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What Is Jana Kramer's Favorite Hockey Team?

Angela Stefano — Fri, 17 May 2013 04:01:36 +0000

In Jana Kramer's interview with Clay, which NHL hockey team did she say she's rooting for in the Stanley Cup Playoffs?

Guy Cancels Pizza Pickup Because Hockey Game Went into Overtime

Wes Glinsmann — Sat, 11 May 2013 13:52:06 +0000

Sports fans have a lower threshold for the word “emergency.” While most people reserve the term for events like heart attacks, major world crises and running out of toilet paper, sports fans know that true emergencies are things like double overtime and last minute drives. So you can forgive one loyal hockey fan for having to change dinner plans based on the fortunes of his favorite team.

So Long, Buffalo Sabres [BUFFALO TWEETS OF THE WEEK]

Deandra Modica — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:25:42 +0000

Everyone is dealing with the end of the Sabres’ season in a different way. Fortunately they’re broadcasting their feelings on Twitter. Thanks, Internet. Some are living in the dark. Others can’t stop hating. Jay McKee said goodbye in his own special way. Otter made a bold promise. And Hecht gave an emotional and furry goodbye. [...]

Boston Fans Sing National Anthem In Unison Before Bruins' Game

Joe Student — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:30:27 +0000

Wednesday night marked the first major sporting event in Boston since Monday’s bombings of the Boston Marathon. Prior to the Boston Bruins’ game against the Buffalo Sabres at TD Bank Garden, the Bruins observed a moment of silence for the victims and survivors of the bombings. The public address announcer then directed fans to singer [...]

The Sabres Shake It Up and NCAA Basketball Continues [BUFFALO TWEETS OF THE WEEK]

Deandra Modica — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 14:25:52 +0000

What a week for sports. The Sabres traded Jason Pominville, and lucky for us, fans went to Twitter to express their pain. Oh Captain, My Captain. Rough timing. Hilarity. College basketball is winding down, but there are still plenty of annoying tweets to read through. And useless facts. Want to see your tweet in our [...]

It's The Buffalo Sabres Fire Sale + Liquidation! [VIDEO]

Brad Hohman — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 21:22:07 +0000

Sure, the Sabres are only six points out of a playoff spot. But let’s be honest, with the way they have been playing this season, it may as well be 600 points. Since the shocking firing of head coach Lindy Ruff, Sabres diehards have been screaming for Darcy Regier’s head and speculating who would be [...]

NHL Approves Realignment Plan — What it Means For Buffalo Sabres

Rob Banks — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 03:08:13 +0000

Well, the NHL’s new alignment is not perfect, that is for sure. The approval of the realignment was to better equip teams with more efficient travel and business efforts. In addition, there’s a whole new playoff format as well. What does this mean for the Sabres? First, there still be both conferences. The Eastern Conference [...]

Bye-Bye, Lindy Ruff — 10 Buffalo Sabres Instagrams [PICTURES]

Rebecca Bratek — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 14:35:40 +0000

Another week, another bunch of people who think their iPhones make them professional photographers. This week, we’re rounding up your all-around best shots. Lindy Ruff was fired from the Sabres last week after 26 years with the organization, 16 of which he served as head coach. Fans were sad and shocked but also relieved and optimistic. The [...]

DMV Issues Newly Redesigned Sabres License Plates

Brett Alan — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 20:28:27 +0000

You love your team and you want to show it. A bumper sticker just won’t cut it. You want something a little more permanent. How about showing some team pride with a newly designed Buffalo Sabres license plate? Now you can get one through the NYS DMV. They have been redesigned and are available for [...]

Lindy Ruff Thanks Fans, Team and Owners in Farewell Press Conference [VIDEO]

Brad Hohman — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 19:19:40 +0000

In Friday morning (February 22) press conference, former Sabres coach Lindy Ruff thanked the current and past owners of the team, the players and, of course, the fans. In an emotional speech, Ruff thanked the Knox family for drafting him as a player in 1979, the Rigases and Tom Golisano, as well as Terry Pegula, [...]

