2014-15 UB Bulls Men’s Basketball schedule

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The UB Bulls, under head coach Bobby Hurley, play their home games at Alumni Arena on UB’s North Campus in Amherst (my alma mater!) .

• Thursday, November 6^th – at home against Wheeling Jesuit (7 p.m. tip-off)
• Friday, November 14^th – at home against South Dakota State (7:30 p.m. tip-off)
• Sunday, November 16^th – on the road against Kentucky at the Cawood Ledford Classic (noon tip-off)
• Tuesday, November 18^th – on the road against Texas-Arlington at the Cawood Ledford Classic (8 p.m. tip-off)
• Friday, November 21^st – on the road hosting Montana State at the Cawood Ledford Classic (7 p.m. tip-off)
• Tuesday, November 25^th – on the road against Grand Canyon at the Cawood Ledford Classic (9 p.m. tip-off)
• Saturday, November 29^th – at the First Niagara Center in downtown Buffalo against Canisius (4:15 p.m. tip-off)
• Wednesday, December 3^rd – on the road against St. Bonaventure (7 p.m. tip-off)
• Sunday, December 7^th – on the road against Robert Morris (1 p.m. tip-off)
• Tuesday, December 16^th – at home against Drexel (7 p.m. tip-off)
• Friday, December 19^th – at home against Niagara (7 p.m. tip-off)
• Sunday, December 28^th – on the road against Wisconsin (TBD)
• Tuesday, December 30^th – on the road against Binghamton (7 p.m. tip-off)
• Saturday, January 3^rd – at home against Cornell (3 p.m. tip-off)
• Wednesday, January 7^th – on the road against Miami (Ohio) (7 p.m. tip-off)
• Saturday, January 10^th – on the road against Western Michigan (TBD)
• Wednesday, January 14^th – at home against Northern Illinois (7 p.m. tip-off)
• Saturday, January 17^th – at home against Miami (Ohio) (3 p.m. tip-off)
• Wednesday, January 21^st – on the road against Central Michigan (7 p.m. tip-off)
• Saturday, January 24^th – on the road against Ohio (TBD)
• Tuesday, January 27^th – at home against Western Michigan (7 p.m. tip-off)
• Saturday, January 31^st – at home against Kent State (2 p.m. tip-off)
• Wednesday, February 4^th – on the road against Ball State (7 p.m. tip-off)
• Saturday, February 7^th – on the road against Akron (TBD)
• Tuesday, February 10^th – at home against Toledo (7 p.m. tip-off)
• Saturday, February 14^th – at home against Central Michigan (2 p.m. tip-off)
• Wednesday, February 18^th – on the road against Eastern Michigan (7 p.m. tip-off)
• Saturday, February 21^st – on the road against Bowling Green (2 p.m. tip-off)
• Tuesday, February 24^th – at home against Akron (7 p.m. tip-off)
• Saturday, February 28^th – on the road against Kent State (TBD)
• Tuesday, March 3^rd – at home against Ohio (7 p.m. tip-off)
• Friday, March 6^th – at home against Bowling Green (7 p.m. tip-off)

Learn more about the UB Bulls at www.ubbulls.com. 

2014-15 Niagara University Purple Eagles Men’s Basketball schedule

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The Purple Eagles play at the Gallagher Center on campus in Lewiston – the season kicks off on Monday, November 3^rd.

