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NHL Cancels PreSeason; Sabres List Ticket Options

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The National Hockey League announced today the cancellation of the 2012 preseason schedule through Sept. 30. The cancellation of the schedule was necessary because of the absence of a Collective Bargaining Agreement between the NHL Players’ Association and the NHL.

 

As a result, the following Buffalo Sabres games have been cancelled: Wednesday, Sept. 26 against the Bruins and Friday, Sept. 28 against the Maple Leafs.

 

The Sabres will continue to maintain contact with all season ticket holders and mini pack holders regarding the work stoppage and ticket refunds due to missed games. As previously communicated, the Sabres will offer the following options to our season ticket holders and mini pack holders who have purchased tickets for the 2012-13 season:

 

Option 1: At the end of each month, the Sabres will refund any games that are cancelled by the NHL. For example, on Oct. 1, the Sabres will refund all preseason games that were cancelled by the NHL in the month of September. The refund process will be communicated to our season-ticket holders and mini pack ticket-holders (via email and/or mail) if and when games have been cancelled by the NHL.

 

Option 2: The Sabres will offer season-ticket holders and mini pack ticket-holders 4% simple interest per annum on the value of the games that are cancelled by the NHL.

 

Ticket holders will be able to choose which option they would prefer.

 

A comprehensive information guide regarding the NHL work stoppage and the Sabres’ ticket refund policy is available at Sabres.com and will be communicated to all ticket-holders through email and mail.

 

For more information on the work stoppage and continuing negotiations, visit NHL.com.

Buffalo Stars GO PINK

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The Buffalo Stars Hockey Organization will GO PINK for the month of October as they do their part for Cancer Awareness Month.  Over the course of 30 days every team in the Buffalo Stars Organization will have some type of function to raise awareness of Cancer as well as raise funds for the American Cancer Society.

The Stars will kick off the month a day early as they take part in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk-a-Thon on Sunday, September 30th. You can do your part either through participation or donation by going to this link: https://secure3.convio.net/tacs/site/SPageServer?donate=1&pagename=MSABC_FY13_TR_event_search&fr_id=47319  and then enter: Buffalo Stars Hockey.

Our month long participation will end on Saturday, October 27th as we conduct our Annual Health & Fitness Night at Holiday Twin Rinks. The night will feature various participants from the local Health, Wellness and Fitness Community. The main event that evening will be our Annual Blood Drive for UNYTS (Upstate NY Transplant Services).

Throughout the month of October, All Buffalo Stars teams will participate in some type of fundraiser such as bake sales, skate-a-thons, and other activities.

Buffalo Stars Teams are also selling Pink Bracelets for $3 and Paper Ribbons for a donation of any amount. The Paper Ribbons will be hung on the Buffalo Stars Office and the goal is to cover the entire office with ribbons. Again, all proceeds go to the American Cancer Society.

The Stars U16 Midget Team and Empire Junior Team will also wear pink jerseys on Saturday, October 27th as they play host to Team Ohio in non league action. The jerseys will later be auctioned off with proceeds going to the American Cancer Society.

All Buffalo Stars Players will also wear Pink Skate laces the entire month of October as a show of support for Cancer Survivors and Patients.

For a complete list of activities visit the Buffalo Stars at: www.buffalostars.com


Pair of Youth Games Slated Before CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – USA Hockey today announced a pair of youth hockey games will precede the inaugural CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game on Sept. 29 at the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, N.Y. The contests will feature some of the premier local youth hockey talent at the midget level, as well as youth hockey players from the East Coast.

The first game, which will begin at 12:30 p.m. (EDT), features two local midget teams: the Buffalo Saints 18U hosting the Amherst Knights 18U team. Immediately following that contest, the Buffalo Jr. Sabres 18U team will play host to the Greater Boston Jr. Bruins 18U squad at 2:30 p.m. (EDT). Both games are free of charge and open to the public.

The CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game, which is set for a 7 p.m. faceoff, will feature 40 of the top American prospects eligible for the 2013 National Hockey League Entry Draft. Four players from New York State are featured on the roster, including three from the Buffalo/Rochester region: Justin Bailey(Williamsville, N.Y.), Matt Lane (Rochester, N.Y.) and Sean Malone (West Seneca, N.Y.).

To purchase tickets for the CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game, or for more information, visitAllAmericanProspectsGame.com. Tickets for youth are just $5 while adult tickets start at $15.

