Hockey

Blues Devils hockey raises awareness, money despite loss

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 7, 2018

February 7, 2018

QUINTIN JAMES Assistant Sports Editor Fredonia’s hockey team held their 11th annual Pink the Rink event last week as all proceeds from jerseys, tickets and other items went to the American Cancer Society. The event raises a ton of money every year for a great cause, and everyone from......

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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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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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The Sabres keep themselves out of last place

Contributor to The LeaderNovember 15, 2017

November 15, 2017

AIDAN POLLARD Special to the Leader The Buffalo Sabres have played three games in the past week. On Tuesday they won against the Capitals 3-1, on Friday they lost to the Panthers 4-1 and on Saturday they lost in overtime to the Canadiens in a 2-1 game. For the......

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The search for a new athletic director quickly wrapping up

Contributor to The LeaderNovember 3, 2017

November 3, 2017

AVRIL KING Social Media Manager Since 1997, SUNY Fredonia has known one person as the athletic director. Greg Prechtl was a Fredonia graduate with the class of 1969. He went on to serve as the head coach of the men’s basketball team for 23 seasons, and he eventually took the......

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The Sabres need to pull their offense together

Contributor to The LeaderOctober 25, 2017

October 25, 2017

AIDAN POLLARD Special to the Leader The Buffalo Sabres are currently 2-5-2 three weeks into the NHL regular season. The Sabres faced off against the Golden Knights, Canucks and Bruins this week. They were beaten by both the Golden Knights and the Canucks, and the games against the Bruins......

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Coach’s Corner: Jeff Meredith

Contributor to The LeaderOctober 25, 2017August 17, 2019

October 25, 2017August 17, 2019

AVRIL KING Social Media Manager It seems as though everyone at Fredonia has their favorite Jeff Meredith story. Since he has been the Men’s Hockey coach for 30 years, there are many stories to choose from. The best tales, however, come from his team. Senior Jamie Young’s favorite story......

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Sabres face growing pains New look shows promise, lacks results

Contributor to The LeaderOctober 11, 2017

October 11, 2017

DYLAN WEBB Special to The Leader No one expected the Sabres to have everything figured out right away. Transitioning to a new coach will always take time, especially when that coach also brings in an almost entirely new system for both sides of the ice. The team also brought in......

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Blues Devils hockey raises awareness, money despite loss

A sliver of hope, or maybe a tease.

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

The Sabres keep themselves out of last place

The search for a new athletic director quickly wrapping up

The Sabres need to pull their offense together

Coach’s Corner: Jeff Meredith

Sabres face growing pains New look shows promise, lacks results