CHICAGO, (CO) -- He might not win the calder trophy. But Matt Keith is atleast in the OTHL, insted of playing for the Norfolk Admirals in the minors. Before the season most of the spotlight where aimed at russian rookie Pavel Vorobiev. When people talked about a rookie to look at in Chicago, they talked about Vorobiev. But after just 7 games and no points, Vorobiev has found himself to be a regular down in the minors. Matt Keith on the other hand, has now 11 games to his name in the OTHL, with 2 goals and 1 assist. Six of the games has come in his second stint with the Hawks this season. Keith where also re-called earlier this season and played five games when Marcus Nilson went down with a injury.
"Of course I aimed to be a regular from the get go, but I knew that I where most likley going to start the season in the minors. But I also knew that I where most likley going to get the chance up in Chicago this season. The first callup did not work out for me at all. I where to nervous. But this time I am pretty happy with the way I have played. But I am not that happy with the points. I feel that I have missed to many chances." - Said Matt Keith who right now plays on the Hawks top line with Arnason and Ruutu.
"Matt is a hard working guy. He is not afraid to crash the net, and he has good wheels. I like what he brings to our line." - Tyler Arnason comments on his new right winger.
And by the looks of it, the new top line in Chicago will stay together for the time being. "It is a good line. All three can skate, both Tuomo and Matt can hit while Arnason provide some good passes. All three can do most things. They can all score some goals, make some good passes or just play solid defence. I also like the intensity Matt and Tuomo have. They both want to go out and really hit people." - Said Brian Sutter.