 

NOTES: Former Buffalo Sabres Phil Housley and Rob McClanahan will each coach one of the teams in the CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game … Of the 40 players competing in the inaugural CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game, 31 are from the United States Hockey League, the top junior league in America, including 22 from USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program in Ann Arbor, Mich. Additionally, some 28 of the 40 are future NCAA Division I college players … For the complete roster, clickhere … Follow @USAHockey and @USAHockeyScores on Twitter for up-to-the-minute information regarding the CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game and join the conversation by using #AAPG.

Meet and Greet RIT Women’s Ice Hockey Team

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The RIT women’s ice hockey team will meet and greet fans at Barnes & North at RIT, Park Point on Saturday, September 22 from noon to 2 p.m. The event will benefit RIT’s chapter of the Fight be To Healed Foundation (FTBH) offering support to pediatric cancer patients at Golisano Children’s Hospital.

This is an opportunity to meet your favorite players during their only autograph session of the season. The event will also include special edition “Tigers in Pink Block Party 2012 tee shirts; a silent auction featuring autographed RIT women’s hockey memorabilia, discounts, giveaways and much more.

Check out RIT’s Facebook page for more information.

Sabres Loan Players to Rochester

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 Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier announced today the team has loaned the following 20 players to the Rochester Americans (AHL):

 

Forwards Luke Adam, Riley Boychuk, Brian Flynn, Marcus Foligno, Zemgus Girgensons, Cody Hodgson, Jacob Lagace, Jonathan Parker, Kevin Sundher, Shawn Szydlowski, Corey Tropp, Phil Varone; defensemen Alex Biega, Nick Crawford, Jerome Gauthier-Leduc, Matt MacKenzie, Brayden McNabb, Mark Pysyk; goaltenders Connor Knapp and Nathan Lieuwen.

 

Additionally, forward Kevin Porter and defenseman Nick Tarnasky have each been loaned to Rochester pending waivers. Forward Joel Armia has been loaned to Assat (SM-liiga) and forwards Daniel Catenacci (Owen Sound-OHL) and Mikhail Grigorenko (Quebec-QMJHL) have been loaned to their respective junior clubs.

 

Regier also announced that the team has signed goaltender Andrey Makarov to a three-year, entry-level contract.

 

Makarov (6’1”, 178 lbs., 4/20/93) spent the 2011-12 season with the Saskatoon Blades of the Western Hockey League. In 54 regular season games with the Blades, Makarov compiled a record of 29-21-1-1, a .913 save percentage and two shutouts, earning Blades team MVP honors. Makarov has been loaned to Saskatoon.

Maksymum Defeats Buffalo Stars 4-2 In Opener

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The Makysmum Hockey beat the Buffalo Stars in the Empire Junior Hockey League 4-2 on Thursday night at The Sports Center at Monroe Community College.

Buffalo’s Tyler States opened the scoring at 4:33 assisted by John Colvin. Maksymum’s Seth Giles answered back followed by Rochester’s second goal by Dylan Versage. Assists came from Michael Whitehair and Kevin DiMagno on the first; Greg Miller and Cameron Cook on the second.

Eight minutes into the second period Maksymum’s Cook put one in the net, assisted by Miller. It was then Buffalo’s Patrick Schmelzinger turn to score, assisted by Logan Conboy.

In the final period Makysum’s Versage scored on a power-play goal assisted by Kevin Geeza.

Buffalo had 28 shots on goal and Maksymum, 72. In goal for Buffalo was Thomas Brown, for Rochester, Jake Bryniarski.

Maksymum Hockey's Michael Whitehair faces off against Buffalo Star's Patrick Schmeizinger in the first game of the Empire Junior Hockey League's 2012-13 season.Buffalo's Tyler States opened the scoring Thursday night in Rochester as the Stars took on Maksymum Hockey. Rochester beat Buffalo 4-2. (Photo by Janet Schultz)

USA Hockey Renews Partnership With Liberty Mutual Insurance

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USA Hockey Remains Lead Hockey Partner of Responsible Sports Program

by USA Hockey

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.—USA Hockey today announced a renewal agreement with Liberty Mutual Insurance, one of the leading insurance companies in the United States, spanning through the 2013-14 season. The renewal ensures that USA Hockey will remain the lead hockey partner to the Liberty Mutual Responsible Sports program, an online community that celebrates and promotes responsible youth coaching and sports parenting.

