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Sabres Take Senators 8-4…First Buffalo Win!

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Jack Quinn opened scoring at 8:01 of the first period and 8 minutes later Ottawa scored tying the game 1-1 at the end of the first.

Ottawa gets on the board at 3:58 of the second but then it was Buffalo with four straight goals in the second giving them a 5-2 lead after the second.

Ottawa put in two just 40 seconds and 2:15 of the third making it 5-4 early in the third. Buffalo rebounded with goals from Ryan McLeod, Quinn and a final one by Jiri Kulich to end the game 8-4 and give the Buffalo Sabres their first win of the season.

Three stars: First: R.McLeod; Second: J. Zucker and third J. Doan.

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Hilbert Women’s Ice Hockey Begins This Week

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HAMBURG, N.Y. – Hilbert College Athletics is excited to announce the release of the 2025-26 Women’s Ice Hockey Schedule. First year Head Coach, Brian Becker, will lead the Hawks through the program’s first season competing in the United Collegiate Hockey Conference (UCHC).

The 27-game campaign kicks off on the road with an exhibition contest against Buff State (October 22nd), before the Hawks return to Hamburg to take on Keene State (October 31st and November 1st) and Niagara University Club (Exhibition on November 6th) ahead of the team’s first two UCHC weekend series’.

The first conference games in program history are set for November 14th and 15th on the road against Utica, with the following weekend marking the first home league games for the Hawks against Albertus Magnus at the Nike Base.

Hilbert will follow these first four UCHC matchups with nine consecutive nonconference contests, bookended by home doubleheaders against Buff State (December 5th and 6th) and Hood College (January 16th and 17th).  The team will make trips to take on MCLA (December 12th and 13th), Neumann University (January 2nd and 3rd), and Buff State (January 9th) in this span to prepare for five-straight weekends of UCHC action to end the regular season.

January sees the Hawks host Elmira College (23rd and 24th) and travel to Rye, NY for the first two meetings with Manhattanville (30th and 31st) in program history, before Hilbert finishes its campaign with February series’ against Chatham (away on the 6th, home on the 7th), Nazareth (home on 13th and 14th), and St. John Fisher (away on 20th and 21st).

Hilbert will be working to earn a spot in the UCHC postseason which begins on Wednesday February 25th, with the first round winners moving on to play in the semifinals on Saturday February 28th, for the right to play in the Saturday March 7th UCHC Final.

Buffalo State Women’s Hockey Schedule

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BUFFALO, NY – The Buffalo State women’s hockey team has announced their upcoming schedule for the 2025-26 season. Rachel Grampp is set to lead the Bengals for another season as they look to reach the postseason for the first time since the 2017-18 season.

Buffalo State will open the season with four straight home contests hosting King’s (Oct. 31-Nov. 1) and Chatham (Nov. 7-Nov. 8). The Bengals will then open conference play at Potsdam (Nov. 14) and at Plattsburgh (Nov. 15). Grampp’s squad will then host Canton (Nov. 21) and Oswego (Nov. 22) for their first home conference games of the season.

The Bengals will then have seven straight non-conference games featuring Hilbert (Dec. 5-6, Jan. 9), New England College (Dec. 12-13), St. John Fisher (Jan. 6), and Nazareth (Jan. 9).
Grampp and her team will finish the regular season with 10 SUNYAC matchups featuring Morrisville (Jan. 23 and Feb. 14), Cortland (Jan. 24 and Feb. 13), William Smith (Jan. 30-31), Plattsburgh (Feb. 6), Potsdam (Feb. 7), Oswego (Feb. 20), and Canton (Feb. 21).

The SUNYAC Tournament is set to run from February 28-March 7 with a semifinal and championship game format. Plattsburgh enters the season as the reigning-conference champions after defeating Oswego 2-0 in the championship. William Smith enters their first season as a member of the SUNYAC.

Photo Gallery: Buffalo vs Colorado

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October 13, 2025

The Buffalo Sabres lost 3-1 to the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday (Oct. 13). Tage Thompson had the only goal for the Sabres which tied the game 1-1.

“It’s not good enough,” captain Rasmus Dahlin said. “Better start today, worse ending.”

Second-period goals from Cale Makar and Nathan MacKinnon, however, left the Sabres chasing the game against a skilled and speedy Colorado team. Shots were an even 12-12 in the middle frame, then 15-4 Avalanche in the third.

“We were getting pucks to the net, bodies to the net, had a lot of chances,” Thompson said. “And then they made a push, and I felt like we didn’t have as much extended O-zone (time) after that where we could really even get to the net, because we didn’t have the puck. (We’ve) just got to find a way to be better.”

