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'Mair failed field sobriety tests at the scene, and initially refused to take a chemical breath exam, according to deputies. Mair later changed his mind and took the test, and deputies measured his blood alcohol content at two-and-a-half times the legal limit.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ director of player development charged with DWI in Monroe County

'Jeff Rinaldo of Terian Security says EvolvExpress is similar to the metal detectors used at large venues. "But it's designed so that you don't have to divest meaning that you don't have to empty your pockets, take your keys out, your cell phone, your wallets, like you would at a traditional airport style screening checkpoint," explains Rinaldo.' … [Read more...] about Security upgrade at KeyBank Center to make entry easier

'"They would love to bring that game back to Buffalo," said Guelli during an appearance on WGR with the "Jeremy and Joe Show" at Bills training camp at St. John Fisher University. "They would love to do something, potentially, around the 20th anniversary of the old Winter Classic. And they would love to do something in the new building. I feel very good about that process, and … [Read more...] about Guelli continues to advocate for NHL Winter Classic’s return to Buffalo

'"We are thankful for the support of KeyBank over the course of the last decade, and look forward to the continued relationship with such a valued partner of the Buffalo Sabres," said Sabres owner, CEO and President Terry Pegula in a statement. "We take great pride in our home arena bearing the name of an organization with such strong roots in the Western New York community and … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 10-year extension of naming rights for KeyBank Center

'In reality, the lease between the Sabres and Erie County with KeyBank Center does not really truly expire unless one side or the other backs out of the lease after a certain date. Guelli says the likely path for the Sabres, at this point, will be for the lease to automatically extend five years come Sept. 30 this year. Or they can continue the extension process on a … [Read more...] about What’s in store for KeyBank Center’s future?

'"I think alarmist is the right way to characterize it," Buffalo Bills and Sabres COO Pete Guelli told WBEN about the recent Headlines. "The Buffalo Sabres are not going anywhere and we're set to be here for a very long time."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Guelli clears the air over expiring arena lease: ‘ We’re not concerned’

'"We're going to negotiate with with our partners and the Sabres. I've already talked to Pete Guelli about it. He knew that that was my long term goal," stated Poloncarz. "We're going to be sitting down and talking with our partners in New York State and others, but that's years down the line. We're still a number of years until the lease expires."' … [Read more...] about Erie County considers getting out of the ‘arena business’ ahead of KeyBank Center’s lease ending

'In a letter to Season Ticket holders this week, fans will not see an increase in ticket prices if they renew by March 17, plus get discounts on concessions at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres offering incentives for 2025-26 Season Ticket renewals

'"Having them play in my hometown, it's something special," said Maudr in a recent Zoom call with WBEN. "I can't imagine how special it must be for an actual player of the team, playing in his hometown like JJ [Peterka] did in Munich, but for me, as a huge diehard fan who is watching all the games at 1 a.m., it's something very special to see, to see Buffalo in my own country. … [Read more...] about Sabres fans overseas ecstatic to host favorite team in Prague to start 2024-25 season

'Work is already underway in Alumni Plaza to remove the mural covering the covered walkway that connects KeyBank Center to the adjacent parking garage along Illinois Street. The mural was first put together in 2012, and has remain unchanged for nearly a dozen years.' … [Read more...] about Sabres taking down mural covering walkway at Alumni Plaza

'The Sabres have had good luck wearing the "goathead" jerseys, compiling an 18-7-2 record in the uniform over the last two seasons. The team originally wore the colors from 1996-2006, one of the most successful periods in team history.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to wear black, red alternate jerseys 15 times this season

'"You have to win fans back by playing good hockey and winning hockey games. It's that simple. You can't make promises," Ruff said. "You have to play good hockey. I've talked to every player about taking the next step. It's going to take everybody to do a little bit more, even in the offseason, to have a standard that's above where it is now. You're going to have to push … [Read more...] about Ruff: ‘You have to win fans back by playing good hockey and winning games’

'"I want to be clear, though, that this hire was not made with nostalgia in mind. Lindy is the right person for the job now, and any history with our organization and community is simply an added bonus. I believe wholeheartedly that Lindy can help our team reach their goals and am excited to get to work with him."' … [Read more...] about Lindy Ruff returns to Sabres bench as next head coach

'Guelli returns to Buffalo after a five-year tenure as the Chief Business Officer of the New York Giants. He joined the Giants in 2019, and was recruited to modernize the team’s business model and operations.' … [Read more...] about Pete Guelli named new COO for Bills, Sabres

'The team has partnered with Mitsubishi Electric to provide a new 43-foot long and 27-foot tall videoboard that will not only roughly double the size of the current videoboard at KeyBank Center, but will also make it one of the largest such videoboards in the entire NHL.' … [Read more...] about Sabres set to renovate KeyBank Center this offseason with new videoboard, roof