Liberty Mutual Insurance will also remain the official insurance partner of USA Hockey.

“We are very happy to extend our partnership with Liberty Mutual Insurance,” said Dave Ogrean, executive director for USA Hockey. “The work that Liberty Mutual Insurance has done with its Responsible Sports program has had a tremendously positive influence on youth sports in this country and the program remains in line with our values of growing ice hockey at the grassroots level and promoting a lifelong love of the sport.”

Liberty Mutual Insurance will also be a sponsor of USA Hockey’s Coaching Education Program, parent education, and adult hockey.

Through the Responsible Sports Program, USA Hockey members have access to educational materials for parents and coaches, including videos and podcasts, as well as access to tools including the Season Evaluation Tool.

Central to the program are Community Grants, which are awarded to 15 youth sports organizations across the country twice a year. Organizations achieving the highest level of community participation in the online Responsible Coaching or Responsible Sport Parenting guide in their respective divisions will earn a $2,500 grant to help defray costs such as player scholarships, coaching education, new equipment or facility maintenance.

“Community embodiment of sportsmanship and personal responsibility is essential to provide an enriching youth sports environment,” said Julie Brassard, Liberty Mutual director of sponsorships. “We value partners like USA Hockey that share a similar passion for championing the positive life lessons taught through youth sports.”

For more information on Responsible Sports, fans should visitResponsibleSports.com/Hockey.

About USA Hockey
USA Hockey Inc., founded in 1936 and headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colo., is the National Governing Body for the sport of ice hockey in the United States. With a membership of nearly 600,000 players, coaches, officials and volunteers that span all 50 states, USA Hockey seeks to promote the growth of hockey and provide the best possible experience for all participants by encouraging, developing, advancing and administering the sport. For more information, visit usahockey.com.

About Liberty Mutual Insurance 
“Helping people live safer, more secure lives” since 1912, Boston-based Liberty Mutual Insurance is a diversified global insurer and the third largest property and casualty insurer in the U.S. based on 2011 direct premiums written as reported by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. Liberty Mutual Insurance also ranks 84th on the Fortune 500 list of largest U.S. corporations based on 2011 revenue. The company has over 45,000 employees located in more than 900 offices throughout the world.

The sixth-largest auto and home insurer in the U.S., Liberty Mutual Insurance (www.libertymutual.com) sells full lines of coverage for automobile, homeowners, valuable possessions, personal liability, and individual life insurance. The company is an industry leader in affinity partnerships, offering auto and home insurance to employees and members of more than 14,000 companies, credit unions, professional associations and alumni groups.

Buffalo Stars Gear Up for Exciting Season

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The Buffalo Stars Hockey program is gearing up for an exciting season. In addition to playing competitive hockey on the ice, they have several initiatives off-ice that will benefit the community.

First, they have produced a Buffalo Stars Newsletter to keep their parents, players, coaches and organization informed of all their activity, which is plenty.

They held their first tournament over Labor Day with the U15 team raising money through a Chinese Auction, Bake Sale and Bead Raffle.

Opening Day was held Saturday, Sept. 15 with back-to-back hockey games from morning until evening. The fundraisers held that day will benefit SABAH and WINGS Flight for Hope.

October will be Breast Cancer Awareness Month with not only fundraising to support research, but also breast cancer awarness information disseminated to the members and community. They will begin with the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk-A-Thon on Sunday, September 30.

Teams are encouraged to purchase pink laces for their skates and wear them the entire month with proceeds from the sale of the laces going to the American Cancer Society. They will also be selling pink bracelets for $3 each/$5 for 2.

They will end the month with their Annual Health and Fitness Weekend with a blood drive held with partners UNYTS (Upstate New York Transplant Services) on October 27.

November will find the Stars taking part in USA Hockey’s Free Hockey Day for Beginners. This kicks off the Stars Beginner Hockey and Learn to Skate Program.

Later the Stars Junior team will hold their Annual Taste of Buffalo Stars when they play Syacuse.

Their Annual Christmas Party is a highlight of the season in December with a food drive for the Food Bank of WNY. Last year they collected over 4,700 pounds of food.

Their annual banquet will be held in March with other activities in the works for January and February.

To see the Stars in action check out their UStream Channel on http://ww.ustream.tv/channel/buffalo-stars-junior-hockey. Their Monthly Internet Show, The Press Box, hosted by Tom Mullen can be viewed at that site, along with selectd games.

