Former Vernon Vipers goaltender Andrew Hammond unveiled his new Buffalo Sabres mask three weeks ago.
Hammond is in his first season with the Buffalo Sabres, made his Sabres preseason debut September 17th 2019 in a 4-1 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Hammond replaced Sabres starting goaltender Linus Ullmark halfway through the 2nd period, allowed two goals on fifteen shots.
Hammond was a free agent signed with the Buffalo Sabres July 1st 2019 to a one-year contract with an AAV of $700,000.
Hammond played last year with the American Hockey League Iowa Wild. In 33 games last season Hammond went 19-14-0 with three shutouts and a 2.81 GAA Hammond & the Wild clinched a playoff spot for the first time in franchise history.
The Minnesota Wild signed Hammond July 1st 2018, reassigned Hammond to the Iowa Wild October 1st 2018. Hammond played the past five seasons with the Ottawa Senators/American Hockey League Binghamton Senators before being traded to the Colorado Avalanche November 5th 2017.
After four seasons with Bowling Green University, Hammond signed his first pro contract with the Ottawa Senators on March 20th 2013. Hammond attended the Chicago Blackhawks 2012 development camp and Ottawa Senators 2013 development camp.
Hammond made his NHL debut February 27th 2014 vs the Detroit Red Wings. Hammond was called up that night from the American Hockey League as the backup for Senators starting goaltender Robin Lehner. Hammond would replace Lehner late in the 2nd period who was pulled after giving up six goals on fifteen Detroit shots. Hammond would finish the game playing just over thirty four minutes stopping all eleven Red Wing shots in a 6-1 loss to Detroit. Hammond made his first career NHL start February 18th 2015 vs the Montreal Canadians, recorded 42 saves in a 4-2 win over the Habs for his first career NHL victory. Hammond is the only goaltender in NHL history to earn 21 wins in his first 27 games.
Hammond played parts of two years in Vernon (2007-2009) after coming over in a trade with the Surrey Eagles during the 2007-08 season. In 52 regular season games with the Vipers
Hammond posted a (33-15-1) record recording 6 shutouts.
Andrew Hammond's Player Profile:
http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=38007
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HbD Masks: 2019-20 Eastern Conference Bucket Preview
By Ally Koss
Sep 4th, 2019
Andrew Hammond, Buffalo Sabres
Sylvie Marsolais (Sylabrush)
Well, it’s official: Andrew “The Hamburglar” Hammond is the mask king of the east. When you mix humor with flawless artistry, it’s hard to go wrong, and that’s exactly what Hammond and artist Sylvie Marsolais have accomplished here.
Featuring the Sabres’ 50th anniversary logo prominently on top, the design is balanced out by the Hamburglar (holding a Sabres sword) on the right and primary Buffalo logo on the left. Like with all of Marsolais’ work, the color theory is excellent, creating a high-contrast and super slick look.
Having commissioned Hamburglar masks before, this concept is hardly a new one for the Buffalo netminder, but perhaps what take this season’s iteration to the next level (aside from the french fries surrounding “Hammy” on the chin) was the creative photoshoot Marsolais held to show off her work.
We’ve certainly never seen a mask delivered via drive-through window before, but hey, there’s a first time for everything!
Grade: A+
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