Hudson Fasching

Hudson Fasching (born July 28, 1995) is an American professional ice hockey winger who is currently under contract with Skellefteå AIK of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL).

Playing career

Amateur Fasching played high school hockey for Apple Valley High School in Apple Valley, Minnesota. He then played two seasons for the USA Hockey National Team Development Program in the United States Hockey League.

Collegiate Fasching committed to the University of Minnesota in December 2011. He was named to the Big Ten Conference's All-Freshman team after the 2013–14 season.

As a member of the Golden Gophers, Fasching recorded 94 points (46 goals and 48 assists) in 115 career games. He helped the Gophers win three straight regular-season championships. His junior year, his final year at the school, he was an alternate captain and finished tied for first on the team in goals.

Professional Buffalo Sabres

Fasching was drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in the fourth round, 118th overall, of the 2013 NHL entry draft. On March 5, 2014, Fasching's rights were traded, along with Nicolas Deslauriers and a draft pick, to the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for Brayden McNabb, Jonathan Parker and two draft picks.

On March 21, 2016, Fasching was signed to an entry-level pro contract by the Sabres. He made his NHL debut with the team on March 26, scoring his first NHL goal at 8:37 of the first period in a game against the Winnipeg Jets. Fasching eventually fell out of favor with Sabres management when a new regime took over in 2017; his first goal would be his only goal in 22 appearances with the Sabres. By the end of the 2017–18 season, the Sabres' farm team, the Rochester Americans, designated him a healthy scratch.

Arizona Coyotes

On June 14, 2018, Fasching was traded, after two full seasons with the Sabres, to the Arizona Coyotes in exchange for Brandon Hickey and Mike Sislo.

New York Islanders

On August 23, 2022, having left the Coyotes as a free agent, Fasching signed a one-year, two-way contract with the New York Islanders. Fasching was called up from the Bridgeport Islanders on December 1, 2022, and became a regular in the lineup, scoring 10 goals for the team through the 2022–23 season.

On May 1, 2023, the Islanders signed Fasching to a two-year contract extension.

Columbus Blue Jackets Following three seasons within the Islanders organization, Fasching left as a free agent and was signed to a one-year, two-way contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets for the season on August 18, 2025.

Skellefteå AIK As a free agent after 11 professional seasons in North America, Fasching opted to sign his first contract abroad in signing a one-year contract with Swedish club, Skellefteå AIK of the SHL, on August 7, 2026.

International play Fasching represented the United States in the 2012 World U-17 Hockey Challenge, winning a silver medal. He also was part of the silver medal-winning American team at the 2013 IIHF World U18 Championships.

He played for the United States men's national junior ice hockey team at the IIHF World U20 Championship in both 2014 and 2015.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs Regular season Playoffs Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM 2009–10 Apple Valley High School HSMN 31 24 18 42 12 6 4 2 6 0 2010–11 Apple Valley High School HSMN 28 18 32 50 16 3 2 3 5 2 2011–12 U.S. NTDP Juniors USHL 37 7 14 21 38 1 1 1 2 2 2011–12 U.S. NTDP U17 USDP 54 16 20 36 52 — — — — — 2011–12 U.S. NTDP U18 USDP 1 0 0 0 0 — — — — — 2012–13 U.S. NTDP Juniors USHL 25 4 7 11 8 — — — — — 2012–13 U.S. NTDP U18 USDP 62 10 23 33 43 — — — — — 2013–14 University of Minnesota B1G 40 14 16 30 22 — — — — — 2014–15 University of Minnesota B1G 38 12 14 26 24 — — — — — 2015–16 University of Minnesota B1G 37 20 18 38 16 — — — — — 2015–16 Buffalo Sabres NHL 7 1 1 2 4 — — — — — 2016–17 Buffalo Sabres NHL 10 0 1 1 2 — — — — — 2016–17 Rochester Americans AHL 34 7 4 11 8 — — — — — 2017–18 Rochester Americans AHL 69 12 18 30 40 1 0 0 0 0 2017–18 Buffalo Sabres NHL 5 0 0 0 2 — — — — — 2018–19 Tucson Roadrunners AHL 64 16 17 33 16 — — — — — 2019–20 Tucson Roadrunners AHL 57 19 16 35 15 — — — — — 2020–21 Arizona Coyotes NHL 5 0 0 0 0 — — — — — 2020–21 Tucson Roadrunners AHL 2 0 1 1 0 — — — — — 2021–22 Tucson Roadrunners AHL 51 14 23 37 18 — — — — — 2021–22 Arizona Coyotes NHL 11 0 0 0 0 — — — — — 2022–23 Bridgeport Islanders AHL 18 7 4 11 4 — — — — — 2022–23 New York Islanders NHL 49 10 9 19 10 6 0 0 0 2 2023–24 New York Islanders NHL 45 4 10 14 6 4 0 0 0 2 2023–24 Bridgeport Islanders AHL 3 1 0 1 0 — — — — — 2024–25 New York Islanders NHL 43 2 2 4 6 — — — — — 2024–25 Bridgeport Islanders AHL 7 1 1 2 4 — — — — — 2025–26 Cleveland Monsters AHL 65 7 11 18 12 9 4 3 7 7 NHL totals 175 17 23 40 30 10 0 0 0 4

International Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM 2012 United States U17 5 4 2 6 2 2013 United States U18 7 0 6 6 4 2014 United States WJC 5th 5 2 2 4 2 2015 United States WJC 5th 5 1 2 3 4 2016 United States WC 4th 10 0 2 2 0 Junior totals 22 7 12 19 12 Senior totals 10 0 2 2 0