Go to www.Buffalo stars.com for more information on the news and happeningds at Buffalo Stars Hockey.

Coaches Clinics Set for NY

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USA Hockey has announced their coaching clinics for the upcoming months.

 

The NY CEP Clinic Schedule is as follows:

New York CEP Clinic Schedule

 

September-

  • 15th – Levels   1 – 3  – Fredonia  (West)
  • 22nd – Levels  2 & 3 –  Binghamton  (Central)
  • 30th – Levels   1 – 3 – Katanoh  (East)
  • 28th – 30th – Level  4 – Lake Placid  (North)

October –

  • 6th – Level  1 – 3 – Amherst  (West)
  • 6th – Level  1  – Hicksville (East)
  • 7th – Level 1 – Schenectady  (North)
  • 13th – Level  1 & 2 – Clinton  (Central)
  • 13th – Level 1 – Lake Placid  (North)
  • 14th – Level 3 – Albany (North)
  • 21st – Levels  1 – 3 – Katanoh  (East)
  • 27th – Levels  1 & 3 – Skaneateles (Central)
  • 28th  – Levels  1 & 2 – Lake George ( North)

November –

  • 3rd – Levels 1 & 2 – Ithaca  (Central)
  • 4th  – Levels  1 – 3 – Katanoh (East)
  • 11th – Levels  1 – 3 – Brockport ( West)
  • 11th – Level 1 – Plattsburgh (North)
  • 17th – Level  1 – Hicksville (East)
  • 18th – Level 2 – Plattsburgh (North)

December –

  • 2nd – Level  3 –Plattsburgh  (North)
  • 8 & 9  – Level  4 –  Greece  (West)

 

 

 

West Seneca Swap Meet

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West Seneca Hockey will hold their annual Hockey Swap on Friday, September 21, 4 to 8 p.m. for drop off of used equipment with the Sale being held Saturday, September 22, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Swap will be held at the West Seneca Kiwanis Center, 1250 Union Road, West Seneca (behind Town Hall).

Anyone with questions should email [email protected]

Jerseys Revealed for Prospects Game

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – USA Hockey revealed today the uniforms that will be worn at the inaugural CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game. The Nike-designed uniforms include jerseys, pants and socks for Team Blue and Team White. The game is slated for Sept. 29 in Buffalo, N.Y., at the First Niagara Center, home to the NHL’s Buffalo Sabres.

The CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game will boast 40 of the top American prospects eligible for the 2013 National Hockey League Entry Draft. Represented are 31 players from the United States Hockey League, the top junior league in America, including 22 from USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program in Ann Arbor, Mich. Additionally, at least 28 of the 40 are future NCAA Division I college players.

To purchase tickets or for more information, visit AllAmericanProspectsGame.com

Total Hockey Renews Partnership With USA Hockey Through 2015-16 Season

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Total Hockey has extended its partnership as the exclusive hockey equipment retailer of USA Hockey for four years, taking it through the 2015-2016 season.

“We are extremely pleased to continue our relationship with Total Hockey,” said Dave Ogrean, executive director of USA Hockey. “They’re committed to helping us grow the game, truly care about the overall well-being of the sport and are wonderful ambassadors of the game.”

As part of the agreement, Total Hockey will continue its sponsorship of USA Hockey’s Youth National Championships and Coaching Education Program in addition to supporting USA Hockey’s growth efforts by awarding learn-to-play starter equipment sets to programs using innovative ways to increase the number of players at the 8-and-under age level.

New sponsorship elements for Total Hockey will include ties to Try Hockey for Free days, the Learn To Play program and the American Development Model. Total Hockey will also support The Hockey IntelliGym, USA Hockey’s revolutionary, software-based training tool that helps develop players’ hockey sense.

“Thanks significantly to our work with USA Hockey, Total Hockey saw some of its greatest growth and development during the first four years of this sponsorship relationship that began in 2008,” said Michael Benoit, founder, president and CEO of Total Hockey. “As we embark on the first of what we hope will be many renewals of the sponsorship, we have increased enthusiasm about leveraging our equipment and customer service experience to help grow USA Hockey membership. We anticipate supporting USA Hockey on many fronts as we work together to expand the penetration and reach of the game.”

Total Hockey’s partnership moving forward will also include supporting the USA Hockey Foundation by matching $1 donations made by its customers, a practice that first started in November 2008.

