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BU
FFALO SABR
ES
THUNDER
Thanksgiving TournamentThanksgiving Tournament
November 22-23, 2014 HARBORCENTERBuffalo, New York
November 22-23, 2014 HARBORCENTERBuffalo, New York
Special Hockey Association, Inc.Western New York
Program print courtesy of: :Attorneys at Law716-852-3600
www.cheluslaw.com
Board of Directors
Officers: Michael Steffan, PresidentMark Schoell, TreasurerMark Mendel, Secretary Members:Maria McMorrowA.J. NosekEileen NosekBetsy Polisoto
The Buffalo Sabres Thunder of the WNY Special Hockey Association, Inc. has been made possible by the major sponsorship of the following organizations:
GLORY BE TO KIDS AND BUFFALO SABRES FOUNDATIONThank you for your generosity to our organization.
•We are also very appreciative of the donations that we have received from our families, friends, and community organizations – your monetary support has been very helpful, but your belief in our mission and in our athletes is
even more valuable.•
Thank you to the national and state hockey associations, USA Hockey, NYSAHA, and ASHA, for your start-up and equipment grants, and all the
development guidance that you have provided to us.
Western New York Special Hockey Association, Inc.131 Amberwood Drive • Amherst New York 14228 • 716-691-4530 • www.wnyspecialhockey.com
The Buffalo Sabres Foundation supports several community hockey intia-tives and the Buffalo Sabres Thunder of the WNY Special Hockey Assoca-tion, Inc. is grateful to be counted among these groups.
With the help and support of the Foundation, the team has been able to further its goal of making the sport of ice hockey available to individuals with special needs.
The Buffalo Sabres Foundation is a New York State not for profit corpora-tion, qualified under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and qualified as a public charity. The Buffalo Sabres Foundation was estab-lished in 1995 and reinvigorated in 2004 following the acquisition of the Buffalo Sabres by B. Thomas Golisano.
MISSION Stimulate, support and encourage organizations that serve Western New York which are committed to youth hockey initiatives; the health, well-ness and education of underprivileged /disadvantaged youth and military personnel; and physically and mentally challenged athlete, by providing financial generosity and other platforms for their endeavors. Through such support these organizations will realize their highest potential, thereby allowing their members to gain the confidence and integrity nec-essary to succeed in life.
ACTIVITIES The Buffalo Sabres Foundation has been involved in a number of fun-draising and community activities since 2004, most notably its annual Corporate Challenge Hockey Tournament, Sabres UnPucked event, Golf Tournament and Bowl-a-Rama. Since 2004 the Buffalo Sabres Foundation has raised funds through these and other activities.
• SPECIAL THANKS
To the Rochester Ice Cats for being the inspiration that led to the development of the Buffalo Sabres Thunder.
To the following teams for hosting us in their own tournaments over the past six seasons and for all the hospitality that they have shown us:
- Rochester Ice Cats- St. Catharines CYO Heat- Albany Cougars
•THANK YOU TO ALL OUR VOLUNTEERS
- NYSHOA Referees- Buffalo State Men’s Hockey- EMTs- Niagara Junior Purple Eagles Bantam Minor Team- The Thanksgiving Tournament Committee- All our parents, family and friends!
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Wishing you great success.Go Buffalo Sabers Thunder!
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engineering expertise• Dedication to outstanding product quality and reli-
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1297 Hertel AvenueBuffalo, New York14216
716-630-1701
Welcome Hockey Clubs
Rochester Ice Catswww.rochestericecats.org/
St. Catherines CYO Heatwww.cyoheat.com/
Albany Cougarswww.albanycougars.org/
The Bladesthebladeshockey.com/
Kitchener Ice Pirateshttp://kitchenerminorhockey.com/Catego-ries/1638/
Steel City Icebergswww.pittsburghspecialhockey.org/
New Jersey Dare Devilswww.njdaredevils.net/
Buffalo Sabres Thunderwww.wnyspecialhockey.com
Buffalo Sabres Thunder Thanksgiving Tournament Schedule
SATURDAY, November 22, 2014
Rink 1 Rink 2
8:30‐9:30AM 3:45‐4:45PM
9:30‐10:30AM 4:45‐5:45PM
10:30‐11:30AM 5:45‐6:45PM
11:30‐12:30PM 6:45‐7:45PM
SUNDAY, November 23, 2014
10‐11AM 10 10:15‐11:15AM
11‐12PM 11:15‐12:15PM
NOTES:
Team in CAPS is the Home Team Lunch will be provided on Saturday between AM and PM games – more information to follow Rink 1 is the feature rink with more room for spectators
CANCELED
KITCHENER ICE PIRATES
The Blades
BUFFALO SABRES THUNDER
Niagara Junior Purple Eagles
ROCHESTER ICE CATS
St. Catharines CYO Heat
ROCHESTER ICE CATS
Niagara Junior Purple Eagles
ST. CATHARINES CYO HEAT
Kitchener Ice Pirates
THE BLADES
Buffalo Sabres Thunder
CANCELED
ST. CATHARINES
WNY Women’s Hockey Team
BUFFALO SABRES THUNDER
Kitchener Ice Pirates
ROCHESTER ICE CATS
The Blades
CANCELED
John E. Ballow, Esq.8226 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14221Phone: 716-634-0500
Fax: 716-634-9075 www.ballowlaw.com
We are happy to support the WNY Special Hockey
Association, Inc.’s Thanksgiving Tournament.
Here’s a shout out to our son, Stephen Ballow,
who is also a Special Olympian swimmer
taking Gold at the Special Olympics 2014 USA Games!
Go BUFFALO SABRES THUNDER!
Office Location:8340 Main Street ■ Suite 3B ■ Williamsville, NY 14221
716-633-4872 ■ [email protected]
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Friends of WNY Special Hockey Association, Inc.
Chris and Joe Mangio
United Memorial Medical Center
Smith/Noworyta, Inc.
Dan Cartier
David Schaefer
Euphoria
Adworks
Have a great tournament,Buffalo Sabres Thunder
and William Nosek!Love, Mom & Dad
Eileen & Stephen Nosek
Stephen M. NosekWealth Management Advisor
716-635-43576245 Sheridan Drive, Suite 300Williamsville, NY 14221T 800-727-7845F 716-200-4402
Nosek•Hahn•Scott Wealth Management
Senior Vice President-Wealth Management
Paige BaileyStephen BallowDanielle BurdenNicholas CacciatoreDominic CaruanaMatthew CraftMatthew DerosaColten DeuserJordan Gardner-Weber
Vincent GoldaDan MaddenCody MagillNicholas MannixJustin NiemiraWilliam NosekJames PanekChristopher PolisotoJohn Reidy
Peter RichBriana SchmidtJared SmithRyan SteffanKeith TepasRick TerryNicholas ZmudaMichael Zwirecki
COACHESMike SteffanGary PanekFrank CacciatoreJeff Caruana
MENTOR COACHESJack PanekRyan BallowRobert ZwireckiJohn Rein
ON ICE VOLUNTEERSDave MagillA.J. Nosek
We always welcome new members. If you would like to know more about our ice hockey program please contact Michael Steffan at [email protected] or 716-691-4530 or visit us on the web at www.wnyspecialhockey.com and follow us on facebook - Buffalo Sabres Thunder.
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Congratulations, Buffalo Sabres Thunder on your first hockey tournament. We are so proud of all the hard work each and every athlete puts into becoming the best hockey player he or she can be.
Dani and Alex, we are especially proud that you are part of this team and we have so much fun cheering you on.
Play hard, play fair and have fun!
Love, Mom and Dad Joe and Donna Burden