"Playing with Thommer was great and he helped me get better practicing with him everyday. His shot was always unpredictable and came off his stick fast, so it always took me by surprise."
Cayden Primeau
(Montreal Canadiens)
"Any time someone asks me who has the best shot that I know, I always say Matt. If I had a kid, there is nobody else around I would send them to."
Jake Wise
(Chicago Blackhawks /
Ohio State University)
"Matt is a great person and teacher, he has one of the most unique shots I have ever witnessed."
Patrick Harper
(Nashville Predators)
"Matt is an amazing friend and teammate and I learned a lot from him on and off the ice during our time together. I know he has worked countless hours shooting and honing his craft, and seeing his shot and how he's able to get it off at any angle/speed speaks to his practice and dedication. I would send my friends or family to work with him in a heartbeat."
Jordan Harris
(Montreal Canadiens / Northeastern University Captain)
"Matt is one of my favorite and best teammates I have ever had the pleasure of playing with. His class and game speaks for itself once he steps on the ice. His release, ability to adjust and hit bad passes, and accuracy separates himself from others."
Ryan Shea
(Dallas Stars /
Northeastern University Captain)
"Matt is a goalie's nightmare. His shot is hard but more importantly his release is deceptive. I was fortunate to watch and learn from him every day in practice."
Matt Filipe
(Boston Bruins)
"Matt is a close friend of mine and one of the best teammates I’ve ever had. He has one of the hardest and most accurate shots I’ve seen at the college level. A great thing about Matt is that his on ice abilities/qualities are matched by his character off the ice. He is a leader and a genuine down to earth person."
Marc McLaughlin
(Boston Bruins / Boston College Captain /
USA Olympian)
"I've played with so many good players and none of their shots compare to Thommers. He is one of the most knowledgable people when it comes to shooting/stick specs. Players at any level would greatly benefit from Matt's experience and shooting techniques."
AJ Villella
(Bentley University / Northeastern University)
"I was lucky enough to see Thommer's shot up close for an entire season. Not only is it heavy, but it's very accurate and he gets it off quickly. His greatest strength is his deceptive release. He could always adjust his body to get a shot off however he needed to."