'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
Archives for April 2023
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
Observations: Devon Levi goes back to back and Sabres' offense supports him in wild shootout win
'"Each game takes a life of its own on," Sabres coach Don Granato said after the wackiness ended in Little Caesars Arena. "That was a monstrous life of its own tonight."' … [Read more...] about Observations: Devon Levi goes back to back and Sabres’ offense supports him in wild shootout win
Friday's Detroit Coverage
'We kept battling': Wings' playoff hopes end with shootout loss against Buffalo (Detroit News) Photo gallery (Detroit News) Detroit Red Wings' multiple rallies not enough in 7-6 SO loss to Buffalo Sabres (Detroit Free Press) Photo gallery (Detroit Free Press) Red Wings eliminated from playoff contention, fall to Sabres 7-6 in shootout (Ann Arbor News) Red Wings proud they … [Read more...] about Friday’s Detroit Coverage
Thompson, Cozens lead Sabres past Red Wings 7-6 in shootout
'“One-on-one against Dylan Larkin is a pretty crazy way to finish up your first shootout,” Levi said. “The guys played a great game and I just wanted to give them an opportunity to get the win. Even when they got the late goal to tie it, I knew we still had a chance to win in overtime.. And when we didn’t get a goal there, I knew we had an opportunity in the shootout.”' … [Read more...] about Thompson, Cozens lead Sabres past Red Wings 7-6 in shootout
Sabres win wild game over Detroit in shootout
'The 7-6 victory marked a Sabres season sweep over the Red Wings as well, going 4-0-0 against Detroit.' … [Read more...] about Sabres win wild game over Detroit in shootout
Opinion: Levi stops Larkin in final round of shootout to preserve Buffalo's win in Detroit
'The bottom line is Buffalo found a way to win this crazy game. The Sabres blew two different two-goal leads, and completely lost their poise once Dylan Cozens scored his second goal and 31st of the season to give Buffalo a 6-4 lead.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Levi stops Larkin in final round of shootout to preserve Buffalo’s win in Detroit
Sabres win in shootout against Red Wings, 7-6
'After being up two goals early in 3rd period, the Detroit Red Wings scored in the final minute and forced Buffalo to overtime.' … [Read more...] about Sabres win in shootout against Red Wings, 7-6
Sabres get shootout win against Red Wings, keep pace in East wild card
'Buffalo remained six points behind the Florida Panthers and New York Islanders for the two wild cards into the Stanley Cup Playoffs from the Eastern Conference. The Sabres have two games in hand.' … [Read more...] about Sabres get shootout win against Red Wings, keep pace in East wild card