Thunder Acquires Buffalo and Futures from Cincy
March 7, 2019 - ECHL (ECHL)
Wichita Thunder News Release
Wichita, KS - The Wichita Thunder, ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Edmonton Oilers, AHL's Bakersfield Condors and powered by Toyota, announced today that the team has acquired goaltender Devin Buffalo and future considerations from the Cincinnati Cyclones in exchange for goaltender Ty Rimmer.
Buffalo, 25, is in his first year as a pro. A native of Wetaskiwin, Alberta, the 6-foot-2, 205-pound netminder has made stops this season in Greenville, Adirondack, Reading and Utica of the American Hockey League.
Prior to turning pro, Buffalo played three seasons at Dartmouth College. In 2017-18, he went 15-11-1 with a 2.84 goals-against average and .906 save percentage.
The Thunder closes their regular season-series against Idaho with meetings on Friday and Saturday at 8:10 p.m.
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