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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1967|6|13|mf=y}} |
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| birth_place = [[Cranston, Rhode Island|Cranston]], [[Rhode Island |
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'''David K. Littman''' (born June 13, 1967 |
'''David K. Littman''' (born June 13, 1967) is an American former [[ice hockey]] [[goaltender]]. He played three games in the [[National Hockey League]]: two with the [[Buffalo Sabres]] and one with the [[Tampa Bay Lightning]] between 1991 and 1993. The rest of his career, which lasted from 1989 to 2000, was mainly spent in the minor [[International Hockey League (1945–2001)|International Hockey League]]. He was drafted in the eleventh round, 211th overall, of the [[1987 NHL Entry Draft]] by the Sabres. Internationally Littman played for the [[United States men's national ice hockey team|American national team]] at the [[1994 Men's Ice Hockey World Championships|1994 World Championships]]. |
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==Playing career== |
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Littman now works for [[Electronic Arts]] as a producer on the [[NHL series]] of games.<ref>{{cite web | author =Roman J. Uschak | title =From Crease To Console: From NHL'er to Video Gamer | website = USA Hockey Magazine | date =December 2013 | url =http://www.usahockeymagazine.com/article/2013-12/crease-console-nhler-video-gamer | accessdate = March 3, 2015}}</ref> |
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===Collegiate=== |
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Littman spent four years at [[Boston College]] studying communications. In his senior year, Littman served as one of three captains on the team as the Eagles qualified for the NCAA final eight. He ended his season with .912 saves and a .895 percentage.<ref>{{cite news|title=Stars who will be missed after careers at BC|date=May 1, 1989|newspaper=The Heights|url=https://newspapers.bc.edu/?a=d&d=bcheights19890501.2.37&e=-------en-20--1--txt-txIN-------}}{{free access}}</ref> In 2000, his BC record of 2,548 career saves was broken by [[Scott Clemmensen]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Hockey Prepares To Take On Harvard Saturday Night |url=https://bceagles.com/news/2000/11/22/Hockey_Prepares_To_Take_On_Harvard_Saturday_Night.aspx?path=mhockey |website=bceagles.com |accessdate=October 1, 2019 |date=November 22, 2000}}</ref> As a result, he was selected for the AHCA [[List of Division I AHCA All-American Teams|East Second-Team All-American]].<ref name = "All-America">{{cite web |title=1988-1989 All-Americans |url=http://ahcahockey.com/allamer/1989.php |website=ahcahockey.com |accessdate=October 1, 2019}}</ref> He was drafted in the eleventh round, 211th overall, of the [[1987 NHL Entry Draft]] by the [[Buffalo Sabres]].<ref>{{cite news |title=THERE'S NO BLUE-RIBBON TALENT DEVELOPING DOWN ON SABRES' FARM |url=https://buffalonews.com/1992/02/25/theres-no-blue-ribbon-talent-developing-down-on-sabres-farm/ |accessdate=October 1, 2019 |publisher=The Buffalo News |date=February 25, 1992}}</ref> |
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===Professional=== |
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Littman attended the Sabres training camp but was reassigned to their [[International Hockey League (1945–2001)|International Hockey League]] (IHL) affiliate, the [[Rochester Americans]], to begin the [[1989–90 AHL season|1989–90 season]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=DiCesare |first1=Bob |title=WAKALUK, LOEWEN, AUDETTE SENT TO AMERKS AS 27 ARE CUT |url=https://buffalonews.com/1989/09/22/wakaluk-loewen-audette-sent-to-amerks-as-27-are-cut/ |accessdate=October 1, 2019 |publisher=The Buffalo News |date=September 22, 1989}}</ref> However, the 1990–91 would prove to be a breakout season for him. On January 29, 1991, Littman made his NHL debut by replacing [[Darcy Wakaluk]] in the second period. Littman saved 15 of 18 shots in an 8–3 loss to the [[St. Louis Blues]].<ref>{{cite book |last1=Wechsler |first1=Bob |title=Day by Day in Jewish Sports History |date=2008 |publisher=KTAV Publishing House, Inc |isbn=9780881259698 |page=29 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=dAq4TGQsWwwC&q=david+littman+NHL+debut+January+1991&pg=PA29}}</ref> Upon their return to the IHL, both Littman and Wakaluk also set a new Rochester record for most points and assists by a goaltender with seven each.<ref>{{cite web |title=2018 AHL Affiliate Media Guide |url=https://sabresmedia.files.wordpress.com/2018/09/ahl-afilliate_1819_final_web.pdf |website=sabresmedia |accessdate=October 1, 2019 |page=350}}</ref> He was also selected for the 1991 All-Star Game. Littman shared the [[Harry "Hap" Holmes Memorial Award]] as the AHL's outstanding goaltender, with teammate Darcy Wakaluk.<ref>{{cite web |title=A HALL OF FAME NIGHT TO REMEMEBR |url=https://www.amerks.com/articlef/A%20HALL%20OF%20FAME%20NIGHT%20TO%20REMEMEBR |website=amerks.com |accessdate=October 1, 2019 }}{{Dead link|date=January 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> |
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The following year, he was again the recipient of the Harry "Hap" Holmes Memorial Award.<ref>{{cite web |title=HARRY "HAP" HOLMES MEMORIAL AWARD |url=https://ahlhalloffame.com/harry-hap-holmes-memorial-award |website=ahlhalloffame.com |accessdate=October 1, 2019}}</ref> |
