Ingram Micro Event Raises $20,000 For Buffalo Sled Hockey
The Buffalo Sabres Sled Hockey organization extends a huge thanks to the employees of Ingram Micro for their fund-raising efforts and generosity following an event that raised $20,000 to benefit Buffalo Sled Hockey.
Ingram employees held a series of fund-raisers in their office, and also a benefit game against their Canadian coworkers as an additional fund-raiser on April 2 at Niagara University's Dwyer Arena.
The event also featured a sled hockey exhibition game between two Buffalo Sabres teams, as well as opportunities to try sled hockey.
The $20,000 donation will help Buffalo Sled Hockey support its two largest costs: equipment and ice time.
Junior, Senior Teams Win New England Invitational Championships
The Buffalo Sabres Sled Hockey junior and senior teams won their respective championships at the New England Invitational Sled Hockey Tournament on April 17 at Amelia Park, Mass. It was the final game of the season for both teams.
The senior team needed overtime before defeating the NEP Wildcats, 5-4, on a long shot from Jeff DeGlopper that found the back of the net. It was the fourth goal of the game for DeGlopper.
In the Junior game, the Sabres needed overtime and a shootout period to defeat the Virtua Wings of Steel, one day after tying the same team. In the shootout, Tyler Ball and Jared Cutler both scored, giving Buffalo a 3-2 win, while Virtua scored just once in the shootout.
April 2 Fund Raiser At Niagara University
A Buffalo Sabres Sled Hockey fund-raising event is being held Saturday, April 2, at Niagara University's Dwyer Arena in conjunction with Ingram Micro. Proceeds from the event will benefit the sled hockey organization.
As part of the activities, the Intermediate B team will play an exhibition game against the Junior team. That game will be followed by Ingram employees from the US playing Ingram employees from Canada. In addition, fans will have an opportunity to get in sleds and try sled hockey for themselves. The first game starts at 4 pm.
A reception with food will follow, along with a raffle with basket donations. Each sled hockey family is encouraged to participate and make a basket donation.
For more information, contact Terrie Kothe
Bowling Party Scheduled March 20
The Buffalo Sabres Sled Hockey organization is holding a bowling party Sunday, March 20, from 1:30-3:45 at Transit Lanes, 7850 Transit Road in Williamsville.
The party is open to sled hockey players, friends and families of all ages.
Cost is $10 per person for two hours of bowling, bowling shoes, light snacks, games, contests and prizes.
The facility features accessible lanes, ball ramps and gutter guards.
Contact Terrie Kothe for tickets and information.
10th Annual Halloween Party
The Buffalo Sabres Sled Hockey organization announces its 10th annual Halloween Party to benefit the organization.The party is Saturday, Oct. 30, from 7 to 11 pm at the Eagles Club, 4569 Broadway, Depew, NY.
Tickets are available at the door; prices are $15 for adults, $7 for kids 5-17; kids under 5 are free. Tickets include food, pop, beer and wine.
Music will be provided by CJ Sound. There will be a costume contest, Chinese Auction and 50/50 split.
For more information email Kevin Ball or call him at 716-901-6366.
We hope to see you there.
Golf Fund-Raiser Scheduled Aug. 4
Buffalo Sled Hockey's largest fund-raiser, the annual golf outing, is scheduled for Wednesday Aug. 4 at Arrowhead Golf Club in Clarence.
Sponsors are needed to support the event; sign sponsorships cost $100, and sponsors will receive the sign as a momento of their support. If you'd like to play golf, you can enter a foursome and if you don't have a full group we can include you as part of a group.
For more information about the event, please contact Dan Murray.
Saluting Buffalo’s Paralympic Heroes
Buffalo Sabres Sled Hockey players recently gathered at the University of Buffalo to honor the Paralympic Champion sled hockey players, who won gold at the games in Vancouver.
A ‘Golden Opportunity’ To Try Sled Hockey
The Buffalo Sabres Sled Hockey organization will be hosting an open clinic for physically challenged males and femals ages 5 through adult to try out the sport of sled hockey. The event takes place May 1 at the Hockey Outlet Rink between 2 pm and 4 pm.
Interested individuals should show up at the rink, 3385 Niagara Falls Boulevard, North Tonawanda, NY. All sleds, sticks and helmets will be provided for your use. All that's required is to dress appropriately for the cool conditions of an ice rink. There is no charge, because Hockey Outlet is generously donating ice time for this event.
This event is a "golden" opporutnity because you will be able to try the sport under the guidance of the Buffalo area's five Paralympic champions as well as team coaches, who recently won the sled hockey gold medal at the Olympics in Vancouver, Canada.
There is no obligation for anyone to join; those who would like to participate further will be placed on a mailing list of potential players when the local Buffalo teams, which are grouped by age, resume play in the fall of 2010.
Sled hockey is for physically challenged individuals with mobility limitations, amputees, as well as able-bodied people with knee, leg or hip injuries that limit their participation in standard or "stand-up" hockey. Sled hockey participants have found the sport to be a great source of physical fitness, socialization, as well as an opportunity to travel and compete in tournaments.
We hope to see you on May 1.
Photos from the Sled Hockey Golf Tournament
Check out these photos from the Ninth Annual Buffalo Sled Hockey Golf Tournament fundraiser. Thanks to the participants, the sponsors, and of course, the sled hockey players for their contributions to another successful tournament.
Golf Tournament Rescheduled For Aug. 24
The Buffalo Sled Hockey Annual Golf tournament, which was postponed from Aug. 10 due to rain, is now on for Monday 8/24. It is a shotgun start at 10 am and dinner should be served about 3:30.There is still room for more golfers. If you'd like to participate contact Dan Murray.