After being drafted Matte reported back to the Bisons and played another two years with the team developing a strong scoring touch earning a place in the QMJHL Second All-Star team and scoring 50 goals and 116 points in 66 games his final year there. For the 1995–96 season Matte turned pro and joined the Cornwall Aces in the AHL.
Following his draft, Matte rejoined the Bisons and continued playing for two more years with the team. He developed a strong scoring ability and was named to the QMJHL Second All-Star team. In his final year, he scored 50 goals and 116 points in 66 games. For the 1995–96 season, Matte moved up to play professionally for the Cornwall Aces in the AHL.