• His father, Ron, tragically passed away from a heart attack when Matt was 16 years old. “He meant so much to me,” said Matt. “I was given his neck-lace with a gold cross after he passed and keep it with me wherever I go.”

• His mother, Janice, works for an engineering company. Has two sisters, Alexandra and Stephanie

• An avid reader, Rempe has read all seven Harry Potter novels seven times each. His favorite in the series is the “The Order of the Phoenix”

• Enjoys playing the guitar• Grew up a fan of the Calgary Flames• His first job was making fudge in a fudge shop

LOOSE PUCKS

Nickname: RempsHockey idol growing up: Ryan GetzlafCareer if not playing hockey: LawyerSuperpower he’d most like to have: Super speedPerson he’d trade places with for a day: Bear GryllsActor that would play him in a movie: Chris HemsworthDinner guest: David GogginsFirst jersey ever bought: Patrick Kane Chicago BlackhawksOn his bucket list: “Travel somewhere off the grid.”Reality show he’d like to compete on: The BachelorMost listened to artists: Brooks & Dunn, and J. ColeFavorite meal: SchnitzelMovie: GladiatorTV shows: The Office and Lucifer

ONE TIMERS

A sixth round draft choice of the Rangers in 2020, Matthew Rempe spent the last two seasons with the Seattle Thunderbirds in the WHL. Rempe skated in 47 games in 2019-20, registering 12 goals and 19 assists for 31 points. He spent the 2018-19 campaign with the Spruce Grove Saints in the AJHL.

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RIGHT6’8”235JUNE 29, 2002CALGARY, ALBERTA

MATTHEWREMPE