MATT
KIERSTED
#26 -
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Status
On roster
Ht/Wt
6’0’’,
182 lbs
Shoots
L
Experience
3
years
Debut
Apr 3, 2021
Born
Apr 14, 1998
(27 yrs)
Elk River, Minnesota
Hometown
Elk River, Minnesota
Signed
Signed by Florida in 2021.
Acquired
Acquired as a free agent in 2025.
VS.
Matt Kiersted
STAT RANK
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP Games Played
|
G Goals
|
A Assists
|
Pts Points
|
+/- Plus Minus
|
PIM Penalty Minutes
|
PPG Power Play Goals
|
SHG Shorthanded Goals
|
GWG Game Winning Goals
|
TOI/GP Time On Ice Per Game
|
S Shots
|
PtsPG Points Per Games Played
|
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:26 | 4 | 0.3 |
Game Log
| Date | Team | Opp | G Goals
|
A Assists
|
Pts Points
|
+/- Plus Minus
|
PIM Penalty Minutes
|
PPG Power Play Goals
|
PPPTS | SHG Shorthanded Goals
|
GWG Game Winning Goals
|
S Shots
|
TOI/GP Time On Ice Per Game
|
Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-03 |
|
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | DNP |
| 2026-01-02 |
|
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | DNP |
| 2025-12-31 |
|
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | DNP |
| 2025-12-29 |
|
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | DNP |
| 2025-12-27 |
|
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | DNP |
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-11 |
Recalled from the Iowa Wild (AHL).
|
| 2025-09-29 |
Placed on waivers by the Minnesota Wild for the purpose of being assigned to the Iowa Wild (AHL).
|
| 2025-07-02 |
Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Minnesota Wild to a two-year two-way contract.
|
| 2025-04-16 |
Assigned to the Charlotte Checkers (AHL).
|
| 2025-04-06 |
Recalled from the Charlotte Checkers (AHL).
|
News
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Rotowire
Thu, Dec 11, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Kiersted was recalled from AHL Iowa on Thursday.
Rotowire
Fri, Oct 03, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Kiersted was recalled from AHL Iowa on Friday.
Scouting Report
Spent parts of three seasons in the USHL, followed by three years at the University of North Dakota before signing as an undrafted free agent. His game improved with age and he worked very hard to reach the National Hockey League. Could stand to add more bulk to his 6'0" frame (and get physically stronger in general). Moves the puck well and is fairly mobile, although he is not a natural offensive defenseman at the highest level.
Long Range Potential: Depth defenseman.