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Syracuse’s Armstrong named AHA Forward of the Week

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FORWARD OF THE WEEK

Armstrong played a vital role in Syracuse earning its first win and sweep of the season, outscoring Stonehill on the road 11-4. The Orange won in the series finale 8-2, and scored their most goals in a single game since Nov. 25, 2022 (10-0 win vs. Post).

The Bancroft, Ontario native tied for the AHA lead in points last week after tallying four (2G-2A). The sophomore forward netted was one of five AHA skaters to net a power play goal last weekend, and tied for the AHA weekend lead in shots (10).

Armstrong was named AHA Rookie of the Week on Feb. 24, 2025. This is the second overall AHA weekly honor for the Orange forward.

USA Hockey Announces Women’s U18 Camp

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Thirty-One Players Invited To U.S. Under-18 National Team Selection Camp Players set to gather Oct. 26-28 in Blaine, MinnesotaCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – 

The 31 players who have been invited to the 2026 U.S. Under-18 Women’s National Team Selection Camp were announced today by USA Hockey. The camp, which will take place Oct. 26-28 at the Super Rink in Blaine, Minnesota, will serve as the final evaluation camp for the 2026 U.S. Under-18 Women’s National Team with the final 25-player roster expected to be announced in November. Team USA will compete at the IIHF Under-18 Women’s World Championship in Sydney and Membertou, Nova Scotia, from January 10-18, 2026. Included among the invited players are 18 forwards, 10 defenders and three goaltenders, with 10 having previously represented the U.S. as members of the 2025 U.S. Under-18 Women’s National Team.

Roster can be found on USA Hockey’s site.

NOTES: Katie Million (Hannibal, N.Y.) and Kristen Sagaert (Bend, Ore.) are serving as co-general managers of the 2026 U.S. Under-18 Women’s National Team … Courtney Kennedy (Woburn, Mass./Boston Fleet), a two-time Olympian will serve as the head coach. Joining Kennedy will be assistant coaches Shelly Picard (Taunton, Mass./Long Island University), Greg May (Burnsville, Minn./University of Minnesota), Chris Bailey (Marietta, N.Y.) and goaltending coach Mackenzie Bruch (Powder Springs, Ga./Minnesota State University).
  

OJHL ANNOUNCES NEW PROSPECTS SERIES

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Round-robin games set for Milton, Trenton, Cobourg, Mississauga beginning Nov. 4

October 10, 2025 – The Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL) is proud to announce the new OJHL Prospects Series, a showcase event highlighting the top 2008- and 2009-born players from across the region. The six-game series will take place in four communities — Milton, Mississauga, Trenton, Cobourg — with details regarding the championship game to be announced in the coming weeks.

The Prospects Series will feature six teams competing in a round-robin format followed by a championship game. Selected players will be named to three teams representing OJHL East and three teams representing OJHL West. Following the round-robin, the top two teams will advance to the championship game.

A preliminary list of participating prospects includes more than 90 players who have been drafted by Ontario Hockey League teams and players with NCAA Division I commitments, underscoring the depth of talent taking part in the Prospects Series.

“The landscape in junior hockey has rapidly changed,” said Rick Morocco, OJHL VP Business Operations.  “The OJHL Prospects Series is a great new event designed to showcase the top 2008 and 2009 players over a multi-month period of time with the goal of showing each player’s development, while preparing them for higher levels of hockey in the next step in their career.”

OJHL Prospect Series schedule:

Nov. 4    Prospects Series East    Duncan McDonald Memorial Community Gardens, Trenton, ON  7:30

Nov. 11    Prospect Series East – Cobourg Community Centre, Cobourg, ON 12:30

Nov. 17    Prospects Series West – Milton Memorial Arena, Milton, ON 12:30

Dec. 2    Prospects Series East – Cobourg Community Centre, Cobourg, ON  7:30

Dec. 15    Prospects Series West – Milton Memorial Arena, Milton, ON 12:30

Dec. 29    Prospects Series West – Port Credit Memorial Arena, Mississauga, ON  7:30

Jan. 6    Prospect Series Championship – TBD 7:30

The new Prospects Series will be featured on the OJHL website (ojhl.ca) with Prospect League standings, top scorers, top goalies as well as player features.  All games will be webcast on FLO Hockey and will include a suite of analytics courtesy of SportLogiq.

The OJHL will be announcing more exciting big news on its new Prospects Series in the coming weeks including rosters, staff announcements and much more.

