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Matt Nickerson
Matt Nickerson (born January 11, 1985, in Old Lyme, Connecticut, U.S.) is an American professional ice hockey defenseman currently playing for Finnish second tier side TuTo Turku. He previously played in the UK's EIHL.
Playing career.
Nickerson played for the Texas Tornado of the North American Hockey League during the 2001–02 and 2002–03 seasons. It was during his final season with the team that Nickerson drew the attention of NHL scouts, and in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft the Dallas Stars drafted Nickerson
had a try-out with Danish team Esbjerg IK in November 2010 but failed to secure a contract. 
The Fife Flyers confirmed the signing of Matt Nickerson for the 2013/14 Rapid Solicitors Elite Ice Hockey League season.
Nickerson quickly became a fan favorite at Fife where his tough edge added some much needed backbone to a team which had been bullied on the ice in the past. Playing 45 games in his first season he was an integral part in the run to the EIHL playoff semi final game where Fife lost to Belfast