THW’s Goalie News: A Homecoming, an Award & a Retirement Greg Boysen | October 8, 2019 Our daily look into the world of goaltending will spend more time down in the American Hockey League today, with just two games in the National Hockey League last night.…
Kings Bank on Petersen to Take Over for Quick Ryan Szporer | July 20, 2019 The Jonathan Quick succession plan has been set in motion, with the Los Angeles Kings re-signing 24-year-old third-stringer Cal Petersen to a three-year deal. Petersen vs. Campbell Maybe “third-stringer” isn’t…
Kings-in-Waiting: Matthew Villalta Matt Karas | March 5, 2018 In this inaugural edition of “Kings-in-Waiting”, where I look at Los Angeles Kings prospects honing their craft in juniors or abroad, I focus my attention on goaltending prospect Matthew Villalta. The…
Kings Sign Folin, Falkovsky, and Petersen Alessandro Seren Rosso | July 1, 2017 The Los Angeles Kings have added three young players to their lineup, having signed defensemen Christian Folin and Stepan Falkovsky and goalie Cal Petersen. A Good Option for Folin Swedish defenseman Christian…
Cal Peterson Could Shutout Sabres Jeff Seide | June 2, 2017 On Wednesday, Notre Dame goaltender and 2013 fifth-round Buffalo Sabres draft pick Cal Petersen announced he will leave school to turn pro. The decision gives the Sabres and new GM Jason…
Sabres Must Sign Cal Petersen Kyle Silagyi | March 23, 2017 Throughout their 40-plus year history, the Buffalo Sabres have been fairly fortunate at the goaltending position. All time greats such as Roger Crozier, Grant Fuhr and Tom Barrasso have all guarded…
Lehner’s Injury Answering Some Questions Kyle Silagyi | December 2, 2016 When Buffalo Sabres’ general manager Tim Murray acquired goaltender Robin Lehner just hours before the 2015 NHL Entry Draft (along with David Legwand) in exchange for the 21st overall pick…
Buffalo Sabres Top Goalie Prospects Cam Hasbrouck | June 6, 2015 When the Buffalo Sabres talk prospects, 90% of the conversation will be directed immediately toward either Jack Eichel, or Sam Reinhart. However, if you explore Buffalo’s prospect system more thoroughly,…
NHL Draft 2013: The Goalie Edition (Part I) Anatoliy Metter | June 29, 2013 The 2013 NHL Entry Draft will undoubtedly be filled with a number of interesting players. Nathan MacKinnon, Jonathan Drouin, and Seth Jones are the likely candidates that will round out…
Cal Petersen — The Next Ones: 2013 NHL Draft Chris Wassel | June 3, 2013 Calvin Petersen THW Close-Up: Date of birth: October 19th, 1994 Place of birth: Waterloo, IA, USA Ht: 6’1″ Wt: 174 Shoots: Left Catches: Right Position: Goalie NHL Draft Eligibility:…
USHL Top Prospects Shining Dakota Case | January 24, 2013 Every year, all anyone hears about are the top prospects eligible for the next NHL Entry Draft playing in the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) or in Europe. The United States…