Mitch Major remembers the day well. Major, now 46, was in his early 20s, driving down the road in the middle of a work day, when something came over him. He missed home. That’s the kind of place Skaneateles is. You might leave Skaneateles, but it never really leaves you. "I was working for a company … [Read more...]
‘Community’ is the focus for 11 Day Power Play encore
A battle was won, but the war continues. This time, they are bringing more troops. That’s the mindset as the 11 Day Power Play returns to Harbor-Center July 5-15, with the Community Shift. Co-founded by husband/wife duo Mike and Amy Lesakowski, the 11 Day Power Play was a marathon hockey game that … [Read more...]
Fixing the Sabres: The search for explosiveness
Buffalo Sabres general manager Jason Botterill was far from pleased when he spoke with the media during his end-of-season press conference on April 11. While the first-year GM, whose team was the first in NHL history to finish in 31st place, addressed several issues, he made a point of talking about … [Read more...]
Olympic champ Emily Pfalzer inspires young women to dream big
It was an Olympic heroes welcome for Buffalo’s own Emily Pfalzer. After a whirlwind tour of NHL rinks and national TV shows Pfalzer, who was part of gold medal-winning Team USA in South Korea, finally found herself back home St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Pfalzer’s Olympic accomplishment was recognized … [Read more...]
Victor, Sweet Home savor hockey bliss
Some day Chayse Ierlan and Tyler Edholm will have some amazing war stories to tell their kids about leading their teams to their first-ever state titles. And they won’t have to embellish one step of the journey. Ierlan was named NYSPHAA D1 Player of the Year and Goalie of the Year as he led Section … [Read more...]
D-Man Brendan Guhle trying to fulfill potential with Sabres
Brendan Guhle stood inside the Buffalo Sabres locker room inside KeyBank Center and, with a wry smile, said he is getting used to talking to the media. That’s a good thing. Because at the rate things are going, the media will be lining up to speak with the Sabres prospect for years to come. Selected … [Read more...]