• Monday, November 3^rd – at home against Roberts Wesleyan (7 p.m. tip-off)
• Friday, November 14^th – on the road against Pitt (7 p.m. tip-off)
• Thursday, November 20^th – on the road against St. Peter’s (7 p.m. tip-off)
• Saturday, November 22^nd – at home against Hartford (7 p.m. tip-off)
• Saturday, November 29^th – at the First Niagara Center in downtown Buffalo for the Big 4 Classic against St. Bonaventure (2 p.m. tip-off)
• Tuesday, December 2^nd – on the road against St. John’s (7 p.m. tip-off)
• Saturday, December 6^th – at home against Canisius (3 p.m. tip-off)
• Saturday, December 13^th – on the road against Davidson (7 p.m. tip-off)
• Friday, December 19^th – on the road against UB at Alumni Arena in Amherst (7 p.m. tip-off)
• Tuesday, December 23^rd – at home against Arkansas State (7 p.m. tip-off)
• Tuesday, December 30^th – at home against Albany (7 p.m. tip-off)
• Friday, January 2^nd – at home against Manhattan (7 p.m. tip-off)
• Sunday, January 4^th – at home against Monmouth (2 p.m. tip-off)
• Thursday, January 8^th – on the road against Siena (7 p.m. tip-off)
• Saturday, January 10^th – on the road against Manhattan (7 p.m. tip-off)
• Tuesday, January 13^th – at home against Penn (7 p.m. tip-off)
• Friday, January 16^th – at home against Iona (7 p.m. tip-off)
• Sunday, January 18^th – at home against Siena (2 p.m. tip-off)
• Friday, January 23^rd – on the road against Monmouth (7 p.m. tip-off)
• Sunday, January 25^th – on the road against Iona (TBD)
• Friday, January 30^th – at home against Marist (7 p.m. tip-off)
• Sunday, February 1^st – at home against Quinnipiac (2 p.m. tip-off)
• Friday, February 6^th – on the road against Marist (7 p.m. tip-off)
• Sunday, February 8^th – on the road against Quinnipiac (1 p.m. tip-off)
• Friday, February 13^th – at home against St. Peter’s (7 p.m. tip-off)
• Sunday, February 15^th – at home against Rider (2 p.m. tip-off)
• Thursday, February 19^th – on the road against Fairfield (7 p.m. tip-off)
• Saturday, February 21^st – on the road against Rider (2 p.m. tip-off)
• Tuesday, February 24^th – on the road against Canisius at the Koessler Athletic Center in Buffalo (8 p.m. tip-off)
• Sunday, March 1^st – at home against Fairfield (2 p.m. tip-off)

Get more information about the Purple Eagles at www.purpleeagles.com.

Five Things to Do in November 2014

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Check out HARBOR CENTER – the Pegulas’ latest addition officially opened on October 30^th, when Tim Hortons opened its doors, and the ice was broken in on October 31^st with the Canisius College/Ohio State game, but there’s plenty going on in November – another Canisius/Ohio game on November 1^st, the HARBOR CENTER Cup U16 and U18 tournaments through November 2^nd and the debut of the Buffalo Junior Sabres on November 4^th.

Get your holiday shopping in gear – before Black Friday, there’s plenty of shopping to be done. Check out the Clarence Holiday Arts and Crafts Show November 1^st and 2^nd, Christmas in the Country at the Hamburg Fairgrounds November 6^th through 9^th and Shea’s Shopping Soiree on November 20^th. Still looking for more? There’s Christmas in Ellicottville November 28^th through 30^th (that’s Black Friday weekend).

Get ready for Santa – yes, Buffalo, it’s that time of year already. Santa arrives at the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum on November 29^th, but I’m sure he’ll show up at a mall or two before then.

Visit the Buffalo History Museum – the brand new Tim Russert exhibit is open, and the Museum is hosting the 16^th annual Paint the Town fundraising event on November 6^th. M&T Third Friday takes place November 21^st, and November 28^th is Train Day at the Museum.

Check out the baby giraffe at the Buffalo Zoo – the new cutie and his parents will have some down time while they get adjusted to each other (first-time parents and all), but you’ll be able to see them through the windows of the giraffe house. If you’re a military member, you and up to four guests will be admitted to the Zoo for $5 on November 11^th (Veterans Day).

Purple Mums and a Corpse Flower: A Trip to the Botanical Gardens

One of my favorite places in Buffalo is the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, especially when they’re having a flower show. This time around, the showcase is one of fall’s favorite flowers, the mum.

But there’s a special guest at the mum show.

I didn’t make it to the Gardens while their original corpse flower, Morty, was in bloom in August (read about it here), I did get a chance to see Morty’s sibling – I’ll call it Morticia, because that’s what I voted for in the “name the new corpse flower” contest the Gardens is holding (and because I’m all about the Addams Family).

