Lukas Matecha is a 19-year-old ice hockey goaltender who plays for the Tri-City Americans in the Western Hockey League (WHL). Notably, he is regarded a top eligible prospect heading into the 2024 NHL Entry Draft and has garnered attention with rankings of #121 by McKeen's Hockey, #100 by FC Hockey, and #3 among North American goalies by NHL Central Scouting.
Looking back, he began his career with HC Dynamo Pardubice, progressing through their U16, U17, and U20 teams, playing in the Czechia U16, U17, and U20 leagues. He has also had brief stints with HC Dynamo Pardubice's main team and their B team.
Lucas Matecha’s Nationality
Lukas Matecha is a Czech national. Internationally, he has represented his country in various youth tournaments.
In the 2022-23 season, Matecha represented Czechia U18 at the 5-Nations Tournament in Zuchwil, playing in 2 games with an impressive GAA of 1.44 and an SV% of .940. He also played one game for the Czechia U17 team, with a GAA of 6.00 and a SV% of .857.
Lucas Matecha's Birthplace
Lukas Matecha was born in Chrudim, Czechia. Notably, he began his career with HC Dynamo Pardubice’s youth team.
In the 2018-19 season, he played for HC Dynamo Pardubice U16 in the Czechia U16 league, posting a goals-against average (GAA) of 2.50 and a save percentage (SV%) of .909. The following season, he moved up to HC Dynamo Pardubice U17 in the Czechia U17 league, playing 5 games with a GAA of 3.74 and an SV% of .888. In the 2020-21 season, he achieved a GAA of 1.33 and an SV% of .957 in 2 games for the same team.
During the 2019-20 season, he played for the Pardubicky Kraj U15 team in the ODM tournament, where he appeared in 4 games, recording a goals-against average (GAA) of 4.25 and a save percentage (SV%) of .896.
FAQ's On Lucas Matecha Ethnicity
A. Lukas Matecha has played for HC Dynamo Pardubice at the U16, U17, and U20 levels, as well as for HC Dynamo Pardubice B in the Czech second division. He currently plays for the Tri-City Americans in the Western Hockey League (WHL).
A. Lukas Matecha stands 190 cm (6'3") tall and weighs 85 kg (187 lbs). He catches left-handed.
A. In the Czechia U17 league, Matecha had a save percentage of .927 over 24 games in the 2021-22 season. He also posted a save percentage of .918 in the Czechia U20 league during the 2022-23 season.
A. Lukas Matecha is eligible for the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. He is ranked #121 by McKeen's Hockey, #100 by FC Hockey, and #3 among North American goalies by NHL Central Scouting.
A. Yes, Lukas Matecha has represented Czechia in international junior competitions, including the Czechia U18 team and the 5-Nations tournament in Zuchwil, where he posted a save percentage of .940 over two games.
