ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- The University of Michigan ice hockey team and the Dekers Blue Line Club will be hosting an alumni game to benefit Scott Matzka and his battle with ALS on Saturday, Jan. 7. Faceoff against the Detroit Red Wings alumni team is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at Yost Ice Arena.
Matzka was a four-year letterwinner at U-M (1998-2001) and was a member of the Wolverines' 1998 NCAA national championship team. During his Michigan career he racked up 91 points (35 goals, 56 assists) in 166 games. He proceeded to have a successful 11-year professional career in North American and European leagues.