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Sabres fall to the Blues, find themselves back where they started

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 7, 2018

February 7, 2018

AIDAN POLLARD Staff Writer There’s the Sabres I know. After some decent performances last week and some good buildup of momentum, the Sabres have started a new losing streak with three straight losses this week. The Sabres fell to the New Jersey Devils in a two goal deficit on......

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Jacquelyn Law surpasses 1,000 career points: Women’s basketball team continues playoff push

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 7, 2018

February 7, 2018

COLIN HART Special to The Leader Reaching 1,000 career points is quite an achievement, but senior point guard Jacquelyn Law is not one to put personal accomplishments above the goals of the team. Nevertheless, this is a milestone that puts her in rare company and cannot be overlooked. “Jacque......

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Fredonia women’s basketball coach continues the fight for gender equality

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 7, 2018

February 7, 2018

AVRIL KING Social Media Manager & Assistant Sports Editor It is no secret that the world of athletics tends to hold a bias towards men’s sports. This is true at the professional level, but also in DIII sports, for both coaches and players. According to Linda Hill-MacDonald, head coach......

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A sliver of hope, or maybe a tease.

Contributor to The LeaderJanuary 31, 2018

January 31, 2018

AIDAN POLLARD Staff Writer It’s been a long break. The Sabres, after the past month, have remained in last place in the Atlantic Division, as well as the Eastern Conference. Once again, only the Coyotes trail the Sabres in overall points in the entire league. However, the Sabres seem......

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Super Bowl LII matchup

Contributor to The LeaderJanuary 31, 2018

January 31, 2018

QUINTIN JAMES Assistant Sports Editor This Sunday, the NFL will have Super Bowl LII live from Minneapolis, Minnesota where the New England Patriots, defending champions, will face off against the upstarting Philadelphia Eagles. After winning the Super Bowl last year, Tom Brady will go for ring number six......

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Playing for a purpose: Luke Rivera nominated for 2018 Hockey Humanitarian Award

Contributor to The LeaderJanuary 31, 2018

January 31, 2018

AVRIL KING Social Media Manager, Assistant Sports Editor Luke Rivera, a junior at Fredonia, did not set out to be nominated for the 2018 Hockey Humanitarian Award when he first proposed his community service idea to Head Hockey Coach Jeff Meredith. That is simply where he ended up. After......

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Blue Devils raise awareness despite loss

Contributor to The LeaderDecember 6, 2017August 25, 2019

December 6, 2017August 25, 2019

QUINTIN JAMES Assistant Sports Editor Last week, the Fredonia Blue Devils hockey team held their annual Stroke Survivor Night. The team warmed up and played in red jerseys to support stroke survivors and raise money for The Foundation of Kaleida Bates. Stroke survivor, and father of assistant coach Mike......

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Christmas wish list: A good hockey team, please

Contributor to The LeaderDecember 6, 2017

December 6, 2017

AIDAN POLLARD Staff Writer All I want for Christmas is a good team. Is that too much to ask? This is supposed to be a joyful time of year and all that’s happening is the Sabres are making people sad and disappointed. Buffalo is currently still last in the......

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Circling the Wagons: Bills’ playoff hopes take huge hit vs. Brady and Pats

Contributor to The LeaderDecember 6, 2017

December 6, 2017

QUINTIN JAMES Assistant Sports Editor Coming into Sunday, the Bills were 6-5 and in the hunt for the final playoff spot in the AFC. Starting a three game home stand after beating the Chiefs on the road, the Bills were feeling confident heading into Sunday’s pivotal showdown with the......

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Here’s why Division I athletes shouldn’t be paid

Contributor to The LeaderDecember 6, 2017

December 6, 2017

JORDAN PURVIS Special to The Leader Student athletes aren’t professional athletes who are signed to contracts and paid salaries. Just because a college athlete performs well on the field doesn’t mean they’re entitled to receiving a paycheck. The purpose of college is to learn and receive an education that......

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Sabres fall to the Blues, find themselves back where they started

Jacquelyn Law surpasses 1,000 career points: Women’s basketball team continues playoff push

Fredonia women’s basketball coach continues the fight for gender equality

A sliver of hope, or maybe a tease.

Super Bowl LII matchup

Playing for a purpose: Luke Rivera nominated for 2018 Hockey Humanitarian Award

Blue Devils raise awareness despite loss

Christmas wish list: A good hockey team, please

Circling the Wagons: Bills’ playoff hopes take huge hit vs. Brady and Pats

Here’s why Division I athletes shouldn’t be paid