Hudson Fasching

Hudson Fasching

Fasching in April 2016
Born (1995-07-28) July 28, 1995
Milwaukee, WI, USA
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 207 lb (94 kg; 14 st 11 lb)
Position Right Wing
Shoots Right
NHL team Buffalo Sabres
National team  United States
NHL Draft 118th overall, 2013
Los Angeles Kings
Playing career 2016–present

Hudson Fasching (born July 28, 1995) is an American ice hockey winger, currently playing for the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Playing career

Amateur

Fasching played high school hockey for Apple Valley High School.[1] He then played two seasons for the USA Hockey National Team Development Program in the United States Hockey League.[2]

Collegiate

Fasching committed to the University of Minnesota in December 2011.[3] He was named to the Big Ten Conference's All-Freshman team after the 2013–14 season.[4]

As a member of the Golden Gophers, Fasching recorded 94 points (46 goals and 48 assists) in 115 career games.[5] He helped the Gophers win three straight regular season championships. His junior year, his final year at the school, he was an alternate captain and finished tied for first on the team in goals.

Professional

Fasching was drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in the fourth round, 118th overall, of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. On March 5, 2014, Fasching's rights were traded along with Nicolas Deslauriers and a draft pick to the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for Brayden McNabb, Jonathan Parker and two draft picks.[6]

On March 21, 2016, Fasching was signed to an entry-level pro contract by the Sabres.[7] He made his NHL debut with the team on March 26, scoring his first NHL goal at 8:37 of the first period in a game against the Winnipeg Jets.[8]

International play

Fasching represented the United States in the 2012 World U-17 Hockey Challenge, winning a silver medal. He also was part of the silver medal-winning American team at the 2013 IIHF World U18 Championships.

He played for the United States men's national junior ice hockey team at the IIHF World U20 Championship in both 2014 and 2015.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2009–10 Apple Valley High USHS 31 24 18 42 12 6 4 2 6 0
2010–11 Apple Valley High USHS 28 18 32 50 16 3 2 3 5 2
2011–12 U.S. National Development Team USHL 37 7 14 21 38 1 1 1 2 2
2012–13 U.S. National Development Team USHL 25 4 7 11 8 — — — — —
2013–14 University of Minnesota B1G 40 14 16 30 22 — — — — —
2014–15 University of Minnesota B1G 38 12 14 26 24 — — — — —
2015–16 University of Minnesota B1G 37 20 18 38 16 — — — — —
2015–16 Buffalo Sabres NHL 7 1 1 2 4 — — — — —
NHL totals 7 1 1 2 4 — — — — —

International

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2012 United States U17 2nd, silver medalist(s) 5 4 2 6 2
2013 United States WJC18 2nd, silver medalist(s) 7 0 6 6 4
2014 United States WJC 5th 5 2 2 4 2
2015 United States WJC 5th 5 1 2 3 4
2016 United States WC 4th 10 0 2 2 0
Junior totals 22 7 12 19 12
Senior totals 10 0 2 2 0

References

  1. ↑ Burnside, Scott (February 23, 2011). "Prep star's mark goes beyond hockey". ESPN. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
  2. ↑ Peters, Chris. "Home Is Where The Heart Is For NTDP Prospect Hudson Fasching". USA Hockey Magazine. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
  3. ↑ Wickler, Allison (December 27, 2011). "Hudson Fasching Commits to University of Minnesota Hockey". Apple Valley-Rosemount Patch. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
  4. ↑ "All-Big Ten hockey team announced". Big Ten Network. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
  5. ↑ "GOPHERSPORTS.COM Hudson Fasching Bio :: University of Minnesota Official Athletic Site  :: Ice Hockey". www.gophersports.com. Retrieved March 29, 2016.
  6. ↑ Wells, Nathan (March 5, 2014). "Minnesota's Hudson Fasching traded to Buffalo". SBNation College Hockey. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
  7. ↑ Marrazza, Dan (March 21, 2016). "Sabres sign Hudson Fasching to entry-level contract". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved March 21, 2016.
  8. ↑ "Ex-Gopher Fasching scores in first period of NHL debut". Fox Sports. March 26, 2016. Retrieved March 26, 2016.
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