Bobcats Sign Dispersal Draft Pick Matt Horan

by Brett Wiseman

WYTHEVILLE, VA-

The Blue Ridge Bobcats, proud members of the FPHL, are pleased to announce the team has signed 2026 FPHL Dispersal Draft Pick F Matt Horan to a PTO contract for the 2026-2027 season.

Horan was selected with the 30th overall pick via the Biloxi Breakers in the 2026 FPHL Dispersal Draft.

Horan joins the Bobcats after a successful collegiate career that continued into his first pro season in the FPHL.

The 5'10" 175lb forward racked up 50 points (19G, 31A) in 68 games at the NCAA Division III level.

The Methuen, Massachusets native notched 10 points (3G, 7A) and accrued 21 penalty minutes in 25 games in his first pro season.

"I’m really excited and can’t wait to get started this season," said Horan. "Looking forward to joining this talented group of players, and giving my best every night!"

"We are extremely excited to welcome Matt to our team," said Head Coach and General Manager of Hockey Operations, Vojtech Zemlicka. "Matt brings a unique blend of speed and skill, and has a deceptively quick shot. We are very excited to see what he can do here in Blue Ridge."

Season tickets are on sale now to see Horan and the rest of the Bobcats when they hit the #HitachiEnergyArena ice in just 58 days at blueridgebobcats.com/26-27-season-tickets