The Gardens purchased three corpse flower tubers in July from a nursery in Massachusetts – Morty has bloomed, while Morticia has a tree-like leaf structure. They only bloom - its stinky flower smells like rotting flesh - once every six to 10 years (that’s probably a good thing). Learn more about the corpse flower in this piece from the Gardens’ website.

Yep, it is that big.

But back to the mums. They’re absolutely beautiful, and the colors are so vibrant (especially the purple ones - my favorite color!). I can’t help but take more pictures than I really should (because then I have to go through and just pick out a few to show you!).

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2014-15 Niagara University Purple Eagles Hockey schedule

The Niagara Purple Eagles are off to a 0-4 start after losses to Clarkson, St. Lawrence and Robert Morris (two). The Purple Eagles play their home games on campus in Lewiston at Dwyer Arena.

• Friday, October 10^th – hosted Clarkson at Dwyer Arena (lost 1-3)
• Saturday, October 11^th – hosted St. Lawrence at Dwyer Arena (lost 2-10)
• Friday, October 17^th – visited Robert Morris in Moon Township, Pennsylvania (lost 2-5)
• Saturday, October 18^th – hosted Robert Morris at Dwyer Arena (lost 1-4)
• Friday and Saturday, October 24^th and 25^th – at Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana (7:35 p.m. face-off Friday, 7 p.m. face-off Saturday)
• Friday and Saturday, October 31^st and November 1^st – at home against AIC (7 p.m. face-off Friday, 4 p.m. face-off Saturday)
• Friday and Saturday, November 7^th and 8^th – at Bentley in Waltham, Massachusetts (7:05 p.m. face-off both games)
• Friday and Saturday, November 21^st and 22^nd – at home against Army (7:05 p.m. face-off Friday, 7 p.m. face-off Saturday)
• Friday and Saturday, December 5^th and 6^th – at home against Holy Cross (7:05 p.m. face-off Friday, 7 p.m. face-off Saturday)
• Friday, December 12^th – at RIT in Rochester (7 p.m. face-off)
• Saturday, December 13^th – at home against RIT (7:05 p.m. face-off)
• Friday and Saturday, January 2^nd and 3^rd – at Sacred Heart in Fairfield, Connecticut (7:05 p.m. face-off Thursday, 7 p.m. face-off Friday)
• Friday and Saturday, January 9^th and 10^th – at Air Force at the USAF Academy in Colorado (9 p.m. face-off both games)
• Friday and Saturday, January 16^th and 17^th – at North Dakota in Grand Forks, North Dakota (7 p.m. face-off both games)
• Thursday and Saturday, January 22^nd and 24^th – at home against Canisius (7:05 p.m. face-off both games)
• Friday and Saturday, January 30^th and 31^st – at Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts (7 p.m. face-off both games)
• Friday, February 6^th – at home against RIT (7 p.m. face-off)
• Saturday, February 7^th – at RIT in Rochester (7:05 p.m. face-off)
• Friday and Saturday, February 13^th and 14^th – at Mercyhurst in Erie, Pennsylvania (7 p.m. face-off both games)
• Friday and Saturday, February 20^th and 21^st – at home against Army (7 p.m. face-off both games)
• Friday, February 27^th – at home against Robert Morris (7 p.m. face-off)
• Saturday, February 28^th – at Robert Morris in Moon Township, Pennsylvania (7 p.m. face-off)

Get more information about the Purple Eagles at www.purpleeagles.com.

2014-15 Canisius College Golden Griffins Hockey schedule

The Canisius Golden Griffins men’s hockey team is off to a 2-2 start after series with Western Michigan and Army. The team opens up the HARBOR CENTER main rink Friday and Saturday, October 31^st and November 1^st against Ohio State; HARBOR CENTER will serve as the Griffs’ home rink beginning this season.

