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.
Northtown Auto Helps Seniors Travel To Minnesota
Northtown Toyota president Craig Schreiber presented Buffalo Sabres Sled Hockey with a check for $5,000 to help offset expenses for the senior team's trip to the USA Hockey National Disabled Festival in Blaine, Minnesota.
The Senior team will complete in the Adult Tier 1 Division against Philadelphia, University of New Hampshire, and SanAntonio for the first ever National Championship in sled hockey. The event takes place Friday, April 1st through Sunday the 3rd at the Schwann's Super Rink in Blaine Minnesota.
Northtown Auto donated $5,000 to Buffalo Sled Hockey for the Seniors' trip to Blaine, Minn.
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
Intermediate B Team Shuts Out North Cumberland
The Buffalo Sabres Sled Hockey Intermediate B team faced off in a rematch against North Cumberland on Feb. 26, and shut out their opponent 3-0 in Rideway, Ont. The victory evened the score after the Sabres suffered a 3-2 loss to the same team one week earlier.
A strong team effort led the Sabres to victory. Daniel Murray notched his second hat trick in the past three games. Kyle Dominiak and Tyler Ball recorded assists.
Pierce Dunne had another strong effort in goal, earning the shutout and securing the win. He got strong help from his defensive teammates including Patrick Smith.
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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.
Highlights From Disabled Festival 2010
The Buffalo Sabres Sled Hockey teams traveled to Laurel, Md., for USA Hockey's Disabled Festival 2010 to compete against teams from around the United States.
The Junior Team was winless in three games but there were nonetheless many highlights, including those from the video below. Junior team scorers were Tyler Ball and Nathan Bryant.
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.
Junior Team Wins Silver In OSHA Playoffs
The Buffalo Sabres Junior Sled Hockey team took second place in the OSHA playoffs, earning the silver medal after a strong league season.
The Juniors traveled to Whitby, Ont., to face Mississauga on March 27, and lost 1-0 in the championship game. Mississauga scored early to take the lead, and the Sabres were never able to even things up in a tight defensive game.
Congratulations to the Juniors on another successful league season. The team plays next at the Disabled Festival in Maryland, then in the Amelia Park Tournament in Massachusetts.
US Wins Gold at Paralympics in Vancouver
VANCOUVER, B.C. -- The U.S. Paralympic Sled Hockey Team won its second-ever gold medal at the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games thanks to a 2-0 shutout victory over Japan on Saturday, March 20. Team USA did not surrender a goal in all five of its games at the tournament, outscoring its opponents, 19-0.
With the victory, the U.S. becomes the first-ever team to claim its second Paralympic Winter Games sled hockey gold medal. Team USA last won gold at the 2002 Paralympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City, Utah.
See complete game recap and photo gallery at the USA Hockey web site.