Holy Cross defeats Niagara in regular season hockey opener
NIAGARA UNIV. – The Purple Eagles hockey team opened up a 2-1 lead over the Holy Cross Crusaders early in the second period of Friday night’s regular-season opener at Dwyer…
Sabres recall Ullmark, assign 3 to Rochester
BUFFALO — The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has recalled goaltender Linus Ullmark from the Rochester Americans (AHL). The team also announced it has released three players from its…
Canisius hockey coach discusses young team
After a 2015-16 season that saw the Griffs tied for sixth place in the AHC, head coach Dave Smith is confident that his relatively young team can bring the Griffs…
NU hockey names captains for 2016-17 season
NIAGARA UNIV. — The Niagara Purple Eagles hockey team named their captains for the 2016-17 season ahead of Friday’s home opener against the Holy Cross Crusaders. Junior forward Derian Plouffe…
Sabres send 6 to Rochester
BUFFALO — The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has released six players from its training camp roster. **Click here for an updated training camp roster (PDF)** The following six…
NU hockey kicks off regular season at home on Friday
NIAGARA UNIV. — The Niagara Purple Eagles hockey team kicks off the 2016-17 regular season on home ice this weekend. Niagara will play 16-regular season games at Dwyer Arena this…
Canisius hockey to open season at North Dakota Friday
The Canisius College hockey team opens the 2016-17 season with a pair of games at defending national champion North Dakota. This marks the first time the Golden Griffins have opened…
Sabres fall to Hurricanes in shootout
SAULT STE. MARIE, Ont. — The Buffalo Sabres lost to the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 in a pre-season match Wednesday night. They also lost a key component to the roster —…
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…