Matt Hackett

Matthew Hackett (born March 7, 1990) is a Canadian ice hockey goaltender. He was selected by the Minnesota Wild in the 3rd round (77th overall) of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. He is currently playing with the Minnesota Wild as an emergency call-up from the Houston Aeros, the team's American Hockey League affiliate.
==Playing career==
Hackett was called up to the NHL as a backup to Josh Harding on November 23, 2011, for a game against the Nashville Predators after Niklas Bäckström missed the game for personal reasons. In case Hackett did not arrive at the game in time (from his assignment with the Houston Aeros), 51-year-old recreational goaltender Paul Deutsch was signed to an amateur tryout contract, but was eventually scratched as Hackett served as the backup.Nashville @ Minnesota, November 23, 2011 
Hackett made his National Hockey League (NHL) debut on December 6, 2011, in a road game against the San Jose Sharks, entering 1:11 into the game after starting goalie Harding was injured.Wild's Josh Harding leaves with upper-body injury - NHL.com - News In his debut game, Hackett earned a perfect 1.000 save percentage by making 34 saves on 34 shots, a performance that helped lead the Minnesota Wild to a 2-1 victory with the only goal against Minnesota having been in the first minute of play, prior to Hackett entering the game.Minnesota Wild at San Jose Sharks Game Recap - 12/06/2011 
On December 8, 2011, two days after his NHL debut, Matt Hackett made his first NHL start as the Minnesota Wild played against the Los Angeles Kings. Hackett stopped 42 of 44 shots for a .955 save percentage, helping to lead the Wild to a 4-2 win.Minnesota Wild at Los Angeles Kings Game Recap - 12/08/2011
On March 2, 2012, after the Wild lost Backstrom to a lower leg injury, Hackett was again recalled as a back-up to Josh Harding.Wild recall Hackett after losing Backstrom to injury
==Personal information==
Former NHL goaltender, Jeff Hackett, is Matthew's uncle.
King: Last cut letdown - sportsnet.ca
==Awards and honours==
Award 	Year 	
OHL Second All-Star Team	2009–10	OHL Second All-Star Team
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Category:Born in 1990
Category:Canadian ice hockey players
Category:Houston Aeros (AHL) players
Category:Minnesota Wild draft picks
Category:Minnesota Wild players
Category:Plymouth Whalers alumni
Category:Windsor Spitfires alumni
Category:IIHF Player