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.
After being drafted, Matte returned to the Bisons and played another two years with the team, improving his scoring skills. He earned a spot on the QMJHL Second All-Star team and scored 50 goals and 116 points in 66 games during his final year there. For the 1995–96 season, Matte turned professional and joined the Cornwall Aces in the AHL.