Brian Bradshaw Sevald-Imagn Images [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/6f358cb6-72c6-40f8-9aca-dc33a1ddaf37.jpeg] Brian Bradshaw Sevald-Imagn Images Flint Firebirds defenseman Matthew Mania has committed to Michigan, it was announced Wednesday. Mania, a product of Brandon, Fla., just finished his first season with the Firebirds, scoring seven goals and adding 38 assists for 45 points in 66 regular season games. With Flint having made the playoffs, Mania put up a goal in five games. Drafted by the Sudbury Wolves in the fourth round of the 2021 OHL Priority Selection, Mania has appeared in 227 career regular season games with the Wolves and the Firebirds. Over that time, he has collected 23 goals and 96 assists for 119 points. Prior to making the jump to the OHL, Mania spent time playing his minor hockey for Belle Tire and the North Jersey Avalanche. As Mania gets set to join the Wolverines this fall, he will likely grab a sizeable role with the team and run with it. Capable of contributing on both sides of the puck, Mania is a great add for Michigan, and it will be exciting to watch him play for the yellow and blue over the coming years.
