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    Matt Nieto

    MattNieto

    Pittsburgh Penguins
    • #83
    • Left Wing
    • Pittsburgh Penguins
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      5' 11", 187 lbs
    • Birthdate
      11/5/1992 (33)
    • Birthplace
      Long Beach, CA
    • Draft Info
      2011: Rd 2, Pk 47 (SJ)
    • Status
      Minors

    Stats

    • G
      87
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      119
    • PTS
      206
    • +/-
      -64
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