in late 2017, matter filmed the role of ice-hockey player adam in the hallmark channel television film "frozen in love", which was broadcast in january 2018, as a part of the channel's annual 'winterfest' programming. the film was developed from an original idea by matter's co-star, actress rachael leigh cook. filming took place in british columbia in november and december 2017. matter went on to win a leo award in the "best lead performance male, television movie" category for his performance in the film.