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Cole Knuble, who spent three seasons with the Notre Dame men's hockey team before turning professional, made an immediate impact in his rookie season with the Philadelphia Flyers by netting his first two NHL goals in a 3-1 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday.
Knuble, the son of former NHL right wing Mike Knuble, who played 16 seasons in the league and spent the majority of his career with the Flyers, opened the scoring at 14:49 of the first period for his first career goal. He added another later in the game to help secure the win.
"It's crazy. I've been a fan of this team my whole life," Cole Knuble said in a postgame interview with NHL on TNT. "I'm just grateful to be part of this organization. They've been great to me since the day I got drafted. I'm glad I can contribute."
Reflecting on his first goal, Cole added: "It was amazing. I just wish I remembered it more. I've been dreaming about it my whole life."
During his time at Notre Dame, Cole Knuble recorded 30 goals, 60 assists, and six game-winning scores. He was selected by the Flyers in the 2023 NHL Draft.
Key Analysis
Cole Knuble's quick transition from college hockey to the professional ranks has been noteworthy, and his ability to score in his first NHL season suggests a promising future. Following in the footsteps of his father, Mike, who had a long and successful career, Cole is carving his own path with the Flyers. His contributions on Wednesday were crucial in securing the win and highlight his potential as a key player for Philadelphia.
Originally reported by yahoo.