• Friday and Saturday, October 10^th and 11^th – hosted Western Michigan at the First Niagara Center (won 4-2 and lost 1-4)
• Friday and Saturday, October 17^th and 18^th – visited Army at West Point (won 6-4 and lost 0-3)
• Friday and Saturday, October 24^th and 25^th – at AIC in Springfield, Massachusetts (7:05 p.m. face-off both games)
• Friday and Saturday, October 31^st and November 1^st – at home against Ohio State (7:35 p.m. face-off both games)
• Friday and Saturday, November 7^th and 8^th – at Sacred Heart in Milford, Connecticut (7:05 p.m. face-off both games)
• Friday and Saturday, November 14^th and 15^th – at home against RIT (7:35 p.m. face-off both games)
• Friday, November 21^st – at Mercyhurst in Erie, Pennsylvania (7:05 p.m. face-off)
• Saturday, November 22^nd – at home against Mercyhurst (7:35 p.m. face-off)
• Friday and Saturday, November 28^th and 29^th – at home against Air Force (2:05 p.m. face-off Friday, 7:35 p.m. face-off Saturday)
• Friday and Saturday, December 5^th and 6^th – at home against AIC (7:35 p.m. face-off both games)
• Friday and Saturday, January 2^nd and 3^rd – at Maine in Orono, Maine (7:05 p.m. face-off both games)
• Friday and Saturday, January 9^th and 10^th – at home against Holly Cross (11:05 a.m. face-off Friday, 7:35 p.m. face-off Saturday)
• Friday and Saturday, January 16^th and 17^th – at home against Bentley (7:35 p.m. face-off both games)
• Thursday and Saturday, January 22^nd and 24^th – at Dwyer Arena in Lewiston against Niagara (7:05 p.m. face-off both games)
• Friday and Saturday, February 6^th and 7^th – at Robert Morris in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (7:05 p.m. face-off both games)
• Friday and Saturday, February 13^th and 14^th – at home against Army (7:35 p.m. face-off both games)
• Friday, February 20^th – at Mercyhurst in Erie, Pennsylvania (7:05 p.m. face-off)
• Saturday, February 21^st – at home against Mercyhurst (7:35 p.m. face-off)
• Friday and Saturday, February 27^th and 28^th – at Air Force at the USAF Academy in Colorado (9:05 p.m. face-off Friday, 7:05 p.m. face-off Saturday)

Get more information about the Golden Griffins at www.gogriffs.com.

Reinvention…Buffalo Sports Style

Once again, Buffalo and its surrounding suburbs – and ex-pats around the country and the world, for that matter – are basking in the glow of Pegula-mania. Terry and Kim Pegula , owners of the Sabres for a few years now, now own the Bills as well, and in essence become the most powerful couple in Buffalo.

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This is not a bad thing.

The Pegulas, the Sabres and the Bills are all a vital part of the reinvention of Buffalo: the city is changing, growing, rebuilding – and so are our sports teams. Reinvention, growth, change, constructions – they all come with some growing pains, and it can take what seems like a long time, but it can all be worth it in the end.

The Pegulas share a vision with many of us for Buffalo, and they have shown their love for the Queen City by creating: jobs, revenue, places to go and things to do. They are also the epitome of the Buffalo dream: start small, work hard, become successful. They’ve become successful enough that they’re now trying to help our area recognize a couple of other dreams: championships for out hockey and football teams.

In Buffalo, we’re used to rough rides, be it in sports, the weather or the economy. But we get through it, and we’re stronger for it. Some people refer to Buffalo as a drinking town with a sports problem – if that’s the case, raise your glass to the Pegulas, sit back, strap in and enjoy the bumpy ride.

It’s Tricky: NASCAR at Pocono Raceway

I know a lot of people think Pocono Raceway is a has-been, needs fewer races, needs to be gone – I’m not one of those people.

Kasey Kahne on pit road

I love this place! I’m not sure if it’s because of all the racing – of course, the Truck Series race at Pocono is pretty awesome! – but it’s definitely because of the pit/paddock pass.

Jennifer Jo Cobb in "The Zoo"

Head over to the garage area – which I refer to as “The Zoo” – and watch the teams prep the cars; sometimes you get lucky and find a driver or two.

Dave Blaney

Head out to pit road and watch your favorite drivers wheel around the 2.5-mile “Tricky Triangle.”

Tony Stewart

Head back to the garage area and see the cars going through tech.

The tech area

What’s really cool about the pass is the price - $50 for the weekend (plus your grandstand tickets). 

That’s right – three days of getting that close to the action. There are other tracks that offer pit/paddock passes, but not for that price.