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On August 28, 1992, Littman signed with the new NHL expansion team, the [[Tampa Bay Lightning]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Transactions|date=August 28, 1992|newspaper=Joplin Globe|page=15|url=https://newspaperarchive.com/sports-clipping-aug-28-1992-1381098/}}{{free access}}</ref> Although he began the season in the minor leagues with the [[Atlanta Knights]], Littman was recalled to the NHL in November 1992.<ref>{{cite news|title=Transactions|date=November 3, 1992|newspaper=Frederick News Post|page=14|url=https://newspaperarchive.com/sports-clipping-nov-03-1992-1381097/}}{{free access}}</ref> His stay in the National Hockey League was short-lived and he was reassigned to the IHL. He became a free agent at the end of the season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Hockey:Free Agents List|date= June 16, 1992|newspaper=Gettysburg Times|location=Pennsylvania|page=10|url=https://newspaperarchive.com/sports-clipping-jun-16-1992-1381115/}}{{free access}}</ref> |
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As a result of his successful stints with the Atlanta Knights, Littman was selected to compete with Team USA at the [[1994 IIHF World Championship]], where they finished fourth in the tournament. Before his retirement, Littman played with the IHL's [[Orlando Solar Bears (IHL)|Orlando Solar Bears]], recording 53 wins over two years before a career-ending knee injury.<ref name = "x">{{cite web | author =Roman J. Uschak | title =From Crease To Console: From NHL'er to Video Gamer | website = USA Hockey Magazine | date =December 2013 | url =https://www.usahockeymagazine.com/article/2013-12/crease-console-nhler-video-gamer| accessdate = March 3, 2015}}</ref> |
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==Later life== |
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After working for the Solar Bears as a color commentator, Littman joined [[EA Sports]]. He began as a quality assurance associate but later was promoted to producer on the [[NHL series]] of games.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Littman |first1=David |title=GOING FROM HOCKEY PLAYER TO VIDEO GAME PRODUCER |url=https://thehockeynews.com/news/article/david-littmans-blog-going-from-hockey-player-to-video-game-producer |newspaper=The Hockey News |accessdate=October 1, 2019 |date=November 12, 2008}}</ref> |
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==Personal life== |
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Littman was born in Queens, New York, but grew up on Long Island. His family moved to Rhode Island prior to his acceptance to Boston College.<ref name = "x"/> Littman was raised Jewish.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Rosen |first1=Harvey |title=HANDFUL OF JEWISH SKATERS START NHL SEASON |url=https://www.cjnews.com/culture/sports/handful-jewish-skaters-start-nhl-season |accessdate=October 1, 2019 |publisher=Canadian Jewish News |date=October 21, 2009}}</ref> |
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==Career statistics== |
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===Regular season and playoffs=== |
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! colspan="9" bgcolor="#e0e0e0" | [[Regular season]] |
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! colspan="8" bgcolor="#e0e0e0" | [[Playoffs]] |
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! [[Season (sports)|Season]] |
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! Team |
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! GP !! W !! L !! T !! MIN !! GA !! [[Shutout#Ice hockey|SO]] !! [[Goals against average|GAA]] !! [[save percentage|SV%]] |
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| 1984–85 |
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| [[New Hampton School]] |
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| HS-NH |
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| 1984–85 |
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| Oyster Bay Gulls |
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| NYJHL |
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| — || — || — || — || — || — || — || — || — |
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| — || — || — || — || — || — || — || — |
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| [[1985–86 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey season|1985–86]] |
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| [[Boston College Eagles men's ice hockey|Boston College]] |
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| [[Hockey East|HE]] |
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| 7 || 4 || 0 || 1 || 312 || 18 || 0 || 3.46 || — |
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| — || — || — || — || — || — || — || — |
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|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0" |
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| [[1986–87 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey season|1986–87]] |
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| Boston College |
