Matthew Savoie Bio
Matthew Savoie is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted ninth overall by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2022 NHL entry draft. Savoie has shown remarkable talent as a young player and is recognized for his scoring abilities.
Early Life and Background
Matthew Savoie was born on January 1, 2004, in St. Albert, Alberta, Canada. Growing up in a hockey-centric culture, he was exposed to the sport from a young age, which laid the foundation for his future career. His early experiences in local leagues and minor hockey helped him develop the skills necessary to compete at higher levels.
Path to Hockey
Savoie applied for exceptional player status to enter the Western Hockey League (WHL) as a 15-year-old but was turned down. Shortly after, he committed to play college ice hockey for the University of Denver. However, he later broke this commitment and signed with the Winnipeg Ice, who had selected him first overall in the 2019 WHL bantam draft. His early career saw him playing with the Dubuque Fighting Saints in the United States Hockey League, where he recorded 38 points in 34 games.
Matthew Savoie Career
Early Career (2023)
Savoie made his professional debut with the Rochester Americans, the American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the Buffalo Sabres, at the end of the 2022–23 season. He appeared in two playoff games against the Hershey Bears. Following this, he sustained an upper-body injury during rookie camp entering the 2023–24 season, which placed him on injured reserve.
Breakthrough (2023)
On October 22, 2023, Savoie was assigned to the Rochester Americans on a conditioning loan, where he recorded five points in six games. He was recalled to the Sabres on November 6, 2023, and made his NHL debut on November 10, 2023, recording less than four minutes of ice time. The following day, he was reassigned to the Wenatchee Wild of the WHL. On January 4, 2024, he was traded to the Moose Jaw Warriors, where he had a standout performance, scoring two goals and five points in his debut.
Notable Works and Milestones
Savoie was traded to the Edmonton Oilers on July 5, 2024, in exchange for Ryan McLeod and Tyler Tullio. On February 22, 2025, he recorded his first career NHL point by assisting on Leon Draisaitl’s goal. He scored his first NHL goal on October 30, 2025, during a game against the New York Rangers.
Matthew Savoie Award Nominations
Throughout his early career, Matthew Savoie has not yet received any formal award nominations, as he is still establishing himself in the NHL.
Matthew Savoie Awards Won
As of now, Matthew Savoie has not won any awards in his professional hockey career, given his recent entry into the NHL.
Matthew Savoie Family
Matthew Savoie has an older brother named Carter Savoie, who was drafted by the Edmonton Oilers in the fourth round of the 2020 NHL entry draft.
Personal Life
Details about Matthew Savoie’s personal life are limited, as he is focused on his burgeoning hockey career. His family has been supportive of his journey in professional hockey, especially with his brother also being involved in the sport.
