Matthew Watkins (born November 22, 1986) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is currently under contract to the Vienna Capitals of the Austrian Hockey League (EBEL). He was selected by the Dallas Stars in the 5th round (160th overall) of the 2005 NHL Entry Draft. Watkins was born in Aylesbury, Saskatchewan, but grew up in Regina, Saskatchewan.Watkins signed a one-year contract with the Phoenix Coyotes on July 6, 2011.He was assigned for the majority of the 2011–12 season to AHL affiliate, the Portland Pirates.Watkins left the Coyotes as a free agent to sign a one-year contract with the New York Islanders on July 1, 2012.He spent the duration of the 2012–13 season with the Islanders AHL affiliate, the Bridgeport Sound Tigers, posting 30 points in 68 games.On July 8, 2013, he signed a one year, two way contract as a free agent with the Washington Capitals.For the duration of his contract with the Capitals, Watkins was assigned to AHL affiliate, the Hershey Bears posting 27 points in 73 games of the 2013–14 season.On July 27, 2014, Watkins signed his first European contract in agreeing to a one-year deal with Austrian club, the Vienna Capitals of the EBEL