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| HE |
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| 21 || 15 || 5 || 0 || 1182 || 68 || 0 || 3.45 || — |
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| [[1987–88 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey season|1987–88]] |
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| Boston College |
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| HE |
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| 30 || 11 || 16 || 2 || 1726 || 116 || 0 || 4.03 || — |
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|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0" |
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| [[1988–89 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey season|1988–89]] |
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| Boston College |
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| HE |
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| 32 || 19 || 9 || 4 || 1945 || 107 || 0 || 3.30 || — |
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| [[1989–90 AHL season|1989–90]] |
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| [[Rochester Americans]] |
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| [[American Hockey League|AHL]] |
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| 14 || 5 || 6 || 1 || 681 || 37 || 0 || 3.26 || .879 |
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|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0" |
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| [[1989–90 IHL season|1989–90]] |
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| [[Phoenix Roadrunners (IHL)|Phoenix Roadrunners]] |
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| [[International Hockey League (1945–2001)|IHL]] |
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| 18 || 8 || 7 || 2 || 1047 || 64 || 0 || 3.67 || — |
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| [[1990–91 NHL season|1990–91]] |
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| [[Buffalo Sabres]] |
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| [[National Hockey League|NHL]] |
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| 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 36 || 3 || 0 || 5.04 || .833 |
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|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0" |
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| [[1990–91 AHL season|1990–91]] |
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| Rochester Americans |
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| AHL |
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| 56 || 33 || 13 || 5 || 3155 || 160 || 3 || 3.04 || .882 |
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| 8 || 4 || 2 || 378 || 16 || 0 || 2.54 || — |
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| [[1991–92 NHL season|1991–92]] |
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| Buffalo Sabres |
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| NHL |
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| 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 60 || 4 || 0 || 4.00 || .862 |
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|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0" |
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| [[1991–92 AHL season|1991–92]] |
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| Rochester Americans |
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| AHL |
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| 60 || 28 || 20 || 9 || 3498 || 172 || 3 || 2.95 || .901 |
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| 15 || 8 || 7 || 879 || 43 || 1 || 2.94 || .901 |
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| [[1992–93 NHL season|1992–93]] |
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| [[Tampa Bay Lightning]] |
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| NHL |
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| 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 46 || 7 || 0 || 9.24 || .667 |
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|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0" |
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| [[1992–93 IHL season|1992–93]] |
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| [[Atlanta Knights]] |
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| IHL |
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| 44 || 23 || 12 || 4 || 2390 || 134 || 0 || 3.36 || .879 |
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| 3 || 1 || 2 || 178 || 8 || 0 || 2.70 || .879 |
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| [[1993–94 AHL season|1993–94]] |
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| [[Providence Bruins]] |
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| AHL |
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| 25 || 10 || 11 || 3 || 1385 || 83 || 0 || 3.60 || .889 |
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| 1993–94 |
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| [[Fredericton Canadiens]] |
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| AHL |
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| 16 || 8 || 7 || 0 || 872 || 63 || 0 || 4.33 || .870 |
