If you haven’t been following this story, we are proud to inform you that Buffalo Sabres prospect, and long time GDI Alberta student, Nathan Lieuwen made his dream a reality this week, having been recalled, playing in relief, and then starting for the Sabres. (Articles linked below)
Coach Honick had the pleasure of working with Nathan last season as both were members of the ECHL Greenville Road Warriors. “Lieu” provided a fantastic Q5 interview to GDI Southeast last February. (Article linked below) Honick considers Nathan one of the most talented, mentally mature, and coach-able goalies that he has worked with. “I’m proud to have worked with Nathan during his journey to the top. We met in 2007 at GDI’s NDC at Shattuck’s when he was a junior rookie, and it’s been fun to track his progress and now be a part of his professional development. His open mindedness and work ethic are top notch and he has a bright future with an organization looking for a fresh start in goal.”
Lieuwen and Honick
Lieuwen marks the 3rd goalie that Honick has worked with to play in the National Hockey League. Braden Holtby was with the ECHL South Carolina Stingrays briefly in 2009/2010 while he was the Goaltending Consultant, and Allan York played 11 games for the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2011/2012. Since, York partners with Jeff Jakaitis on this year’s Stingrays squad.
Sabres recall Lieuwen from AHL
Lieuwen replaces injured Enroth