BUFFALO SABRES STREET HOCKEYFEST: Registration Deadline This Friday 5pm
This Friday August 12th, marks the registration deadline for teams participating in the 4th Annual Buffalo Sabres Street Hockeyfest on Sunday, August 21st. The cost is just 50 Dollars for a 5-person team, with every team member receiving a commemorative hat and t-shirt. Age divisions covering Boys and Girls/Men and Women ages 5 to 60 are available.
Not a player? Admission is free. Spectators can come and watch the 2nd Annual Street Hockey Showdown between the Sabres Alumni Team (Pictured- Rob Ray) and the WGR-AM All-Stars at noon. An Autograph Session will follow directly after the game. The whole event goes from 9am till 5pm. Kidis can go on the Giant Inflatable Slides and other attractions. Food and Drinks will be available for purchase. For more information go to Sabres.com, or call 1-888-GO-SABRES.

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