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Story from Colgate Sports Information Office

BOSTON – The Raiders earned a hard fought point with goals from Antonio Fernandez and Ryan Sullivan to secure a 2-2 tie at Agganis Arena in Boston, Mass. Colgate eventually fell in a shootout 2-0.

COACH HARDER’S COMMENTS
“As a staff, we are happy for our guys to trust that they are good and able to achieve. It’s not perfect but it’s a start.”

HOW IT HAPPENED
The first period began with Colgate setting a defensive tone as Andrew Takacs made several key saves to keep BU at bay during an early penalty kill. Despite BU’s aggressive start, including shots from Cole Eiserman and others, Colgate’s defense, particularly Owen Neuharth and Easton Wainwright, successfully blocked multiple shots.Colgate capitalized on its defensive efforts midway through the period when Ryan Sullivan scored the first goal of the game at 9:43, assisted by Max Nagel, putting Colgate in the lead. The period saw Colgate taking advantage of power-play opportunities and maintaining pressure on BU’s goaltender Mikhail Yegorov.The period closed with Colgate holding a 1-0 advantage, successfully navigating through a late penalty call for too many players on the ice. The defense held firm, ensuring BU could not equalize before the intermission.Boston University broke the deadlock early in the second period with an even-strength goal by Cole Eiserman, assisted by Ryder Ritchie, at 14:35. This goal gave the Terriers a 2-1 lead over Colgate. In response, Colgate’s defense stepped up with key blocks by Antonio Fernandez and Simon Labelle, while Takacs made several saves to keep the score within reach.Colgate faced challenges throughout the period, including a penalty on Simone Dadiè that led to a BU power play, but the defense held firm, preventing further scoring. As the period progressed, Colgate managed to create offensive opportunities, but Yegorov for BU successfully turned away multiple attempts. Despite a late power play opportunity for Colgate, the period ended with BU maintaining a slim 2-1 lead.The third period commenced with Colgate holding a narrow lead. Early on, Antonio Fernandez extended Colgate’s advantage with a goal, assisted by Jack Brandt and Josh Niedermayer, bringing the score to 2-1. This momentum was briefly halted as Boston University tied the game with a goal from Jack Murtagh, bringing the score to 2-2.Following the equalizer, Colgate maintained pressure, with Takacs making several crucial saves to prevent Boston from taking the lead. Despite numerous attempts from both teams, neither could find the back of the net again, resulting in the period ending at a 2-2 stalemate.Colgate and BU entered a tense overtime period with the score deadlocked. Colgate gained early momentum by winning the initial faceoff, with Sullivan besting Kamil Bednarik. Despite a promising start, both teams struggled to convert their opportunities, with Colgate’s Michael Neumeier and Labelle having shots saved or blocked by Boston’s defense.Colgate had a significant chance to break the tie with a power play after Bednarik’s tripping penalty. However, their efforts during the man advantage were thwarted, as the Boston defense and goaltender Yegorov held firm. Colgate continued to press, with Brett Merner and Labelle taking shots, but they were unable to find the back of the net.As the period wound down, both teams exchanged shots, but neither could capitalize. Takacs made crucial saves for Colgate to keep the game level. The overtime period concluded without a goal, leaving the game tied with no change to the scoreboard.In the shootout period, Colgate’s Brandt and Fernandez both attempted shots but were unable to convert against BU goalie Yegorov. On the other side, BU’s Eiserman and Jack Harvey successfully scored on their attempts against Colgate goalie Takacs. Consequently, the Terriers secured the shootout win. The game concluded with a score of 2-2, as the shootout determined the final outcome beyond regulation play.GAME NOTESAndrew Takacs made 33 saves in his first start of the season to help secure the point.Antonio Fernandez picked up his first goal of the season and second point of the series.Ryan Sullivan scored his first goal of the season.UP NEXT
The Raiders (0-1-1) return to Hamilton for their home opener next Friday. Puck drop is set for 7 p.m. against Canisius at Class of 65 Arena.

Colgate Tops Boston University in Women’s Hockey

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Story from Colgate Sports Information Office…

HAMILTON – A five-goal third period spotlighted by an Alexis Petford go-ahead goal with just over five minutes left, helped the Raiders earn the weekend sweep over No. 14 Boston University with a 4-3 win on Saturday night at Class of 65 Arena.

