Matthew Hard

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9 Matthew Hard

Height:

6-0
Weight:

205
Hometown:

Warroad, Minn.
Position:

F
Year:

Sr.
High School:

Warroad
Major:

Exercise Science

gp

25
p

11
g

6
a

5
pim

10
+/-

-1

Bio

Why did you pick Concordia: Great pre-med program and athletics

Post Graduation plans: Attend PT school

The HARD File

Favorite food: Ground beef with sweet potatoes

Favorite restaurant: Pancheros

Favorite TV/ Streaming Series: Attack on Titan

Favorite musical group: Zach Top

Go-to Karaoke song: She Thinks My Tractor's Sexy
The place in the world I most want to visit: Alaska

If I could have a super power it would be: Time-stop

If I were famous it would be for: my quads
Favorite professional sports team: MN Vikings
Favorite professional athlete growing up: TJ Oshie
My dream job is: Physical therapist for an NHL team

If I could play another sport (other than Hockey) I would play: Golf

Player statistics

	Overall	Conference
Games	25	16
Points	11	6
Goals	6	4
Assists	5	2
PIM	10	8
+/-	-1	-2
Power-play goals	0	0
Short-handed goals	0	0
Empty net goals	0	0
Games started	2	1
Game-winning goals	0	0
Game-tying goals	0	0
Hat tricks	0	0
Shots	55	36

Recent results

Recent Games
Date	Opponent	Result
Feb 6	at Hamline	W, 5-2
Feb 7	at Hamline	W, 4-3
Feb 13	Bethel (Minn.)	L, 3-1
Feb 14	Bethel (Minn.)	L, 2-1
Feb 19	at Saint John's (Minn.)	L, 2-1
Feb 21	Saint John's (Minn.)	L, 4-2

Game Log - Statistics
Date	Opponent	Score	gs	g	a	pts	pim	+/-	s	fo	fow	fol	fo%
Oct 31	Concordia Wisconsin	W, 5-2	0	0	1	1	2	0	2	7	4	3	.571
Nov 1	Concordia Wisconsin	L, 6-1	-	0	1	1	0	-2	3	12	9	3	.750
Nov 7	Augsburg	T, 1-1	-	0	0	0	0	0	1	9	5	4	.556
Nov 8	Augsburg	L, 4-1	-	0	1	1	0	0	1	6	1	5	.167
Nov 14	at Wis.-Eau Claire	W, 4-1	-	0	0	0	0	0	4	8	6	2	.750
Nov 15	at Wis.-River Falls	L, 2-1	0	1	0	1	0	1	2	6	1	5	.167
Nov 21	at Gust. Adolphus	L, 4-3	-	0	0	0	2	0	2	13	6	7	.462
Nov 22	at Gust. Adolphus	L, 2-0	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	14	3	11	.214
Dec 5	Saint Mary's (Minn.)	W, 4-1	-	0	0	0	0	0	3	15	6	9	.400
Dec 6	Saint Mary's (Minn.)	L, 3-2	0	0	0	0	0	-1	1	9	5	4	.556
Jan 3	at Marian (Wis.)	T, 4-4	-	1	0	1	0	1	3	11	5	6	.455
Jan 4	at Marian (Wis.)	W, 5-2	-	0	0	0	0	-1	3	19	10	9	.526
Jan 9	Wis.-Superior	L, 3-1	-	0	0	0	0	0	1	11	9	2	.818
Jan 10	Wis.-Stout	W, 6-5	-	0	1	1	0	3	1	13	7	6	.538
Jan 16	St. Scholastica	W, 6-2	0	2	0	2	2	2	3	12	4	8	.333
Jan 17	St. Scholastica	W, 4-1	-	1	0	1	0	1	2	15	10	5	.667
Jan 23	at St. Olaf	W, 3-2	0	0	0	0	2	-1	0	10	4	6	.400
Jan 24	at St. Olaf	L, 5-2	-	0	0	0	0	0	3	18	12	6	.667
Feb 4	Hamline	W, 3-1	1	0	0	0	0	-1	0	15	11	4	.733
Feb 6	at Hamline	W, 5-2	-	0	0	0	0	-1	1	13	8	5	.615
Feb 7	at Hamline	W, 4-3	-	0	0	0	0	-1	1	14	4	10	.286
Feb 13	Bethel (Minn.)	L, 3-1	0	0	0	0	2	0	4	13	9	4	.692
Feb 14	Bethel (Minn.)	L, 2-1	1	0	1	1	0	0	1	15	13	2	.867
Feb 19	at Saint John's (Minn.)	L, 2-1	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	9	5	4	.556
Feb 21	Saint John's (Minn.)	L, 4-2	0	1	0	1	0	-1	5	7	3	4	.429

