Buffalo Sabres star forward Tage Thompson makes history with record-breaking slap shot
Buffalo Sabres rising star Tage Thompson just set an impressive NHL record with his slap shot.
As the Sabres continue their search for a franchise leader following Jack Eichel's departure Thompson has stepped up showcasing incredible skill & power. On Saturday he achieved a significant milestone with a record breaking slapshot.
Thompson's shot recorded at 104.69 miles per hour is now the hardest shot measured by NHL EDGE technology since it was introduced in 2021-22. This achievement comes as Thompson is off to a strong start in the 2024-25 season scoring seven goals in nine games. His recent record surpasses the previous one set by Michael Kesselring just three days prior at 103.77 MPH.
Tage Thompson is having himself a day, including becoming the 2nd player in 3 days to set a new benchmark for hardest shot recorded in the NHL EDGE era (since 2021-22).
The Sabres claimed a 5-3 victory over the Detroit Red Wings in the game where Thompson's record breaking shot took place helping the team even out their season to 4-4-1. With a young & promising lineup built around Thompson the Sabres are aiming for a significant leap this season and if Tage Thompson keeps firing shots like this, their chances of returning to the playoffs look bright.
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26 OCTOBRE | 25 ANSWERS Buffalo Sabres star forward Tage Thompson makes history with record-breaking slap shot Do you think Tage Thompson will match his totals from two years ago with the Buffalo Sabres this season? | ||
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