ABOUT USA HOCKEY: USA Hockey provides the foundation for the sport of ice hockey in America; helps young people become leaders, even Olympic heroes; and connects the game at every level while fostering a lifelong love of the sport.

ABOUT TOTAL HOCKEY: Total Hockey is a dynamic and leading edge hockey retailer delivering superior customer service in the newest store and ecommerce experience. Its core philosophy is Do The Right Thing. Total Hockey’s mission is to provide a better hockey experience while growing the game in partnership and collaboration with key hockey organizations and executing thoughtful methods that serve those who are most worthy and deserving. Total Hockey approaches the industry with a high level of commitment and understanding to best serve the mission to advance the sport of hockey while delivering premier customer service and quality products in a unique environment.

BUFFALO SABRES SELECTED TO DEVELOP THE WEBSTER BLOCK

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Mayor Brown applauds the $123 million economic development project that will transform the prized city-owned parcel into a hockey-themed destination,

creating 350 new jobs

 

BUFFALO– Mayor Byron Brown was pleased to announce today the selection of HARBORcenter Development, LLC (the development company affiliated with the Buffalo Sabres) as the preferred developer of the Webster Block. He also released the term sheet, outlining the plan to create two new ice rinks, which coupled with the existing rink, makes this facility the “first of its kind” in the United States.  The project also calls for a hotel, retail, a restaurant and new parking, for a total estimated project cost of $123 million.

 

“This is an exciting day for Downtown Buffalo and its waterfront,” said Mayor Brown. “I want to thank HARBORcenter Development, LLC and the Buffalo Sabres for putting before us a remarkable proposal that will re-make this prime piece of city-owned land, and bring tremendous economic impact to the community.”

 

“We are proud to be named the preferred developer of the Webster Block,” said Terry Pegula, owner of the Buffalo Sabres. “This project will further enhance the current development at Canalside and in the process, create a destination attraction to draw hundreds of thousands of people to Buffalo’s waterfront on a yearly basis. Canalside has seen a rebirth the past few years and we expect our project to act as a catalyst for future development on the waterfront.”

The Webster Block, a 1.7 acre city owned site located directly across from First Niagara Center, is considered a prized downtown parcel due to its location in downtown Buffalo, its proximity to Canalside, two major sports venues, and the Peace Bridge. The HARBORcenter Development project is expected to provide approximately 1,500 construction jobs.  Once complete, the facilities are expected to create 350 full-time jobs, and generate $4.1 million in state and local taxes, $48 million over the next ten years.

“The City received two excellent and competitive proposals for the Webster Block, and there was strong support for each plan,” said Mayor Brown.  “In the end, the Selection Committee recommended the project it believed would be best for the City of Buffalo, and selected HARBORcenter Development and the Buffalo Sabres.”

Two major development proposals were submitted to the City of Buffalo after Mayor Brown issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) in April, 2012, encouraging developers to put forth their best ideas to create something great downtown Buffalo.

HARBORcenter Development, LLC (the development company affiliated with the Buffalo Sabres) submitted a $123 million hockey-themed proposal that included plans for two new ice rinks, (one with seating capacity for at least 1,800 people, and the other with seating capacity for at least 200 people) a hotel, retail and a restaurant. Ellicott Development Company led a team that proposed a $64 million plan that included office space, retail, a hotel and apartments.

A selection committeeof Mayor Brown’s Senior Management Team, led by Brendan Mehaffy, Executive Director of the City of Buffalo Office of Strategic Planning, was named to review the proposals and submit a recommendation to Mayor Brown.  A group of community leaders, including business owners and professionals, block club representatives and clergy, were also identified to work with the selection committee to review proposals and submit a recommendation.

 

On July 27, 2012, both Ellicott Development Company and HARBORcenter Development presented their proposals to the selection committee and community representatives.  The presentations were recorded and played repeatedly on public access television and made available on the City of Buffalo’s website.The public also submitted comments in response to the presentations [email protected].

 

Following the presentations, the two development companies were invited back individually to meet with the selection committee and clarify any information.  HARBORcenter Development met August 7th.  Ellicott Development Company met August 8th.On August 20, 2012, both Ellicott Development Company and HARBORcenter Development returned to present additional information to the selection committee and seven community representatives.

