Jan

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Today was truly an inspiring day for anyone who has ever loved hockey. The Winter Classic lived up to all of its expectations, including the crazy wintery weather that dumped snow, sleet, and rain all over the ice. Outdoor games rarely come along in the NHL, and I was proud to see the Buffalo Sabres cement themselves in the history books. Of course, the playing styles of both teams had to be adjusted to meet the new conditions. Brian Campbell was able to notch a goal in the second period, but the offensive woes for the Sabres continued. There were too many opportunities with too few finishing plays. Truthfully, I was surprised that the team made it to a shootout! Crosby’s shootout goal was a heart breaker, to say the least. Buffalo may not be the best team this season, and they might not always have the determination and passion to win. However, this was a game that they wanted to win. Sadly, the Penguins had a little more fight in them to seal a win for themselves.

I also would like to take this time to say how much I love the broadcasts by Jeanneret and Neale. No national broadcast has ever come close to the talents of the Buffalo Sabres broadcast team, including those behind the scenes. Today, there was probably a total of 3 minutes of play-by-play action. Jeanneret deserves an award for the passion and committment he has put into his career for so long! He makes the game so much better, even when we lose.

The Winter Classic may be over, but the season sure is not. The Sabres next play on January 4th at 7:30 PM against the Ottawa Senators. Believe.


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