Artem Mateichenko

About Artem Mateichenko

Artem Mateichenko brought something special to the Manhattanville ice during his time with the Valiants -- the kind of hockey sense and work ethic you only get from growing up with the game in Kharkov, Ukraine. As a forward, Artem had that European style that made everything look smooth, whether he was finding space in tight quarters or setting up teammates with passes that seemed to come out of nowhere. What struck me most about Artem wasn't just his skill -- it was how he carried himself. C...