SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Former Irish blueliner, and 2022-23 team captain, Nick Leivermann has signed a professional contract with the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League.
“My time at Notre Dame prepared me for my next steps in hockey,” Leivermann stated. “I’m so thankful for the program, teammates, and coaches who have helped me get to this position.”
In five seasons with the Irish, Leivermann donned the Blue and Gold sweater 147 times and tallied 77 career points. In his final season at Notre Dame, the Eden Prairie, Minnesota native served as captain for the Irish and led all defensemen with 18 points off six goals and 12 assists. A 2023 All-Big Ten honorable mention and Hobey Baker Memorial Award nominee, Leivermann was a key component to the team’s three NCAA Tournament appearances during his tenure, including two regional final appearances.
The Bears, the 2023 Calder Cup Champions, return to play October 4, 2023. This past season the Washington Capitals’ AHL affiliates finished second in the regular season standings before clinching the title in overtime of Game 7 against the Coachella Valley Firebirds, 3-2.
“I’m excited to begin the next chapter of my career with the Hershey Bears,” Leivermann ended.