With both parents in the medical field, it does not come as a surprise that senior forward Matt Angers-Goulet’s interests lie in that profession. Currently looking into the possibility of attending medical school, he awaits the decision which would bring him back home to Quebec City, Q.C.
M. Angers-Goulet will depart RPI with his Bachelor’s degree in Industrial and Management Engineering this May. Having balanced a full course load with hockey every semester at RPI, he added on the responsibility of team captain for his final year. “It’s a big responsibility, and honor as well, following the big names of former captains, and keeping the tradition this program holds,” commented M. Angers-Goulet.
Unlike previous seasons at the Houston Field House, this year M. Angers-Goulet had the opportunity to play alongside his younger brother, freshman Alex Angers-Goulet, for the first time in either player’s career. M. Angers-Goulet described the experience as, “fun, something we never experienced before and probably won’t experience in the future. It was special for me to be there for his success and when he scored.” The “Goulet” chant that the fans have grown accustomed to when M. Angers-Goulet graces the ice has been passed on to his younger brother. The cheer not only brings smiles to each brother’s face, but to their younger sister as well, who is often seen sitting in the crowd.
Over the past four years, M. Angers-Goulet has recorded many fond memories. Winning the first playoff series this season against Dartmouth University was a highlight among them. Having not won a first round playoff series in his first three years as an Engineer, M. Angers-Goulet expressed it to be, “huge, especially to finally win a playoff series, let alone one as big as that.”
This past season, M. Angers-Goulet played in 39 games, tallying six goals and eight assists. In addition, he led the team in shorthanded goals. M. Angers-Goulet closed out the season with a shorthanded goal in the third game of the ECAC quarterfinals against Cornell University, which tied the game at one, before the eventual 4-3 loss. “Having Alex on the ice and celebrating with him was a great conclusion to my career,” said M. Angers-Goulet in reference to the goal. M. Angers-Goulet was recently awarded the Most Inspirational Player award at the season-ending banquet. He led the team in games played and goals at 145 and 28, respectively.
While M. Angers-Goulet does not see a career in hockey, he does still see it as part of his future. In the short-term, he sees himself playing once a week non-competitively with friends, and following RPI and his brother for the next three years. As for the future, M. Angers-Goulet sees himself coaching kids and helping out with youth hockey.
With his departure from RPI, M. Angers-Goulet will miss being around his teammates, just hanging out, and playing at the Houston Field House, commenting “the fans here … they are really something special.”
