 lb (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb) | ||
Position | Centre | ||
Shot | Left | ||
Played for |
Calgary Flames Phoenix Coyotes Nashville Predators Toronto Maple Leafs Anaheim Ducks Genève-Servette HC | ||
National team |
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NHL draft |
215th overall, 2000 Edmonton Oilers 90th overall, 2002 Calgary Flames | ||
Playing career | 2002–2016 |
Matthew Lombardi (born March 18, 1982) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey center who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Calgary Flames, Phoenix Coyotes, Nashville Predators, Toronto Maple Leafs and Anaheim Ducks. Lombardi made his NHL debut in 2003 and was a member of the Flames' team that went to the 2004 Stanley Cup Finals. During his career he was plagued with injuries, suffering two significant concussions. Lombardi played for Team Canada at the IIHF World Championships, winning gold in 2007 and silver in 2009. While playing in Switzerland, he was named to Team Canada and won the 2015 Spengler Cup. He retired from playing hockey in 2016.