This week, we’re again to hockey.
The Buffalo Sabres open the 2022-23 marketing campaign on Thursday towards the Ottawa Senators on dwelling ice at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale now.
Here is what you want to know.
Final week’s massive story
Video: Kyle Okposo named Sabres captain
Kyle Okposo has been named the 20 th full-time captain in group historical past.
The announcement was made Saturday in the course of the group’s annual household skate. Rasmus Dahlin and Zemgus Girgensons will function alternate captains this season.
“It is unimaginable to overstate what Kyle has meant to this group – he’s affected person, he’s a lifelong learner, he’s levelheaded, and most of all, he’s proud to be a Buffalo Sabre,” basic supervisor Kevyn Adams mentioned.
“When occasions get tough, Kyle is aware of when to talk up, and when he does, the group takes it to coronary heart. Kyle and his household have made Buffalo their dwelling and wish to see our group succeed, each on and off the ice. I’m proud that Kyle will characterize our group with class and dignity.”
Video: Teammates on why Okposo is a superb chief
Learn extra in regards to the announcement right here.
The video games forward
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As we talked about, the house opener is Thursday. The primary 12,000 followers in attendance will obtain a particular Metropolis of Buffalo-themed Sabres flag that they’ll fly or hold proudly of their houses.
A particular Get together within the Plaza will kick issues off beginning at 4 p.m. that includes participant arrivals on a Blue & Gold Carpet in autos offered by Northtown Automotive.
Followers can take pleasure in music from The Strictly Hip, hockey activations and photograph alternatives, and meet Sabres alumni. There will even be actions for youths in Alumni Plaza.
Doorways open at 5:30 p.m. and the primary 12,000 followers attending the sport will obtain a Metropolis of Buffalo-themed Sabres flag.
That evening’s 50/50 Raffle can have a assured jackpot of $50,000. New this season, Sabres followers all through New York State should purchase tickets to Sabres 50/50 raffles on-line for every dwelling recreation.
Followers who attend Sabres dwelling video games should purchase 50/50 tickets from volunteer sellers all through the sector or on-line from their cell machine. Click on right here to buy 50/50 tickets on-line. https://sabres.5050raffle.org/give/sabres
The sport will air on MSG with pregame protection beginning at 6:30. Dan Dunleavy and Rob Ray can have the decision at 7 on MSG and WGR 550.
Extra particulars on Opening Evening may be discovered right here.
Opening weekend festivities will proceed on Saturday when Buffalo hosts the Florida Panthers. Followers can partake in Hocktoberfest, a fall-themed Get together within the Plaza, beginning at 11 a.m. Faceoff is at 1 p.m. The primary 10,000 followers on the recreation will obtain a magnet schedule.
What else to search for this weeek
The NHL season begins in North America tomorrow evening with a pair of video games. The Rangers will host Tampa Bay and the Kings will face the Golden Knights in a doubleheader on ESPN.
Six video games are on tomorrow, which incorporates Colorado’s banner-raising ceremony.
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Opening evening rosters are because of the league by 5 p.m. right this moment. Keep tuned for an official announcement.
Yesterday, the group assigned defensemen Kale Clague, Jeremy Davies and Chase Priskie to the Rochester People after they cleared waivers.
The Amerks open their season on Friday at dwelling towards Toronto.
