“When Mat Robson visited the University of Minnesota last month, he knew it was for him. Bright lights. Big city. Elite players.
In Minneapolis, the 20 year-old saw a place similar to his hometown, and a chance to play goalie in front of 10,000 fans at Mariucci Arena.
“The first and most important thing was going to a great program,” said Robson, who orally committed last Friday to play hockey with the Gophers. “I’m excited, being a Toronto kid, going back to a big city.”
Yes, Toronto. As in Ontario, Canada.”