‘Clinton Arena — which was one of the locations for the 1977 hockey classic “Slap Shot” — has served generations of players for nearly 70 years and was completed rebuilt after a 1953 fire. It was listed on the National Historic Register in 2010 and the prize money is expected to be used on features such as the arena’s roof, seating and locker rooms. The arena seats about 2,000 fans.’
Archives for May 19, 2018
The NHL is coming to CNY; What are rules for preseason game rosters?
‘But the NHL allows its teams great leeway in the lineups they ice in preseason games. According to Julien BriseBois, assistant general manager of Tampa Bay, the league mandates that just eight of the 20 players who dress must be considered “regular” NHL players.’
Buffalo, Columbus to play NHL preseason game in Mohawk Valley
‘On April 14, Clinton Arena won the “Hockeyville USA” grand prize of $150,000 toward renovations and the chance to host an NHL preseason game. The Village of Clinton rink — which is celebrating 100 years of hockey and approaching 70 years old — beat out rinks in Brandon, South Dakota, Middlebury, Vermont and Shreveport, Louisiana by a vote count through Twitter and KraftHockeyville.com.’
Is John Tavares to Buffalo worth thinking about?
‘A lot of what Miller says makes sense. The Sabres have a couple of really promising young pieces. Jack Eichel has already proven to be about a point a game player early in his career and Dahlin is the most hyped defenseman in years. John Tavares name is already in the rafters. You may not think that matters much, but it certainly can’t hurt to have a guy helping Buffalo’s chances from the inside.’
Sabres will play pre-season game in central New York
‘The game will be held in Clinton, New York. Just south of Utica.’
Sabres, Blue Jackets to play in Kraft Hockeyville USA game
‘”The Buffalo Sabres are excited to participate in this year’s Kraft Hockeyville™ USA game,” Sabres General Manager Jason Botterill said. “Playing in front of Clinton’s passionate hockey community in a rink like the ones many of our players grew up skating in will be a great experience for our players. We look forward to putting on a great show for the NHL fans of Central New York.”‘