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| [[1994–95 ECHL season|1994–95]] |
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| [[Richmond Renegades]] |
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| [[ECHL]] |
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| 8 || 4 || 2 || 0 || 346 || 13 || 1 || 2.25 || .910 |
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| 17 || 12 || 4 || 953 || 37 || 3 || 2.33 || — |
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| [[1995–96 IHL season|1995–96]] |
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| [[Los Angeles Ice Dogs]] |
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| IHL |
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| 43 || 17 || 16 || 5 || 2245 || 145 || 1 || 3.88 || .871 |
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| [[1996–97 IHL season|1996–97]] |
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| [[San Antonio Dragons]] |
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| IHL |
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| 45 || 20 || 16 || 5 || 2437 || 138 || 2 || 3.40 || .901 |
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| 4 || 1 || 3 || 230 || 11 || 0 || 2.87 || .924 |
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|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0" |
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| [[1997–98 IHL season|1997–98]] |
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| [[Orlando Solar Bears (IHL)|Orlando Solar Bears]] |
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| IHL |
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| 44 || 21 || 13 || 6 || 2303 || 102 || 0 || 2.66 || .914 |
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| 16 || 8 || 8 || 966 || 48 || 1 || 2.98 || .892 |
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| [[1998–99 IHL season|1998–99]] |
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| Orlando Solar Bears |
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| IHL |
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| 55 || 32 || 17 || 1 || 2981 || 144 || 2 || 2.90 || .900 |
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| 2 || 0 || 0 || 46 || 4 || 0 || 5.22 || .810 |
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| [[1999–00 IHL season|1999–00]] |
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| Orlando Solar Bears |
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| IHL |
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| 2 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 119 || 7 || 0 || 3.52 || .879 |
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! colspan=3 | NHL totals |
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! 3 !! 0 !! 2 !! 0 !! 142 !! 14 !! 0 !! 5.95 !! .794 |
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===International=== |
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! GP !! W !! L !! T !! MIN !! GA !! SO !! GAA !! SV% |
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| [[1994 Men's Ice Hockey World Championships|1994]] |
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| [[United States men's national ice hockey team|United States]] |
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| [[Ice Hockey World Championships|WC]] |
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| 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 45 || 6 || 0 || 8.00 || .818 |
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|- bgcolor="#e0e0e0" |
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! colspan=4| Senior totals |
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! 1 !! 0 !! 1 !! 0 !! 45 !! 6 !! 0 !! 8.00 !! .818 |
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==Awards and honors== |
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| [[1988–89 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey season|1988–89]] |
| [[1988–89 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey season|1988–89]] |
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| <ref>{{cite news|title=Men's Ice Hockey Award Winners|url=http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/stats/m_icehockey_rb/2013/MIH%20awards%20for%202013.pdf|publisher=NCAA.org|accessdate=June 11, 2013}}</ref> |
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David Littman | |||
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Born |
Cranston, Rhode Island, U.S. | June 13, 1967||
Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||
Weight | 195 lb (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb) | ||
Position | Goaltender | ||
Caught | Right | ||
Played for |
Buffalo Sabres Tampa Bay Lightning | ||
National team | Vereinigte Staaten | ||
NHL draft |
211th overall, 1987 Buffalo Sabres | ||
Playing career | 1989–2000 |
David K. Littman (born June 13, 1967) is an American former ice hockey goaltender. He played three games in the National Hockey League: two with the Buffalo Sabres and one with the Tampa Bay Lightning between 1991 and 1993. The rest of his career, which lasted from 1989 to 2000, was mainly spent in the minor International Hockey League. He was drafted in the eleventh round, 211th overall, of the 1987 NHL Entry Draft by the Sabres. Internationally Littman played for the American national team at the 1994 World Championships.