How close to the action can you get? Here are some more photos from this August:

Tire test - Darrell Wallace Jr.

Ron Hornaday Jr.

Marcos Ambrose

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Fall décor: Deco Mesh Pumpkin

I became fascinated with deco mesh last year at Christmas, because Hobby Lobby had a WHOLE AISLE of the stuff. Then I started experimenting with it, and it ended up as bows on my outside light fixtures, and garland on one of my Christmas trees (again, yes, I said “one of”).

This year, the fascination continued, to the point where Mom and I decided to buy a book of wreaths and other projects (Leisure Arts’ Learn to Make Deco Mesh Wreaths). One that caught my eye was a pumpkin made using a wreath form – I’m more of a “fall” decorator than a “Halloween” decorator, so the pumpkin was nice and neutral.

I used:

• 16” diameter wire wreath frame wrapped in orange (it’s available at Hobby Lobby in the “fall” section – regular price $6.99)
• 30-foot roll of 21” wide orange deco mesh (used about 20 feet)
• 5-1/2” wide brown or lime green deco mesh (I used brown and about 2-1/2 feet for bow)
• 1-1/2” wide autumn-inspired wire edged ribbon (I used brown/green/cream metallic and about 2 feet for bow)
• Brown or orange chenille stems (“pipe cleaners” when I was growing up!) – 2 to 3

Directions:

1. Cut a 50” length of orange deco mesh and wrap around frame; gather ends at top and secure with chenille stem (leave loose – you’ll be adding more to it).

the wreath frame and deco mesh 

wrapping the frame in deco mesh and securing

2. Cut a 65” length of orange deco mesh and secure one end at top of pumpkin in same chenille stem. Wrap the deco mesh around the outside edge of the frame, and secure other end at top in chenille stem.

wrapping deco mesh around the edge of the frame

3. Cut two more 50” lengths of orange deco mesh. Wrap one length around frame as in step one, but favoring the left side of the frame; secure at top with chenille stem (you may need to use another one by now). Use the second length and do the same, favoring the right side of the frame; secure at top with chenille stem. Arrange the folds and openings to look “pumpkin-like” – you may want to use pins or glue to hold in place.

deco mesh completed

4. Make a deco mesh bow using brown or lime green deco mesh for placement at the “stem” on top – I made a simple quad-loop (four-loop) bow and held it together with another chenille stem while I made a second quad-loop bow out of the wire edged ribbon. I placed the two bows together in the chenille stem and attached it to the “stem” of the pumpkin.

hanging on my front door

I think I might trim some of the top "stem" down - I cut the deco mesh a little longer than I needed since the original instructions called for a 20" wreath frame and mine was a 16" frame.

Add Flavor to your Alfredo with Litehouse Food

Remember all those awesome herb samples I received from Litehouse Food? I checked out their website and they had a bunch of recipes in addition to those Fruit and Herb Popsicles I sample this summer. One that really caught my eye was an herb-seasoned alfredo sauce – and you begin with sauce in a jar!

I once again improvised, but the result was still delish – make jarred sauce a little more special by adding a mix of herbs!

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Perfect Pasta Alfredo (adapted from Litehouse Foods):

• 6 ounces cooked linguine
• 1/2 jar alfredo sauce of choice
• 1 tblsp. Litehouse Instantly Fresh Italian Herb Blend
• 1 tblsp. Litehouse Instantly Fresh Basil
• Fresh grated parmesan cheese
• Grilled chicken breast (I used Perdue Short Cuts)

Mix and heat alfresco sauce and herbs in a saucepan until heated through. Pour over cooked linguine and mix gently. Top with chicken and parmesan cheese.

September 2014 in review

As I posted in my August review, the month of September began with the Ponies at a car show – and as usual, that wasn’t the only auto-oriented fun of the month! Thankfully, things are slowing down, however – of course, that also means summer is over :(

• September 1^st – car show at St. Gregory’s
• September 6^th – the Succulent Show at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

• September 13^th – a trip out to Route 20 Ice Cream

• September 19^th and 20^th – the U.S. Open at Lancaster Raceway Park

Yeah, I was THAT close!

