Ryan's not crazy!

By Jon

Via PuckDaddy and a heads-up from Sabresfan88...



Just remember, you heard it from Ryan first!

Where Trailers are Made

by Ryan



So I just got back from watching Niagara University beat Canisius 5-2 at Dwyer Arena. The game was pretty uneventful except for the fact that Canisus gave up three shorthanded goals on a single power play. Seriously, the two minute variety. In all my years of watching hockey I've never seen that happen. Ever. So congratulations Canisius College, you just blew my freaking mind.

Also, I had forgotten a few things about the college game, mainly why I dislike it for a variety of reasons. I'm still not a fan of no-touch icing, as well as people diving face first to block shots because they are wearing cages. It's not really all that heroic when you are wearing a suit of armor, but good luck pulling that stuff on the next level.

Oh, and the Purple Eagles uniforms are awful. Having to wear purple is bad enough, but purple, silver, and white just doesn't work at all. The Griffs also borrowed from the Dallas Stars jersey design, so it wasn't exactly a visual cornucopia out there.

So yeah, college hockey. Maybe the first and last time I ever mention it here.

Game of the Year

By Jon

Local college basketball's game of the year takes place tonight, as Niagara takes on Siena at 9 pm in the Gallagher Center. A rematch of last year's MAAC championship, this game is nationally televised on ESPNU and should be a great match-up between the clear-cut top two teams in the conference.

College students home on winter break may find this interesting. The following e-mail was sent to all Niagara students:

Attention Students-

To make up for those students who will still be far away from campus
during Christmas break, we would like to offer local students the chance to bring their friends to the men's basketball game Friday at 9pm for the MAAC Game of the Year against Siena!

ANY COLLEGE STUDENT TO COME TO THE GAME WILL GET IN FOR FREE WITH STUDENT ID! This way, you can show your friends what Niagara Athletics is all about!

Join Niagara fans after the game for a post-game party at Shorty's Ultimate Sports Bar & Grill, located on 2626 Pine Avenue in Niagara Falls. Just by showing your game ticket for Friday's show down, Shorty's will give a 20% discount on food and beverage throughout the night.

We look forward to seeing you at the Gallagher Center at 9pm on Friday for the battle against the Siena Saints then following at Shorty's!
Don't forget to bring your friends!

Representatives from the Roost will be in attendance. Should be a good time.