Playing career
[edit]Collegiate
[edit]Littman spent four years at Boston College studying communications. In his senior year, Littman served as one of three captains on the team as the Eagles qualified for the NCAA final eight. He ended his season with .912 saves and a .895 percentage.[1] In 2000, his BC record of 2,548 career saves was broken by Scott Clemmensen.[2] As a result, he was selected for the AHCA East Second-Team All-American.[3] He was drafted in the eleventh round, 211th overall, of the 1987 NHL Entry Draft by the Buffalo Sabres.[4]
Professional
[edit]Littman attended the Sabres training camp but was reassigned to their International Hockey League (IHL) affiliate, the Rochester Americans, to begin the 1989–90 season.[5] However, the 1990–91 would prove to be a breakout season for him. On January 29, 1991, Littman made his NHL debut by replacing Darcy Wakaluk in the second period. Littman saved 15 of 18 shots in an 8–3 loss to the St. Louis Blues.[6] Upon their return to the IHL, both Littman and Wakaluk also set a new Rochester record for most points and assists by a goaltender with seven each.[7] He was also selected for the 1991 All-Star Game. Littman shared the Harry "Hap" Holmes Memorial Award as the AHL's outstanding goaltender, with teammate Darcy Wakaluk.[8]
The following year, he was again the recipient of the Harry "Hap" Holmes Memorial Award.[9]
On August 28, 1992, Littman signed with the new NHL expansion team, the Tampa Bay Lightning.[10] Although he began the season in the minor leagues with the Atlanta Knights, Littman was recalled to the NHL in November 1992.[11] His stay in the National Hockey League was short-lived and he was reassigned to the IHL. He became a free agent at the end of the season.[12]
As a result of his successful stints with the Atlanta Knights, Littman was selected to compete with Team USA at the 1994 IIHF World Championship, where they finished fourth in the tournament. Before his retirement, Littman played with the IHL's Orlando Solar Bears, recording 53 wins over two years before a career-ending knee injury.[13]
Later life
[edit]After working for the Solar Bears as a color commentator, Littman joined EA Sports. He began as a quality assurance associate but later was promoted to producer on the NHL series of games.[14]
Personal life
[edit]Littman was born in Queens, New York, but grew up on Long Island. His family moved to Rhode Island prior to his acceptance to Boston College.[13] Littman was raised Jewish.[15]
Career statistics
[edit]Regular season and playoffs
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Season | Team | League | GP | W | L | T | MIN | GA | SO | GAA | SV% | GP | W | L | MIN | GA | SO | GAA | SV% | ||
1984–85 | New Hampton School | HS-NH | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
1984–85 | Oyster Bay Gulls | NYJHL | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
1985–86 | Boston College | HE | 7 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 312 | 18 | 0 | 3.46 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
1986–87 | Boston College | HE | 21 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 1182 | 68 | 0 | 3.45 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
1987–88 | Boston College | HE | 30 | 11 | 16 | 2 | 1726 | 116 | 0 | 4.03 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
1988–89 | Boston College | HE | 32 | 19 | 9 | 4 | 1945 | 107 | 0 | 3.30 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
1989–90 | Rochester Americans | AHL | 14 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 681 | 37 | 0 | 3.26 | .879 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
1989–90 | Phoenix Roadrunners | IHL | 18 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 1047 | 64 | 0 | 3.67 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
1990–91 | Buffalo Sabres | NHL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 3 | 0 | 5.04 | .833 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
1990–91 | Rochester Americans | AHL | 56 | 33 | 13 | 5 | 3155 | 160 | 3 | 3.04 | .882 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 378 | 16 | 0 | 2.54 | — | ||
1991–92 | Buffalo Sabres | NHL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 60 | 4 | 0 | 4.00 | .862 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
1991–92 | Rochester Americans | AHL | 60 | 28 | 20 | 9 | 3498 | 172 | 3 | 2.95 | .901 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 879 | 43 | 1 | 2.94 | .901 | ||
1992–93 | Tampa Bay Lightning | NHL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 46 | 7 | 0 | 9.24 | .667 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
1992–93 | Atlanta Knights | IHL | 44 | 23 | 12 | 4 | 2390 | 134 | 0 | 3.36 | .879 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 178 | 8 | 0 | 2.70 | .879 | ||
1993–94 | Providence Bruins | AHL | 25 | 10 | 11 | 3 | 1385 | 83 | 0 | 3.60 | .889 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
1993–94 | Fredericton Canadiens | AHL | 16 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 872 | 63 | 0 | 4.33 | .870 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
1994–95 | Richmond Renegades | ECHL | 8 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 346 | 13 | 1 | 2.25 | .910 | 17 | 12 | 4 | 953 | 37 | 3 | 2.33 | — | ||
1995–96 | Los Angeles Ice Dogs | IHL | 43 | 17 | 16 | 5 | 2245 | 145 | 1 | 3.88 | .871 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
1996–97 | San Antonio Dragons | IHL | 45 | 20 | 16 | 5 | 2437 | 138 | 2 | 3.40 | .901 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 230 | 11 | 0 | 2.87 | .924 | ||
1997–98 | Orlando Solar Bears | IHL | 44 | 21 | 13 | 6 | 2303 | 102 | 0 | 2.66 | .914 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 966 | 48 | 1 | 2.98 | .892 | ||
1998–99 | Orlando Solar Bears | IHL | 55 | 32 | 17 | 1 | 2981 | 144 | 2 | 2.90 | .900 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 46 | 4 | 0 | 5.22 | .810 | ||
1999–00 | Orlando Solar Bears | IHL | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 119 | 7 | 0 | 3.52 | .879 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
NHL totals | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 142 | 14 | 0 | 5.95 | .794 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
International
[edit]Year | Team | Event | GP | W | L | T | MIN | GA | SO | GAA | SV% | |
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1994 | Vereinigte Staaten | WC | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 45 | 6 | 0 | 8.00 | .818 | |
Senior totals | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 45 | 6 | 0 | 8.00 | .818 |
Awards and honors
[edit]Award | Year | |
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All-Hockey East Second Team | 1987–88 | [16] |
All-Hockey East First Team | 1988–89 | [16] |
AHCA East Second-Team All-American | 1988–89 | [3] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Stars who will be missed after careers at BC". The Heights. May 1, 1989.
