Story By Randy Schultz; Photos by Janet Schultz
With the main Buffalo Sabres hockey team preparing for the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs against the Boston Bruins on the ice inside KeyBank Center, the is another team of the Sabres organization preparing for that first game both inside and outside the Arena.
For all playoff home game’s the Sabres will host a block party that begins three hours before the puck drops. There will be the pregame Party in the Plaza. There will also be a watch party at Canalside that opens two hours before the game. It is free and open to the public.
“These events will be held, rain or shine,” said Cara Murphy, vice-president of Sabres Marketing. “Fans will have to go through a check point at Canalside.
“There will be two huge screens set up for the fans to watch the game with.
She also pointed out that fans should wear rain gear if there is bad weather. But no umbrellas as they are not allowed.
“We will be also having watch parties for select away games as well that will be held at our partner, Seneca Resorts and Casinos,” continued Murphy. “Times will be announced at a later date.”
With all of that going on outside, there are items available inside the arena.
“We will be giving away rally towels at each home game,” stated Murphy. “There will be a different towel for each game and each towel will feature a unique slogan. They will be placed on each seat in the arena before each game starts.
“There will also be other items that can be purchased in our Sabres store or on-line.”
There will be a variety of shirts, pucks and pins that fans can purchase that are all designed for the playoffs.
“We just want the fans to have a memorable time at the playoffs and to enjoy themselves,” concluded Murphy.
