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Matt Donovan - Net Worth, Age, Height, Birthday, Bio, Wiki!

Explore Matt Donovan net worth, age, height, bio, birthday, wiki, and salary! Defenseman who made his NHL debut in 2012 for the New York Islanders. In this article, we will discover how old is Matt Donovan? Who is Matt Donovan dating now & how much money does Matt Donovan have?

NameMatt Donovan
First NameMatt
Last NameDonovan
OccupationHockey Player
BirthdayMay 9
Birth Year1990
Place of BirthEdmond
Home TownOklahoma
Birth CountryUnited States
Birth SignTaurus
Full/Birth Name
FatherPeter Maxwell
MotherNot Available
SiblingsNot Available
SpouseNot Known
Children(s)Not Available

Matt Donovan Biography

Matt Donovan is one of the most popular and richest Hockey Player who was born on May 9, 1990 in Edmond, Oklahoma, United States. As a rookie for the Islanders he was coached by Jack Capuano.

Donovan grew up playing in Oklahoma City’s youth hockey program where he initially attended Edmond North High School until the age of 15 before moving to John F. Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. While in Iowa, Donovan played for the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders of the United States Hockey League (USHL). As a RoughRider, he was named to the USHL All-Rookie Team in his first season (2007–08), and the league’s First All-Star Team in the following season.

Donovan was drafted 96th overall in the fourth round of the National Hockey League’s (NHL) 2008 draft by the New York Islanders. Upon completing his sophomore season at the University of Denver, he was quickly signed to a professional contract by the Islanders, who assigned him to play for their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Bridgeport Sound Tigers. Donovan scored a goal and four assists during the final six games of 2010–11 AHL season. For the 2012–13 season, Donovan tied Justin Schultz for the most points among AHL defensemen with 48.

He grew up in Edmond, Oklahoma, though he attended high school in Iowa.

He became the first NHL player to be born, raised, and trained in Oklahoma.

Matt Donovan (born May 9, 1990) is an American professional ice hockey defenseman for the Milwaukee Admirals of the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract to the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League (NHL). Donovan was selected by the New York Islanders in the fourth round (96th overall) of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.

Matt Donovan Net Worth

Matt is one of the richest Hockey Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Matt Donovan's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: January 13, 2024)

He played youth hockey for the USHL’s Cedar Rapids RoughRiders, and joined the University of Denver’s hockey team in 2009.

Net Worth$5 Million
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomeHockey Player
CarsNot Available
HouseLiving in own house.

Donovan made his NHL debut on April 3, 2012, against the New Jersey Devils, making him the first Oklahoman born, raised, and trained in the state to play in the NHL. After making the Islanders’ roster to start the 2013–14 season, he scored his first NHL goal on October 8, 2013, against Mike Smith of the Phoenix Coyotes.

With the Islanders declining to give Donovan a qualifying offer, on July 1, 2015, the Buffalo Sabres signed Donovan as a free agent to a one-year contract.

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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Donovan was a member of the United States junior hockey team that captured the gold medal in January 2010 at the 2010 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships with a 6-5 overtime victory against Team Canada. Throughout the seven games Donovan gained three goals and two assists with a plus-6 rating.

Who is Matt Donovan Dating?

According to our records, Matt Donovan is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of January 13, 2024, Matt Donovan’s is not dating anyone.

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After spending the 2015–16 season exclusively within the Sabres’ AHL affiliate, the Rochester Americans, Donovan left the NHL as a free agent to sign a one-year contract abroad with Swedish club, Frölunda HC of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL), on July 21, 2016.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Matt Donovan height 6 ft 1 in Matt weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Height6 ft 1 in
WeightNot Known
Body MeasurementsUnder Review
Eye ColorNot Available
Hair ColorNot Available
Feet/Shoe SizeNot Available

Donovan made his University of Denver debut on October 9, 2009, and completed his first season as a Pioneer with seven goals and 14 assists for a total of 21 points in 36 games to lead all Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) defenseman in goals. For his efforts he was rewarded by being named to the Inside College Hockey Freshman All-American team, All-College Hockey News Rookie Team, and All-WCHA Rookie Team.

Donovan enjoyed two productive seasons in Sweden, before opting to return to North America for the 2018–19 season, securing a one-year AHL contract with the Milwaukee Admirals on June 7, 2018. Donovan instantly made an impact with the Admirals, leading the club in scoring with 12 points through his first 13 games before he was signed by NHL affiliate, the Nashville Predators, on a two-year, two-way contract on November 4, 2018.

Facts & Trivia

Matt Ranked on the list of most popular Hockey Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Matt Donovan celebrates birthday on May 9 of every year.

Who does Matt Donovan end up with?

After Elena falls into a magical, coma-like slumber, Matt takes on more responsibility and eventually becomes the sheriff of Mystic Falls. During this time, Matt ejects all vampires from Mystic Falls. In season seven, Matt falls in love with his partner, Penny Ares.

Why did Matt leave Legacies?

After some of Matt Davis’s controversial actions and remarks, fans of the franchise are so ready for him to leave that they even created a petition to replace him with Jensen Ackles. In 2020, Matt was called out by fellow cast members for racist and xenophobic comments regarding COVID-19.

Are Matt and Vicki Donovan related in real life?

Trivia. The Donovan family is a combination of the Bennett and Honeycutt families from the novels. In the novels, Vickie and Matt aren’t related.

How old was Matt Donovan when Vampire Diaries started?

Zach Roerig was 24 when he started playing Matt Donovan, a junior in high school and roughly 16 or 17. Matt stays human and ages. Roerig was 32 when the show ended.

Does Matt come back to life?

Luckily, Matt was wearing the Gilbert Ring. Later, when Matt comes back to life at the boarding house, Rebekah is there waiting for him. She tells him that Elena’s back to normal and that he did a brave thing. He tells her that he owed Elena because she saved him from drowning.

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