The U.S. Open was supposed to be completed on Sunday, September 21^st – thanks to the weather, it didn’t happen…and still hasn’t…

Sports = Emotion

It’s taken me nearly a week to write this piece, because 1) I haven’t had time and 2) I still don’t want to believe it’s over.

The Core 4: Rivera, Jeter, Pettitte and Posada
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I’ve been a New York Yankees fan since the days of Don Mattingly and Wade Boggs – definitely NOT the best of times – but the last 20 years have been my “mega-fan” days. Now, it’s all over.

I grew up with the Core 4 – Posada, Rivera, Pettitte and Jeter – and when I say “grew up” I mean it: they’re all around my age. Jorge Posada went first, although it wasn’t a big party like the others got. Mariano Rivera and Andy Pettitte both left the game last year, and both went out in storybook fashion – Rivera with a season-long celebration and Pettitte with one final game in his hometown of Houston that was nothing short of epic, a complete game win by a pitcher who hadn’t pitched a complete game since 2006. When Derek Jeter announced that 2014 would be his last season, everyone knew it, too, would be epic.

Like Rivera, it was a season-long celebration – and the end of what might be the best baseball career I will ever see in my lifetime.

On Thursday, September 25^th, Jeter took the field at Yankee Stadium one last time, going out with class, humility and the storybook ending that only the Yankees could produce. That night, his final game in the Bronx ended with one final hit from baseball’s Captain Clutch – a walk-off single that sent Ichiro home for the win. When the sea of current teammates parted, he was greeted by a line-up of men who had seen him through his greatest moments – Mo, Andy, Posada, Bernie, Tino and “Mr. T.”

On Sunday, September 28^th, he wrapped up his career against the Yankees archrivals and bitter enemies, the Boston Red Sox. The BoSox honored one of the best in baseball with one of the most respectful and classy ceremonies of the season, and the fans in attendance honored a player who was loved by many and “hated” by Bostonians (I say “hated” because they would’ve loved him in a BoSox uniform) with cheers and tears. Again, one final hit landed Jeter on first base, and his decision to end it there brought Brian McCann in as a pinch runner and brought Jeter one step closer to Cooperstown.

Yeah, I cried – I’m a sappy fan that way. I cried for Mo, I cried for Andy, I shed a tear in Cleveland when I saw Jeter play for the last time. But I’m pretty sure I’m not the only one who shed a few tears.

Thanks for the memories guys.

2014-15 Buffalo Sabres schedule

There’s new blood in Sabre-land, and hopefully a new winning attitude. Head down to the First Niagara Center for some hockey action this season!

