Archives for August 25, 2011

'First Niagara's 15-year agreement with the Sabres includes exclusive exterior facility naming rights, category exclusivity in the facility's bowl, other interior and exterior signage and branding, exclusive on-site ATM presence, television and other value-added promotional benefits.' … [Read more...] about Sabres arena to be renamed First Niagara Center

'It had been HSBC Arena since 1999.' … [Read more...] about NHL’s Sabres to rename arena First Niagara Center

'In connection with First Niagara Bank, N.A.’s acquisition of Upstate New York and Connecticut branches from HSBC Bank USA, N.A., the Buffalo-headquartered regional bank agreed to purchase the naming rights to HSBC Arena, the 18,690-seat home of the hockey club and Western New York’s premier sports and entertainment facility.' … [Read more...] about Home of the Sabres to be renamed First Niagara Center

'Buffalo Sabres President Ted Black along with First Niagara CEO John Koelmel made a formal announcement regarding the name change Thursday afternoon.' … [Read more...] about HSBC Arena Now First Niagara Center

'"Absolutely, I want to stay in Buffalo," Kotalik said by phone from the Czech Republic. "I'm coming to training camp with an open mind. I know that I can measure with anybody on that team. I can measure myself up with any guy on that squad, on that team, and I hope I will get the opportunity that I need. Everything else is up to me."' … [Read more...] about Kotalik is happy to be back with Sabres

'Pegula has shown a greater commitment to winning before his first full season with the Sabres than Wilson has in 51 seasons owning the Bills, plain and simple. Pegula brings faith and a sense of relief while Wilson brings, well, what has he contributed in recent years exactly other than headaches?' … [Read more...] about Led by owner, Buffalo’s now a hockey town