- ^ "Hockey Prepares To Take On Harvard Saturday Night". bceagles.com. November 22, 2000. Retrieved October 1, 2019.
- ^ a b "1988-1989 All-Americans". ahcahockey.com. Retrieved October 1, 2019.
- ^ "THERE'S NO BLUE-RIBBON TALENT DEVELOPING DOWN ON SABRES' FARM". The Buffalo News. February 25, 1992. Retrieved October 1, 2019.
- ^ DiCesare, Bob (September 22, 1989). "WAKALUK, LOEWEN, AUDETTE SENT TO AMERKS AS 27 ARE CUT". The Buffalo News. Retrieved October 1, 2019.
- ^ Wechsler, Bob (2008). Day by Day in Jewish Sports History. KTAV Publishing House, Inc. p. 29. ISBN 9780881259698.
- ^ "2018 AHL Affiliate Media Guide" (PDF). sabresmedia. p. 350. Retrieved October 1, 2019.
- ^ "A HALL OF FAME NIGHT TO REMEMEBR". amerks.com. Retrieved October 1, 2019.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "HARRY "HAP" HOLMES MEMORIAL AWARD". ahlhalloffame.com. Retrieved October 1, 2019.
- ^ "Transactions". Joplin Globe. August 28, 1992. p. 15.
- ^ "Transactions". Frederick News Post. November 3, 1992. p. 14.
- ^ "Hockey:Free Agents List". Gettysburg Times. Pennsylvania. June 16, 1992. p. 10.
- ^ a b Roman J. Uschak (December 2013). "From Crease To Console: From NHL'er to Video Gamer". USA Hockey Magazine. Retrieved March 3, 2015.
- ^ Littman, David (November 12, 2008). "GOING FROM HOCKEY PLAYER TO VIDEO GAME PRODUCER". The Hockey News. Retrieved October 1, 2019.
- ^ Rosen, Harvey (October 21, 2009). "HANDFUL OF JEWISH SKATERS START NHL SEASON". Canadian Jewish News. Retrieved October 1, 2019.
- ^ a b "Hockey East All-Teams". College Hockey Historical Archives. Retrieved May 19, 2013.
External links
[edit]- Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or The Internet Hockey Database
- 1967 births
- Living people
- 21st-century American Jews
- AHCA Division I men's ice hockey All-Americans
- American men's ice hockey goaltenders
- Atlanta Knights players
- Boston College Eagles men's ice hockey players
- Buffalo Sabres draft picks
- Buffalo Sabres players
- Fredericton Canadiens players
- Ice hockey players from Rhode Island
- Jewish American sportspeople
- Long Beach Ice Dogs (IHL) players
- Los Angeles Blades players
- Orlando Solar Bears (IHL) players
- Phoenix Roadrunners (IHL) players
- Providence Bruins players
- Richmond Renegades players
- Rochester Americans players
- San Antonio Dragons players
- Sportspeople from Cranston, Rhode Island
- Tampa Bay Lightning players
- Jews from Rhode Island
- American inline hockey players