Monthly Archives: March 2011

Beware the Sabres on April 1st

Posted on March 31, 2011 by

I hate to be a spoilsport. Still, sportsfans be warned: on the eve of April Fool’s Day, fans might want to bear in mind that there will be plenty of joke headlines out there tomorrow.  Sources would not confirm what … Continue reading →

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A Sabres-Twitter-HSBC Connection?

Posted on March 30, 2011 by

A random thought from tonight’s game, that seemed to get a lot of positive traction during Sabres Twitter Game Chat: It’s the 21st century – expanding the fan experience of the Arena to the entirety of Sabres Nation would be … Continue reading →

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For Sabres, Enroth Fulfills Prophecy

Posted on March 30, 2011 by

March 10th: That is the date that I touched on the importance of Jhonas Enroth to the Buffalo Sabres. Not to blow my own Viking horn too loudly, but I believe I really nailed it then, in what wast albeit … Continue reading →

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Buffalo Bisons Opening Day, Then and Now: 1986 (Video)

Posted on March 30, 2011 by

Spring is in the air. April 7 is opening day for the Buffalo Bisons.  The Bisons will open their 126th season at 3:05, against the Syracuse Chiefs.  For those of us who love the game, and for those of us … Continue reading →

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Buffalo Sabres Enter NFL Playoff Race: Stay Focused, Fans!

Posted on March 30, 2011 by

No, that’s not a typo in the title. Hit play on the video below, and enjoy some theme music while you read through this post: “Are you ready for some hockey?” Autumn is in the air, as the Sabres’ loss … Continue reading →

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The Pegula Birthday Flash Mob: It’s About the Little Things. Or Little Ones.

Posted on March 29, 2011 by

At the end of the day, it is said that the little things in life matter the most. Terrence Pegula swooped into Buffalo out from a fog, it seemed.  A billionaire out of the heavens of Forbes Magazine’s richest of … Continue reading →

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Sabres/Leafs Twitter Game Chat BINGO: Special “Mike Grier Challenge” Edition!

Posted on March 29, 2011 by

We all want a hand in the demise of the Leafs. With that murderous instinct in mind, today’s edition features a first-ever BINGO challenge: get your paws on your PS3/Xbox controllers, and score a hat trick against the Leafs on … Continue reading →

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Mike Zigomanis, Derek Plante, and Brett Hull: One Very Weird Sabres Story

Posted on March 28, 2011 by

It’s a day off for Sabres fans: no game tonight, and no need to pay attention to any hockey games as nothing can happen tonight to affect the Sabres playoff chances. If you are finding yourself scratching traveling itches or … Continue reading →

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Buffalo to Name a Street after Rick Martin?

Posted on March 28, 2011 by

“Rico’s Way.” That’s what I’d call it, especially after listening to the stories about Rick Martin in the ceremony eulogizing him – stories capturing his love of life, his support of the community – things that were a part of … Continue reading →

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Games Dad and I have Been To, Part III: “The Biggest Voice,” and “Sports Vowels”

Posted on March 28, 2011 by

I have a big, booming voice. This has, in my opinion, added a real wildcard advantage to the Sabres. Bellowing “Let’s go Buffaloooooooooooo”, not only shakes up the home crowd around me, but reaches the ice. (The Sports Vowel “o” is … Continue reading →

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