Olczyk highlights third annual Hockey Face-Off Dinner
LEWISTON — On Monday, the Niagara University Department of Athletics and the Purple Eagles hockey team hosted the third annual Hockey Face-Off Dinner at the Niagara Falls Country Club. Niagara…
Sabres shut out Hurricanes in Michigan game
MARQUETTE, Mich. — The Buffalo Sabres shut out the Carolina Hurricanes, 2-0 Tuesday night at the Kraft Hockeyville USA pre-season game. Following a scoreless first period, Nicolas Deslauriers got the…
Sabres recall 5 from Rochester, play Carolina tonight
BUFFALO — The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has recalled forwards Justin Bailey, Daniel Catenacci, Jean Dupuy and Cole Schneider, and defenseman Brady Austin from the Rochester Americans (AHL).…
Guelph trips up Canisius hockey in exhibition play
BUFFALO — Guelph junior Andres Kopstals recorded a hat trick and fellow junior Scott Simmonds was credited with three assists as the visiting Gryphons defeated Canisius 6-2 in exhibition play…
Lockport ice arena to offer free skating, hockey classes
LOCKPORT — A popular program teaching kids how to skate and play hockey is returning to Cornerstone Arena this month. The Hasek’s Heroes hockey program will begin on Oct. 12…
Sabres trim camp roster to 33
BUFFALO — The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has released 17 players from its training camp roster. **An updated training camp roster can be found here** 12 players have…
Leafs hand Buffalo Sabres 8-1 loss at home
BUFFALO — The Toronto Leafs scored eight goals on 40 shots Friday night against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center, chasing starting goaltender Jason Kasdorf from the net in place…
NU hockey begins 2016-17 campaign with Saturday exhibition
October 1 marks the official start of the 2016-17 season for the Purple Eagles hockey team. Niagara opens its home schedule with three home appearances, beginning with an exhibition matchup…
Sabres drop Toronto in St. Catherines contest
ST. CATHERINES, Ont. — The Buffalo Sabres have a 2-1 record in the pre-season thanks to a fourth-round shootout goal by forward Matt Moulson against the Toronto Maple Leafs at…
Canisius hockey names 2016-17 team captains
Canisius head coach Dave Smith announced Thursday that senior Geoff Fortman will serve as team captain for the 2016-17 season, while junior Ryan Schmelzer will serve as alternate captain. “With…