HOW IT HAPPENED
Despite a series of shots by Colgate’s Avery Pickering and Elyssa Biederman, Boston University’s goaltender, Michelle Pasiechnyk, remained firm, keeping the puck out of the net. The first frame concluded with both teams scoreless, as Colgate maintained consistent pressure but could not break through Pasiechnyk’s defenses. The period ended 0-0.Emma Pais led Colgate to a strong second period, capitalizing on a key opportunity at 12:23 to put Colgate ahead 1-0. The goal was assisted by Casey Borgiel and came after a series of saves by Brooke Davis, who kept BU off the scoreboard despite their early pressure.Colgate extended their lead in the final moments of the period with another goal by Pais at 19:43, this time assisted by Alexia Aubin. The period closed with Colgate in control, leading BU 2-0.BU scored two goals in the first seven minutes of the third frame to tie the game at two apiece. Despite the pressure, Colgate held their ground and regained the lead with a goal from Borgiel at 12:22, assisted by Madeline Palumbo. The lead was short-lived as BU equalized again with a goal from Sydney Healey at 6:36.Colgate responded swiftly, and Alexis Petford netted the decisive goal at 5:29, assisted by Taylor Senecal, to pull ahead 4-3. Despite BU’s efforts, including pulling their keeper in the final minutes, Colgate’s defense, supported by key faceoff wins, held firm. The period concluded with Colgate securing a 4-3 victory.GAME NOTESBrooke Davis earned her first collegiate win as the Raiders netminder with a 15 save effort.Emma Pais scored two goals in the Raiders win extending her point streak to four games and logged goals in back-to-back games for the first time since March 1 and March 7 of last season.Colgate outshot BU by a margin of 42-18 including holding the Terriers to just three first period shots.Casey Borgiel picked up her third goal of the season, the senior scored three goals all of last season.UP NEXT
No. 8 Colgate (2-2-0) hits the road for its first road trip of the season. The Raiders square off with Maine in Orono, Maine next Friday and Saturday. Puck drop for Friday is set for 6:30 p.m.

Fernandez ECAC Defender of Week

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CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. – Antonio Fernandez was named ECAC Defender of the Week, the conference announced Monday.Fernandez logged a goal and an assist over the weekend against No. 3 ranked Boston University. The junior posted an assist on Friday on the first Raiders goal and scored a go-ahead goal 1:48 into the third period on Saturday. The blueliner also blocked five shots and went +2 over the weekend.Colgate (0-1-1) returns to Hamilton this weekend for its home opener against Canisius. Puck drop is set for 7 p.m. on Friday at Class of 1965 Arena.

NY Raptors Take Two

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BY MICHAEL MEYERS –

The New York Raptors defeated the South Shore Ice Dragon, 11-5, at the Essex County Codey Arena/South Mountain Recreation Complex in West Orange, New Jersey. Both teams played very well.

The Raptors played a second game that day against the Montgomery/Nova team, defeating them, 12-2.

The Raptors are now 2-0-0 for the 2025-26 hockey season.

2025-26 ROCHESTER AMERICANS SEASON PREVIEW

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By Warren Kozireski

While decisions weren’t final regarding who will make the Buffalo Sabres roster, the Rochester Americans project to have four first or second round draft selections and a defense that could be the envy of the American Hockey League as they embark on the 2025-26 campaign.

The team parted ways with captain Mason Jobst and assistant captain Brett Murray among others which will give even more playing time and special teams minutes to their top prospects.

Former first rounder Isak Rosen, who led the team with 28 goals and 55 points last season, is joined by fellow first-rounder Noah Ostlund and Konsta Helenius along with second round selection Anton Wahlberg at forward.

Add third rounder Viktor Neuchev, who scored 22 points in 39 games before a season-ending injury, and veterans Josh Dunne, Riley Fiddler-Schultz, Graham Slaggert, Brendan Warren and Jake Leschyshyn among others and rookies Matteo Constantini and Tyson Kopff to what appears to be at least three solid forward lines.

“It’s an opportunity for them (the younger players) to step into bigger roles that other guys had the last few years and it’s a time for them to really show everyone…that they can do more and handle a bigger load and more responsibility and time for them to take the next step,” last year’s assistant captain Zach Metsa said during training camp.

But the defense appears to be downright impressive returning Metsa, third on the team with 46 points, former first round pick Ryan Johnson, Nikita Novikov, who had a team-best +28 plus/minus in a breakout campaign, Vsevlod Komarov and Jack Rathbone. And Buffalo announced late that 2025 first round draft pick Radim Mrtka was assigned to Rochester instead of returning to his WHL team Seattle.

Add trade acquisitions Isaac Belliveau (from Pittsburgh) and Zac Jones (from NY Rangers), veterans Peter Tischke and Aiden Fulip (via Bridgeport) and clearly there is a numbers issue on the blueline.

“Certain partnerships I’m sure will stay the same…and you can use that experience to help especially early in the season when you’re a little rusty and just getting going,” Metsa said. “There’s a lot of familiar faces in the room during camp here and it’s great.”

