Mathieu Cataford – 2023 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Mathieu Cataford

2022-23 Team: Halifax Mooseheads 
Date of Birth: Mar 1, 2005 
Place of Birth: Chateauguay, QC, CAN
Ht: 5-foot-11 Wt: 187 pounds 
Shoots: Right
Position: Right Wing
NHL Draft Eligibility: 2023 first-year eligible 

Rankings 

• NHL Central Scouting: 27th (amongst NA skaters) 
• The Hockey Writers (Baracchini): 56th
• FC Hockey: 36th
• TSN/McKenzie: 45th
• TSN/Craig Button: 30th
• EliteProspects.com 61st
• Draft Prospects Hockey 51st

Mathieu Cataford has been one of the top prospects in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League this season. Playing on a contending Halifax Mooseheads squad, led offensively by older players such as Jordan Dumais, Josh Lawrence and Markus Vidicek, Cataford sits fourth in team scoring with 31 goals and 75 points in 68 games, playing in a middle-six role with limited power-play minutes.