 

When all the factors were added up, including the size of the overall $123 million investment and the purchase price for the land, the HARBORcenter Development proposal gained favor. In addition to building the new facilities, the Buffalo Sabres agreed to the following terms:

 

o   Pay $2 million for the Webster Block

o   Seek city residents for post-construction jobs

o   Agreed to use local workforce for construction and meet 25% minority and 5% female hiring goals

o   Agreed to 25% minority business and 5% women business enterprise participation goals

o    Pay Living Wage for employees of ice rink and parking ramp

o   Attain the highest reasonable environmental standards for building

o   Expand parking in the building to make attendance at Canalside events more convenient for the public

o   Construct a facility that attracts new hockey-themed events/tournaments, and creates new opportunities for other special events

o   Committed to public, community and youth hockey use

o   Receive additional community input through the charette process

 

HARBORcenter Development also committed to the start of construction in March 2013, with the projected completion of the parking ramp, retail and ice rinks by the beginning of the 2014 Buffalo Sabres Hockey Season.  The hotel is projected to be completed by spring of 2015.   The Mayor’s Administration will inform the Buffalo Common Council today about the preferred developer and provide them with the term sheet that better describes the process.

Mayor Brown concluded. “I want to thank the Selection Committee and community representatives for their input.  I had confidence in the selection process from the start and knew that the committee would choose the project they felt was best for the city.  We look forward to working with HARBORcenter Development and the Sabres Organization on this exciting shared initiative that will strengthen the city and region, and continue the remarkable progress in downtown Buffalo by reinventing this prime piece of city owned land.”

 

(Press release from Buffalo Sabres)

Buffalo Stars Upgrade Video Production Unit

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The Buffalo Stars Hockey Organization will once again raise standard when it comes to Game Day production of their Empire Junior Hockey League Team.

The Stars have invested in additional Game Day production equipment that will allow the use of multiple cameras and the import of pre taped audio and video. The use of multiple cameras will allow the production staff to focus in on close plays or split between various areas of action on the ice.

In addition, the production staff can offer graphics to highlight players upon scoring of a goal or other important play. The system also gives the capability of flashing messages, fade in and fade out and a whole assortment of other features. Fans will now have the ability to facebook or twitter in their questions and have them answered live during the game broadcast.

All Buffalo Stars Junior home games and a number of their youth organization games will be broadcast this season over the Buffalo Stars UStream Channel:http://www.ustream.tv/channel/buffalo-stars-junior-hockey Unlike other Live Internet Broadcast options which charge the viewer a fee, UStream broadcasts Buffalo Stars events FREE of CHARGE to the viewer.

The Stars have also invested in equipment which will allow for spectators at Holiday Rinks to view the game live from the Rink 1 Upper Lobby. When a live game is not being shown, the Stars will show replays of games past as well as use this as a communication tool to promote upcoming Stars Events and Promotions.

As always, Fans of the Buffalo Stars can purchase a CD of the game immediately following a broadcast.

The Stars are pleased to welcome to the Production Team: Amanda Brennan as Director of Broadcast Operations. Amanda is a Communications/Broadcast Graduate from SUNY Fredonia. In addition the Stars welcome back Play by Play and Camera Man Keith Amondis and Color Commentator Tom Mullen. The Stars Technical Advisor is Jeff Willis. The Stars Music Director is Mike Flatley and the Game Day Music and PA Announcer is Christopher Meindl. Together the 6 of them make up the Buffalo Stars Broadcast Department.

The Buffalo Stars will also premier a new Monthly Internet Broadcast called THE PRESS BOX. With Host Tom Mullen and Keith Amondis, the Stars will offer a monthly insight into the Buffalo Stars Hockey Organization and ice hockey in general. The Stars opening broadcast will take place at Noon on Saturday, September 15th live from Holiday Twin Rinks.

The improved video capabilities will also give our coaching staff a better opportunity to break down game video and use it as a tool to help improve our players performance. With our state of the art video software our coaches are able to break down game video frame by frame with the use of a hand held wand. This technology also allows us to focus on specific players for use in marketing of them to higher levels of hockey.

The Buffalo Stars Juniors are pleased to make this investment in our program which will be to the benefit of our players and fans alike. Fans will be able to get a preliminary look at how this new system operates during our Labor Day Showcase next week. All Rink One games will be telecast live on our Ustream Channel.

For more information about the Buffalo Stars visit us on line at:www.buffalostars.com