Career Stats - Statistics
Statistic	gp	g	a	pts	pim	+/-	ppg	shg	eng	gwg	gtg	hat	s	fo	fow	fol	fo%
2022-23	-	-	-	0	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0	-	-	-
2023-24	2	0	0	0	0	-1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	2	3	.400
2024-25	15	2	4	6	2	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	15	6	4	2	.667
2025-26	25	6	5	11	10	-1	0	0	0	0	0	0	55	294	160	134	.544
Total	42	8	9	17	12	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	70	305	166	139	.544

Split Stats - Statistics
Statistic	gp	g	a	pts	pim	+/-	ppg	shg	eng	gwg	gtg	hat	s	fo	fow	fol	fo%
Event
Total	25	6	5	11	10	-1	0	0	0	0	0	0	55	294	160	134	.544
Conference	16	4	2	6	8	-2	0	0	0	0	0	0	36	192	98	94	.510
Exhibition	-	-	-	0	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0	-	-	-
Location
Home	14	4	5	9	6	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	28	159	96	63	.604
Away	11	2	0	2	4	-2	0	0	0	0	0	0	27	135	64	71	.474
Neutral	-	-	-	0	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0	-	-	-
Result
Wins	11	3	2	5	6	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	20	141	74	67	.525
Losses	12	2	3	5	4	-3	0	0	0	0	0	0	31	133	76	57	.571
Ties	2	1	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	20	10	10	.500
Month
October	1	0	1	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	7	4	3	.571
November	7	1	2	3	2	-1	0	0	0	0	0	0	18	68	31	37	.456
December	2	0	0	0	0	-1	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	24	11	13	.458
January	8	4	1	5	4	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	16	109	61	48	.560
February	7	1	1	2	2	-4	0	0	0	0	0	0	15	86	53	33	.616

News mentions

Article
February 21, 2026

Cobbers Fall to Saint John’s in Hard-Fought 4-2 Battle

The Concordia-Moorhead men’s hockey team battled fiercely against Saint John’s MN on Saturday afternoon, trading goals and physical play in an intense contest. The Cobbers were edged 4-2 in the final minutes of the game, closing out their 2025-2026 season at 11-12-2 overall and 6-9-1 in MIAC play.

February 21, 2026

Article
February 19, 2026

Saint John’s Edges Concordia in Defensive Battle, 2-1

Concordia University men’s hockey battled hard against Saint John’s Thursday night at the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center, but the Cobbers fell 2-1 despite strong offensive pressure and timely saves from Philippe De Champlain. Concordia moves to 11-11-2 overall and 6-8-1 in MIAC play.

February 19, 2026

Article
February 14, 2026

Cobbers Fall 2-1 After Late Third-Period Goal

Concordia dropped a tight 2-1 decision to Bethel Royals on Saturday night after a late third-period goal proved to be the difference.

February 14, 2026

Colten Nestler (R) redirects the puck into the goal in the second period in the Cobbers' series opener with Bethel.

Article
February 13, 2026

2-Goal Hole Too Much To Overcome In Series Opener

Concordia outshot Bethel in the second period and held a ton of offensive zone time in the third period, but a pair of first-period goals by the Royals proved too much to overcome as the Cobbers dropped a 3–1 decision at Cullen Hockey Center.

February 13, 2026

Concordia honored its six seniors before its 4-1 win over St. Scholastica in the annual Senior Celebration Day game.

Article
January 17, 2026

Senior-Led Senior Day Celebration

Joe Harguindeguy and Matthew Hard made sure there would be nothing but smiles on Senior Day as the pair of 4-year Cobbers combined for all three third-period goals in Concordia’s 4-1 comeback win over St. Scholastica.

January 17, 2026

Matthew Hard celebrates with his teammates after scoring his second goal of the game in the Cobbers' 6-2 victory over St. Scholastica.

Article
January 16, 2026

No Late-Game Drama Necessary

Concordia built a 6-1 lead going into the third period and made sure there would be no late-game drama as they cruised past St. Scholastica. Seniors Joe Harguindeguy and Matthew Hard scored two goals each to lead Concordia to the 6-2.

January 16, 2026

Senior Matthew Hard scored the only goal for the Cobbers' in their 2-1 loss at Wis.-River Falls.

Article
November 15, 2025

2-Goal Second Period Stops Cobbers From Wisconsin Sweep

Concordia was one period away from coming home with a Wisconsin sweep over their two games on the weekend. The Cobbers outscored Wis.-River Falls 1-0 in the first and third periods, but a 2-goal second frame by the Falcons sent Concordia to a 2-1 loss.

November 15, 2025

Article
November 01, 2025

Cobbers Drop Series Final To Concordia (Wis.)

Concordia-Moorhead’s men’s hockey team faced a tough night at home Saturday, falling 6-1 to visiting Concordia-Wisconsin. Despite a strong effort, the Cobbers were unable to keep pace with a dominant Falcons squad.