Matthew Rich, Date of Birth, Place of Birth
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British ice hockey player
Date of Birth: 24-Jun-1987
Place of Birth: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Profession: ice hockey player
Nationality: United Kingdom
Zodiac Sign: Cancer 
About Matthew Rich
- Matthew Rich (born 24 June 1987 in Glasgow, Scotland) is a Scottish professional ice hockey player, currently plays for Paisley Pirates in the Scottish National League.
- In 2005 he began his professional career, playing for the Edinburgh Capitals.
- Prior to this, Rich had still been playing at a high standard, having iced for the Scotland national team at U-13, U-15, U-17 and U-19 levels.
- He had also been playing for local teams in Scotland, such as the Paisley Pirates. In his first professional season with Edinburgh, the young right-winger showed promise and dedication, playing 49 games but only managing to rack up six points in this time.
- Despite the low points return, Rich signed for the Newcastle Vipers for the 2006/07 EIHL season, but only played nine games for them before signing for the Manchester Phoenix part-way through the season to play under fellow Scot Tony Hand, a team-mate of his in Edinburgh. During the 2006/07 season, Rich showed himself to be a willing and hard-working player, but mostly played on the third line, a situation which limited his point-scoring opportunities.
- Rich has struggled with injuries during the 2007/08 season, and was only able to play his first game for the Phoenix in December 2007.
- Injuries have continued to hamper Rich's career, and he was ruled out for the rest of the 2007/08 season, this time with a knee injury. Rich's extensive injury problems resulted in his release from the Manchester Phoenix at the end of the 2007/08 season and it is doubtful whether he will be fit enough to play at EIHL level again during his career, although it is hoped he can make a full recovery.
- Rich took the opportunity after being released by Manchester to return to his native Scotland and sign for the Paisley Pirates.
- Rich, after two seasons out, signed for the English National North League 1 team Whitley Warriors.
- He made his debut against the Flintshire Freeze in an 11-3 victory picking up a goal and assist.
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