Notre Dame goalie Cal Petersen turning pro

Cal Petersen's college days are over.

The Notre Dame goaltender will forego his final year of eligibility with the intention of signing an NHL contract this summer, the school announced on his behalf Wednesday.

Petersen was a fifth-round pick of the Buffalo Sabres in 2013, and they'll now have 30 days to sign him, unless he opts to pursue a deal with another club.

The 22-year-old was one of five finalists for the 2017 Mike Richter Award given annually to the nation's top NCAA netminder.

He went 23-12-5 with a 2.22 GAA, a .926 save percentage, and six shutouts in 40 games in his junior season for the Irish.