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I wanted to bring some attention to Buffalo's Junior-A (college prep) team, the Junior Sabres. Buffalo is a member of the Ontario Junior Hockey League, and the franchise previously was known as the Buffalo Lightning and Niagara Scenic. (For more information on the team's history, visit this page. Notable Jr. Sabres alums include current NHLers Brian Gionta & Ryan Callahan.
This season may turn out to be the best ever for the Jr. Sabres. Buffalo compiled a regular season record of 38-12-5 (W/L/OT&SOL) for 81 points, second only to the Trenton Golden Hawks for the best overall record. The Jr. Sabres have also been ranked nationally among all Junior-A level teams in Canada by the Canadian Junior Hockey League - Buffalo was ranked as high as seventh.
Buffalo had the OJHL's leading scorer, Tyler Gjurich (53G/44A/97P) - who is the team's first 50-goal scorer since Brian Gionta. Goaltender Parker Gahagen has had a solid regular season as well, notching 29 wins with a 2.55 GAA & a .924 save percentage.
The Jr. Sabres are the first-seeded team in the OJHL's South-West Conference for this year's playoffs, and Buffalo swept the Burlington Cougars in the first round. Buffalo will play the North York Rangers in the conference semifinals. Game 1 is on Wednesday, March 13 at 7 PM at First Niagara Center.
Admission is just $7 for adults & $3 for students & seniors. If you're in the area, I hope you come check us out. It's a very high level of play, and every game is exciting. If you have any questions about the team, check us out at www.buffalojuniorsabres.com, follow us on Twitter @BuffaloJrSabres, or ask me!
I'll be keeping this thread updated with Jr. Sabres news & updates.
This season may turn out to be the best ever for the Jr. Sabres. Buffalo compiled a regular season record of 38-12-5 (W/L/OT&SOL) for 81 points, second only to the Trenton Golden Hawks for the best overall record. The Jr. Sabres have also been ranked nationally among all Junior-A level teams in Canada by the Canadian Junior Hockey League - Buffalo was ranked as high as seventh.
Buffalo had the OJHL's leading scorer, Tyler Gjurich (53G/44A/97P) - who is the team's first 50-goal scorer since Brian Gionta. Goaltender Parker Gahagen has had a solid regular season as well, notching 29 wins with a 2.55 GAA & a .924 save percentage.
The Jr. Sabres are the first-seeded team in the OJHL's South-West Conference for this year's playoffs, and Buffalo swept the Burlington Cougars in the first round. Buffalo will play the North York Rangers in the conference semifinals. Game 1 is on Wednesday, March 13 at 7 PM at First Niagara Center.
Admission is just $7 for adults & $3 for students & seniors. If you're in the area, I hope you come check us out. It's a very high level of play, and every game is exciting. If you have any questions about the team, check us out at www.buffalojuniorsabres.com, follow us on Twitter @BuffaloJrSabres, or ask me!
I'll be keeping this thread updated with Jr. Sabres news & updates.