13 People Who Should Replace Lindy Ruff as Buffalo Sabres Head Coach

Angela Stefano — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 21:06:16 +0000

In case you missed it, this just happened: Darcy Regier announced this afternoon that Lindy Ruff has been relieved of his duties as head coach of the Buffalo Sabres. More to follow. — Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) February 20, 2013 I’m not surprised, but I am. The organization had to do something, what with the Sabres god-awful [...]

Condor Breaks Loose At Minor League Hockey Game, Creates Havoc

Joe Student — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:30:43 +0000

Minor league hockey doesn’t always pack in the fans, especially in the desert climate of Bakersfield, Calif., where the hometown Condors sometimes resort to odd promotions and in-game entertainment, like setting a giant crazed bird loose in the arena. Prior to each home game, the Condors have a real, giant condor, which they uncage and [...]

Minor League Hockey Fight Turns Into Epic Bench-Clearing Brawl

Ben Chew — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 13:30:53 +0000

With the NHL officially back, it appears that minor league hockey will once again be taking a backseat to the professional league. They are probably a little upset and this video might be proof.

Over the weekend, an American Hockey League game between the Grand Rapids Griffins and the Rockford IceHogs provided an epic bench-clearing brawl for the world to enjoy

Watch Superheroes Play Street Hockey, Because It's Awesome

Mike Moody — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 13:06:19 +0000

They’re all here, heroes and villains. Watch Spider-Man, Batmam, The X-Men, Bane, The Joker and more play street hockey in protest of the NHL Lockout. This video proves that superheroes are incredibly talented athletes. I mean, how else are they able to pull this off wearing those ridiculous costumes? Batman didn’t even take off his [...]

Brrrr! It's Cold, Buffalo! — 10 Chilly Instagrams [PICTURES]

Rebecca Bratek — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 14:23:42 +0000

Another week, another bunch of people who think their iPhones make them professional photographers. This week, we’re rounding up your all-around best shots.Last week, we saw a lot of pictures of spring-like weather, but this week, we’re seeing temperatures on the opposite end of the spectrum — t’s freakin’ cold out! But hockey started up seasonal play, [...]

Showing Your Buffalo Sabres Pride, Instagram-Style [PICTURES]

Meagan Kyla — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 05:01:08 +0000

With the NHL lockout over and a new season starting today (Sunday, January 20), hockey fans are amped up to see their favorite teams in action. Though the lockout sucked, it never stopped Buffalo from showing our Sabres pride. Hockey may be an interest to some, but in the Nickel City, it’s a way of [...]

The Slap Shot Cocktail [DRINKS WITH JACK]

Meagan Kyla — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 05:01:31 +0000

Everyone is all abuzz. Why? Because of hockey, duh! As you’re gearing up for the season to start TOMORROW!! (January 19), flex your liver muscles and give The Slap Shot cocktail a try! *** Ingredients 2 oz. Tequila 4 oz. Club Soda 4 oz. Kool-Aid (preferably in your team’s colors. Blue raspberry works well for the Sabres) [...]

Mohawk Place Closes its Doors, the NHL Excites Fans and Jodie Foster Loses It [BUFFALO TWEETS OF THE WEEK]

Deandra Modica — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 16:48:22 +0000

Hey, kids. Give up on that diet yet? It wasn’t worth it anyways. Buffalo’s making a lot of changes in 2013, too. Some of them suck…like Mohawk Place closing this weekend. At least they went out the right way. Some are exciting…like the fact that #hockeyisback. Preach. Oh, and the Golden Globes were last night. [...]

Watch 21,000 Teddy Bears Hit the Ice at a Holiday Hockey Event

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 22:20:51 +0000

There are all sorts of different traditions involving fans throwing things on the ice during hockey games. While most of them involve dead squid or fish, the Calgary Hitman have a much more cuddly tradition. Once a year, for the past nearly two decades, the WHL franchise has fans throw teddy bears on the ice [...]

Protest the NHL Lockout by Mailing Them Your Beard

Cameron Simcik — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 21:00:19 +0000

If there’s one thing that sucks about sports, it’s lockouts. Lockouts mean no games on TV, no dude time, and a greater chance we’ll have to spend time with our women learning how to cook cheese fondue and make potpourri centerpieces. That’s why we’ve been pretty annoyed about this whole NHL lockout. After 66 days [...]