About Matt Bartkowski
Matthew Richard Bartkowski (born June 4, 1988) is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman. He most recently played for the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League (AHL). == Playing career == === Florida Panthers === Bartkowski played high school hockey at Mt. Lebanon High School in suburban Pittsburgh. He was selected by the Florida Panthers in the 7th Round (190th overall) of the 2008 NHL entry draft following his final year in the USHL with the Lincoln Stars. === Boston Bruins === On March 3, 2010, the Panthers traded Bartkowski, along with Dennis Seidenberg, to the Boston Bruins for Byron Bitz, Craig Weller, and a 2nd round 2010 NHL entry draft choice. On April 29, 2010, Bartkowski was then signed to a two-year entry-level contract with the Bruins. On January 10, 2011, Bartkowski made his NHL debut for the Boston Bruins against his hometown team, the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Bruins went on to win the game 4-2, with Bartkowski registering two penalty minutes. On June 15, 2011, the Boston Bruins won the Stanley Cup in game seven against the Vancouver Canucks.
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