The questions in goal are mostly surrounded around who? The injury to Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen in Buffalo resulted in the signing of Alexander Georgiev after Alex Lyon was inked to a two-year deal this summer.

Devon Levi returns after a solid end of the regular season and playoff. His partner will be either second round 2022 selection Topias Leinonen or 2023 fifth rounder Scott Ratzlaff, who both inked three-year entry-level deals this past spring with one likely headed to Jacksonville (ECHL).

Or if Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is healthy in Buffalo to start the season, does free agent signees Alex Lyon or Alexandar Georgiev clear waivers and accept a minor league assignment sending two to Jacksonville?

The season and the answers to some of these questions happen this week with the season opener Fri. Oct. 10.

2025-2026 RIT SEASON PREVIEW

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By Warren Kozireski

RIT won the conference regular season title in 2022-23 and 2023-24. Then they were devastated losing their top four scorers in the portal before last season. The results were predictable as they finished third-from-last before being knocked out by eight-seed AIC in the first round of the playoffs.

Longtime head coach Wayne Wilson and associate head coach Brian Hills retired and now former Tiger captain Matt Thomas tries to put the program back as the eighth hockey head coach in school history.

He brings 26 years of experience at both the NCAA Division I and professional ranks, including the last four seasons as an assistant coach with the Providence Bruins – the American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the NHL Boston Bruins.

“I really look forward to returning to my alma mater…I do miss The Ritter (Arena), but an incredible opportunity for me to get closer to Toronto where I am from and really excited to work with our team,” Thomas said during the AHA Media Day call.

“We do return 16 players which is great and add 11 newcomers (four transfers). We have five players this year with OHL (Ontario Hockey League) experience and I think that will continue.”

Junior Christian Catalano is the top point-getter returning after his 23-point campaign with senior Simon Isabelle the only other returner in double-digits last season, so there is plenty of openings on the top two lines.

Transfers include forward Austin Brimmer, who scored 21 points in 32 games with Long Island University and forward Boris Skalos from Mercyhurst.

The Tigers enter the season deepest on defense with sophomore Tristan Allan and senior Xavier Lapointe combining for 30 points one year ago. Senior Gustav Blom and juniors Kevin Scott and Crossley Stewart add experience on the blueline.

Sophomore Jakub Krbecek started 18 games last season in net and senior Trent Burnham started eight, but freshman Ottawa 67’s (OHL) recruit Collin MacKenzie could push for playing time after being the number one last season.

The Tigers welcome Clarkson for the annual Brick City Homecoming game at Rochester Blue Cross Arena Oct. 18 and will also participate with Union, Miamai and Sacred Heart in the Friendship Four in Belfast, Ireland Thanksgiving weekend.

2025-2026 CANISIUS SEASON PREVIEW

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By Warren Kozireski

Canisius finished in the middle of the Atlantic Hockey America standings last season two games under .500 and advanced to the quarterfinals before being shutout in both games by eventual champion Bentley ending their season.

This season they welcome back 16 players and add 14 newcomers, six of them freshmen.

“Anytime you have numbers like that…it brings some unknown and brings some excitement because you have guys with a new face and a new opportunity and what we’re all trying to do this time of year is create a unified group,” head coach Trevor Large said during the conference Media Day.

“Overall, I think depth at forward is strong with less new up front…our d-corp is almost brand new with six of nine new faces to the Griffs and two returners in net along with portal transfer (Williamsville) Chase Clark” from American International.

Tri-captains senior Oliver Tarr, senior Trey Funk and fifth-year Alton McDermott combined for 47 points last season and will lead the forward group.

Portal forward transfer Walter Zacher from Robert Morris scored 15 goals with 24 points last season. Rhys Chiddenton also arrives via Bemidji State up front.

Sophomore Carter Patterson as the primary returner on the blueline and the Griffins added four defensemen through the portal in Jason Gallucci from Penn State, Joseph Mesina and Josh Phillips via Union plus Jack Pascucci from UConn.

“On the back end Pascucci and Gallacci both are going to get an opportunity to solidify their spot on the roster so we’re happy about a lot of the d-corp but those two have showcased their ability.”

Clark, a senior, will compete with junior Ethan Robertson and sophomore Petter Wickstrom-Stumer for the net. The later two started a combined 29 games last season with Robertson sporting a 2.47 goals against average.

The Griffs kick off the season at home Oct. 3 versus Clarkson and start conference play two weeks later at Army. Road trips to Colgate and Lindenwood also do the non-conference slate.

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