Hudson Fasching | |||
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![]() Fasching in April 2016
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Born |
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
July 28, 1995 ||
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 | ||
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NHL Draft | 118th overall, 2013 Los Angeles Kings |
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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).
Fasching played high school hockey for Apple Valley High School. He then played two seasons for the USA Hockey National Team Development Program in the United States Hockey League.
Fasching committed to the University of Minnesota in December 2011. He was named to the Big Ten Conference's All-Freshman team after the 2013–14 season.
As a member of the Golden Gophers, Fasching recorded 94 points (46 goals and 48 assists) in 115 career games. 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.
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.
On March 21, 2016, Fasching was signed to an entry-level pro contract by the Sabres. 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.
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.