• Thursday, October 9^th – v. Columbus Blue Jackets – 7 p.m.
• Saturday, October 11^th – at Chicago – 8:30 p.m. ET
• Monday, October 13^th – v. Anaheim Ducks – 3 p.m.
• Tuesday, October 14^th – at Carolina – 7:30 p.m.
• Friday, October 17^th – v. Florida – 7 p.m.
• Saturday, October 18^th – v. Boston – 7 p.m.
• Wednesday, October 22^nd – at Anaheim – 10:30 p.m. ET
• Thursday, October 23^rd – at Los Angeles – 10:30 p.m. ET
• Saturday, October 25^th – at San Jose – 4 p.m. ET
• Tuesday, October 28^th – at Toronto – 7:30 p.m.
• Thursday, October 30^th – v. Boston – 7 p.m.
• Saturday, November 1^st – at Pittsburgh – 7 p.m.
• Sunday, November 2^nd – v. Detroit – 5 p.m.
• Wednesday, November 5^th – v. Montreal – 7:30 p.m.
• Friday, November 7^th – v. Edmonton – 7 p.m.
• Saturday, November 8^th – v. Pittsburgh – 7 p.m.
• Tuesday, November 11^th – at St. Louis – 8 p.m. ET
• Thursday, November 13^th – at Minnesota – 8 p.m. ET
• Saturday, November 15^th – v. Toronto – 7 p.m.
• Tuesday, November 18^th – v. San Jose – 7:30 p.m.
• Friday, November 21^st – v. New York Rangers – 7 p.m.
• Saturday, November 22^nd – at Washington – 7 p.m.
• Wednesday, November 26^th – v. Winnipeg – 7 p.m.
• Friday, November 28^th – v. Montreal – 7 p.m.
• Saturday, November 29^th – at Montreal – 7 p.m.
• Tuesday, December 2^nd – v. Tampa Bay – 7:30 p.m.
• Thursday, December 4^th – at Tampa Bay – 7:30 p.m.
• Saturday, December 6^th – at Florida – 7 p.m.
• Tuesday, December 9^th – v. Los Angeles – 7:30 p.m.
• Thursday, December 11^th – v. Calgary – 7 p.m.
• Saturday, December 13^th – v. Florida – 7 p.m.
• Tuesday, December 16^th – at Winnipeg – 8 p.m. ET
• Saturday, December 20^th – v. Colorado – 7 p.m.
• Sunday, December 21^st – at Boston – 7 p.m.
• Tuesday, December 23^rd – at Detroit – 7:30 p.m.
• Saturday, December 27^th – v. New York Islanders – 7 p.m.
• Monday, December 29^th – at Ottawa – 7:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, December 31^st – v. Tampa Bay – 6 p.m.
• Friday, January 2^nd – v. Florida – 7 p.m.
• Saturday, January 3^rd – at New York Rangers – 7 p.m.
• Tuesday, January 6^th – at New Jersey – 7 p.m.
• Thursday, January 8^th – at Carolina – 7 p.m.
• Friday, January 9^th – at Tampa Bay – 7:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, January 13^th – v. Detroit – 7 p.m.
• Thursday, January 15^th – v. Minnesota – 7 p.m.
• Saturday, January 17^th – v. Philadelphia – 7 p.m.
• Sunday, January 18^th – at Detroit – 8 p.m.
• Tuesday, January 27^th – at Calgary – 9 p.m. ET
• Thursday, January 29^th – at Edmonton – 9:30 p.m. ET
• Friday, January 30^th – at Vancouver – 10 p.m. ET
• Tuesday, February 3^rd – at Montreal – 7:30 p.m.
• Thursday, February 5^th – v. St. Louis – 7 p.m.
• Saturday, February 7^th – v. Dallas – 7 p.m.
• Sunday, February 8^th – v. New York Islanders – 5 p.m.
• Tuesday, February 10^th – v. Ottawa – 7 p.m.
• Sunday, February 15^th – v. Philadelphia – 7:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, February 17^th – at New Jersey – 7:30 p.m.
• Thursday, February 19^th – at Philadelphia – 7 p.m.
• Friday, February 20^th – v. Ottawa – 7 p.m.
• Sunday, February 22^nd – v. Nashville – 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, February 24^th – at Columbus – 7 p.m.
• Thursday, February 26^th – v. Vancouver – 7 p.m.
• Saturday, February 28^th – at Florida – 3 p.m.
• Tuesday, March 3^rd – at Tampa Bay – 7:30 p.m.
• Friday, March 6^th – at Ottawa – 7:30 p.m.
• Saturday, March 7^th – at Washington – 7 p.m.
• Wednesday, March 11^th – at Toronto – 7 p.m.
• Saturday, March 14^th – v. New York Rangers – 7 p.m.
• Monday, March 16^th – v. Washington – 7 p.m.
• Tuesday, March 17^th – at Boston – 7:30 p.m.
• Friday, March 20^th – v. New Jersey – 7 p.m.
• Saturday, March 21^st – at Nashville – 8 p.m. ET
• Monday, March 23^rd – at Dallas – 8:30 p.m. ET
• Thursday, March 26^th – v. Phoenix – 7 p.m.
• Saturday, March 28^th – at Colorado – 9 p.m. ET
• Monday, March 30^th – at Phoenix – 10 p.m. ET
• Wednesday, April 1^st – v. Toronto – 7:30 p.m.
• Friday, April 3^rd – v. Chicago – 7 p.m.
• Saturday, April 4^th – at New York Islanders – 7 p.m.
• Monday, April 6^th – v. Carolina – 7 p.m.
• Friday, April 10^th – at Columbus – 7 p.m.
• Saturday, April 11^th – v. Pittsburgh – 7 p.m.

Get more information about the season at sabres.nhl.com.