Northeastern University Huskies‘ graduate left wing, assistant captain Matt DeMelis(37) signs with Worcester Railers for his rookie campaign, 2024/2025.
He missed a stretch of last season with injuries, but in 23 games, scored 2 goals and 6 assists, playing an effective checking forward style.
The 6′ 190 lbs. forward from Hingham, MA played 1 year of NAHL junior hockey local then a similar scoring frame in the USHL before committing to school.
We’re sure the 25-year old is ready to going pro and will be playing in front of a lot of local friends and family.
In his rookie year, he scores 9 goals and 17 assists in 60 games to earn a new 1-year deal to return a Railers for 2025/2026.
He takes scoring up to a new best with 19 goals and 23 assists in 70 games and a +2 rating to easily gain another year in Worcester, 2026/2027.
In a full slate of 72 games, he scores more new bests, 19 goals and 23 assists with a +2 rating on a non-playoff team and he will return once more for 2026/2027 and be a Railers.