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Time of India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Childhood teammates reunited: Adam Kleber, Brodie Ziemer, and Ashton Schultz's NHL journey with the Buffalo Sabres
Adam Kleber poses for a portrait after being drafted by the Buffalo Sabres (Credit: Getty Images) The Buffalo Sabres have brought together a unique reunion story in the NHL, drafting three players whose friendship began more than a decade ago in Minnesota's pee-wee hockey scene. Adam Kleber, Brodie Ziemer, and Ashton Schultz first laced up their skates together as kids. And never imagining they would one day share the same NHL team. 2025 NHL Draft : Ashton Schultz - 24-25 Highlights From Pee Wee hockey in Minnesota to the NHL spotlight Kleber, a towering 6-foot-6 defenseman, was the first to join the Sabres. He was selected 42nd overall in the second round of the 2024 NHL Draft. Ziemer, a competitive forward with a sharp scoring touch, followed just one round later at 71st overall. Schultz, a smooth-skating forward with strong puck-handling skills, completed the trio when Buffalo picked him 167th overall in the sixth round of the 2025 NHL Draft. Their shared journey began in Chaska and Victoria, Minnesota, small cities located just miles apart. Kleber and Ziemer grew up in Chaska, while Schultz hailed from nearby Victoria. The three first played together for the Machine Orange summer team before becoming teammates on a pee wee squad that cemented their on-ice chemistry and close friendship. 2025 NHL Draft | Ashton Schultz Highlights #nhldraft #hockey The same team drafted Adam Kleber, Brodie Ziemer, and Ashton Schultz Over the years, their careers took different paths. Kleber progressed through his youth association before joining the Lincoln Stars in the United States Hockey League (USHL) at 16. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like JEE 2025 Toppers Guided by Narayana Narayana Group Read More Undo He later enrolled at the University of Minnesota-Duluth, where he impressed as a freshman, earning a spot on the United States team that captured gold at the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship. Ziemer chose a different route, leaving for Shattuck-St. Mary's in ninth grade and later joined the USA Hockey National Development Team Program, and his freshman year at the University of Minnesota showcased his offensive talent. Here he registered 23 points in 38 games and played a key role at the World Juniors. Meet Adam Kleber | The Newest Buffalo Sabres Blue Liner | 2024 #NHLDraft Schultz's path took him directly into the USHL after high school, excelling with the Chicago Steel, and his 39-point season established him as a reliable offensive contributor, he will continue in the USHL before committing to the University of North Dakota for the 2026–27 season. Buffalo Sabres prospects bring unique skills to the ice Their reunion in Buffalo is more than just a feel-good story; each player brings a distinctive style to the ice: Kleber offers size and defensive presence. Ziemer adds grit and goal-scoring ability, and Schultz blends skill with vision; together, they represent a diverse and complementary set of talents that could benefit the Sabres in future NHL campaigns. Also Read: NHL trade news: Connor McDavid's big decision between the Edmonton Oilers and Auston Matthews' Maple Leafs stirs speculation Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
News and Notes: Summer Showcase Wrap-Up, Unsigned Former Sabres
Three Buffalo Sabres prospects participated in the 2025 World Junior Summer Showcase in Minneapolis, MN: 2024 second-round pick Adam Kleber, third-round pick Brodie Ziemer, and fourth-rounder Luke Osburn. The showcase normally is an opportunity to get on Team USA's radar for the upcoming World Junior, but with Kleber and Ziemer members of the gold medal-winning 2025 squad, they are guaranteed a spot on the squad this December no matter how they played.
Yahoo
04-08-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
News and Notes: Summer Showcase Wrap-Up, Unsigned Former Sabres
Three Buffalo Sabres prospects participated in the 2025 World Junior Summer Showcase in Minneapolis, MN: 2024 second-round pick Adam Kleber, third-round pick Brodie Ziemer, and fourth-rounder Luke Osburn. The showcase normally is an opportunity to get on Team USA's radar for the upcoming World Junior, but with Kleber and Ziemer members of the gold medal-winning 2025 squad, they are guaranteed a spot on the squad this December no matter how they played. Osburn, 18, is coming off being named the USHL's Defenseman of the Year last season and was the most impressive of the Sabres prospects, but he will have to continue showing progress in his freshman year to have a chance at making the US roster. The Americans lost the tournament finale 6-2 to Canada and ended 1-6 on the week, with only a split squad victory over Finland on the opening day to their credit. final determination may come down to how he does as a freshman at the University of Wisconsin in the fall. First-rounder Konsta Helenius (Finland) did not take part in the tournament, but is a shoo-in to make their roster, as is 2025 top pick Radim Mrtka for Czechia. Other Sabres Stories Projecting Sabres Trade Cost - Bryan Rust Six Former Sabres Who Signed Elsewhere Former Sabres that are still unsigned after a month of free agency: Victor Olofsson - The three-time 20-goal scorer scored 15 goals for Vegas last season at a salary of just over $1 million. The 30-year-old is likely looking for a one-year deal instead of a professional tryout. Jimmy Vesey - The former Hobey Baker winner played for New York and was traded at the deadline to Colorado in the Ryan Lindgren deal. Erik Johnson - The 37-year-old former first overall pick was dealt to Colorado from Philadelphia, returning to the club he had won a Stanley Cup with. The conventional wisdom was that he would retire, but to this point he has not. Hudson Fasching - The 30-year-old had three points in 40 games with the Islanders last season, which could mean he will be hard pressed to earn an NHL contract this summer. Follow Michael on X, Instagram, and Bluesky @MikeInBuffalo
Yahoo
29-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Osburn Opening Eyes At Summer Showcase
Of the three Buffalo Sabres prospects participating in the World Junior Summer Showcase this week in Minneapolis, MN, 2024 second-round pick Adam Kleber and third-round pick Brodie Ziemer already have a gold medal on their resume and a virtual lock on a roster spot for Team USA this December, but for fourth-rounder Luke Osburn, the showcase is his big opportunity to get on their radar.
