'“I’m just so impressed every day with how good he is,” Quinn said following practice Friday. “He’s good at so many things. Honestly, he’s good at everything.”' … [Read more...] about ‘Good at everything,’ Sabres’ Owen Power a bona fide candidate for rookie of the year
Archives for April 8, 2023
Sabres goalie Devon Levi wins college hockey's top goaltending honor again
'Levi was unable to replicate his remarkable sophomore season when he had a .952 save percentage and 10 shutouts, but the encore might have been more impressive. The Huskies struggled to score goals and didn’t make the job easy on Levi most nights. Still, he helped them win the Beanpot championship and almost carried them to a win in the Hockey East quarterfinals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Devon Levi wins college hockey’s top goaltending honor again
Sabres’ Casey Mittelstadt showing star qualities, piling up points
'Over the past few months, Mittelstadt has emerged as one of the Sabres’ best forwards as they’ve battled for a playoff spot. During the last six games, he has been their most dynamic playmaker, registering nine assists.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Casey Mittelstadt showing star qualities, piling up points
Sabres goalie Devon Levi wins second consecutive Richter Award
'The 6-foot, 190-pound Levi was also a top-10 finalist for the Hobey Baker Award this season and Hockey East’s Player and Goaltender of the Year.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Devon Levi wins second consecutive Richter Award
Saturday's Carolina Coverage
Buffalo plays Carolina after Cozens’ 2-goal showing (AP) Preview: April 8 at Buffalo (Hurricanes.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Carolina Coverage
Devon Levi wins wins the Mike Richter Award as college hockey's best goaltender
'Levi just completed his second year at Northeastern University putting up great numbers. Levi went 17-12-5 with a 2.24 goals against average and .933 save percentage. The 21-year-old put up even better numbers last year when he won the award for the first time. Levi was 21-10-1 with a 1.54 goals against and a .952 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Devon Levi wins wins the Mike Richter Award as college hockey’s best goaltender
Sabres goaltender Devon Levi wins Mike Richter award for second straight year
'In his final season at Northeastern this year. Levi posted a .933 save percentage. With an average of 2.24 goals against per game and recorded six shutouts.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goaltender Devon Levi wins Mike Richter award for second straight year
Sabres goalie Devon Levi repeats as Richter Award winner
'Levi led the country with a .933 save percentage in his junior season at Northeastern University, after setting an NCAA record with a .952 save percentage as a sophomore. Levi’s also was MVP of the Beanpot series, Hockey East Player of the Year, and one of 10 finalists for the Hobey Baker Award, college hockey’s top honor, as a junior.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Devon Levi repeats as Richter Award winner
Devon Levi wins Mike Richter Award
'The award is given to the goaltender voted to be the most outstanding in Division I NCAA men's ice hockey during the regular season. The announcement that the Sabres goalie had won came Friday afternoon.' … [Read more...] about Devon Levi wins Mike Richter Award
Hamilton Take 2: A development year for the Buffalo Sabres
'I felt this was a development year with next year being the playoffs. It certainly has been, but important games right up to the last week of the regular season is a bonus for this team.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take 2: A development year for the Buffalo Sabres
Man in the middle: Mittelstadt enjoying success between Skinner, Tuch
'"I guess it was a little bit of a struggle at the beginning of the year, but I'm not really one to hang my head," Mittelstadt said. "I remember talking to my dad during some of the struggles and he just said you've got to keep persevering and the one with the most perseverance always makes it."' … [Read more...] about Man in the middle: Mittelstadt enjoying success between Skinner, Tuch
Levi earns second-straight Richter Award
'Levi finished his two seasons at Northeastern with a 38-22-6 record. His resume includes a Beanpot title, a Hockey East regular-season championship and an NCAA tournament appearance. Levi was also named Hockey East Player of the Year for the second consecutive season in 2022-23 and was one of ten finalists for the Hobey Baker Award.' … [Read more...] about Levi earns second-straight Richter Award
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks playoff bound with overtime win over Crunch (Amerks.com) Crunch clinch Calder Cup playoffs berth in 3-2 overtime loss to Amerks (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage