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From: The Hockey Writers >> College Hockey
Devin Buffalo Setting A New Standard
By Rob Soria
March 8th, 2018
To suggest the last couple of months have been a whirlwind for Dartmouth Big Green starting netminder Devin Buffalo would be an understatement. In what is his senior year, the Wetaskiwin, Alberta native has not only helped lead his team to this weekend’s upcoming ECAC Quarterfinals but was also nominated for the 2018 Hobey Baker Award, given out annually top player in college hockey.
Quite the honour to be sure and one the 24-year old takes great pride in and who could blame him. After all, it’s not every day that we see indigenous athletes up for such a prestigious award and that in itself makes this kind of recognition all the more important. As great as the hockey side of the equation is, it pales in comparison to some of the inroads Buffalo has made during his time at Dartmouth.
Role Model for Indigenous Youth
Let’s not forget, this is a kid who was also nominated for the Hockey Humanitarian Award thanks to his involvement with the Alberta, North American and World Indigenous Games. Buffalo’s success both on the ice and in his studies has helped propel him into the spotlight as a role model within his community and it is a responsibility he does not take lightly. ...
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