San Ramon native, Tri-Valley, GSE alum Ivanov chosen 2023 NA3HL Rookie of Year

The NA3HL has announced that Texas RoadRunners forward Matvey Ivanov has been named the NA3HL Rookie of the Year for the 2022-23 season.

Ivanov, a 19-year-old San Ramon native, finished second in NA3HL scoring during the 2022-23 regular season, putting up 85 points (39 goals, 46 assists). His 39 goals tied for second overall in the NA3HL as did his 12 power-play goals.

He was named the South Division Star of the Week on Feb. 28 and was runner-up for Forward of the Month in February.

In January, Ivanov signed an NAHL tender with the Odessa Jackalopes.

“I had been speaking with members of the Odessa scouting staff that were in attendance of the NA3HL Showcase about Matvey and they made the decision along with the Jackalopes head coach to take him off the table as several NAHL teams were gaining interest and offering to affiliate him at the event,” said RoadRunners head coach Mike Beavis. “

Back home, Ivanov skated for the Tri-Valley Blue Devils, Tri-Valley Bulls, and Golden State Elite Eagles.