Is Luukkonen Measuring up at WJC? Nathaniel Oliver | January 1, 2018 There are a lot of prying eyes in Buffalo keeping close watch on Finnish netminder Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen. The fact that the Buffalo Sabres drafted him as the highest selected European…
NCAA Player Development Shining at World Juniors Leah Dyck | December 31, 2017 On Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, Team Canada faced off against Team USA for the World Juniors’ first outdoor game, which was played at New Era Field in Orchard Park, N.Y.…
Bill Daly Opens up at the 2018 World Juniors Nathaniel Oliver | December 30, 2017 Once more, New Era Field in Orchard Park was transformed into a snow globe. As 44,592 descended upon the home of the Buffalo Bills to set a new IIHF attendance…
Sabres Prospect Mittelstadt is Dominating WJC Jeff Seide | December 30, 2017 These days, Sabre fans are desperate for an ounce of good news. They’re getting a ton of it. Casey Mittelstadt, the Sabres first-round pick (eighth overall) in 2017, is making…
Bucek & Slovakia All Smiles Following USA Upset Nathaniel Oliver | December 29, 2017 Samuel Bucek has a smile that can light up a room. His grin never shined more brightly than when he scored the game-winning goal for Slovakia to defeat the United…
Sabres Prospects Are Killing It at WJC Jeff Seide | December 29, 2017 For Sabre fans, the great thing about the World Junior Championship is it offers a temporary respite from their team’s dismal season. Watching Sabre prospects like Casey Mittelstadt, Alex Nylander…
Cal Foote: Canada’s ‘Mr. Steadfast’ at the WJC Nathaniel Oliver | December 29, 2017 Everyone saw the save. How could you have missed it? With Canada up 4-2 in the third period against the Finns, mere inches preserved their two-goal lead. Goaltender Carter Hart…
Americans Will Be Canada’s Biggest Threat Leah Dyck | December 28, 2017 The 2018 World Junior Championships kicked off yesterday and so far things are looking really great for the two North American teams. Canada’s first game was against Finland in the…
World Juniors Day Two: 5 Takeaways Nathaniel Oliver | December 28, 2017 With only two games on the schedule for Day Two of the 2018 World Junior Championships, it was a lighter day of hockey in Buffalo. The two games themselves –…
World Juniors Day One: 5 Takeaways Nathaniel Oliver | December 27, 2017 The first day of the 2018 World Junior Championships is in the books. The winter barrens of Buffalo and the harsh chill may have kept some fans at bay, for…
2018 WJC Team Czech Republic Final Roster for Buffalo Brandon Share-Cohen | December 27, 2017 The World Junior Championships are built to create lasting memories for young players and fans around the world. Part of the magic of the tournament stems from the fact that…
2018 WJC Team Slovakia Final Roster for Buffalo Nathaniel Oliver | December 27, 2017 If you are looking for a purely enjoyable team to root for at the 2018 World Junior Championships in Buffalo, go with Slovakia. Not only will they be a proverbial…