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Haeden Ellis, a Buffalo-area native, holds the Memorial Cup during a visit to LECOM Harborcenter Thursday, August 13. Ellis, who previously played youth hockey in Buffalo, is a member of the 2026 Memorial Cup champion Kitchener Rangers.

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Buffalo's Haeden Ellis brings Canada’s top junior hockey trophy home to celebrate

Michael Mroziak

The Memorial Cup is Canadian junior hockey's version of the Stanley Cup. Haeden Ellis helped the Kitchener Rangers win it this year.

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Prominent Buffalo businessman Paul Snyder dies at 94

Michael Mroziak

Paul Snyder, a longtime Buffalo business owner with influence across a wide array of ventures, passed away Monday. He was 94.

Fireworks were set off at Highmark Stadium near the conclusion of the 'Return of the Blue and Red' practice Saturday, August 8, 2026 at Highmark Stadium. A larger display followed outside the stadium, marking the first public event in the new Buffalo Bills home.

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Scenes from a stadium opener: Inside the new Highmark Stadium

Michael Mroziak

BTPM News Managing Editor Michael Mroziak attended the Buffalo Bills’ "Return of the Blue and Red" open practice Saturday, Aug. 8, and offers his thoughts.

Members of the Batavia Muckdogs gather around the championship trophy after winning their first Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League title.

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Batavia claims first PGCBL title, Niagara Falls franchise is sold

BTPM Staff

The Batavia Muckdogs were runners-up in last year's Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League championship game, and are five-time division champions.

Buffalo Sabres left wing Beck Malenstyn is congratulated by teammates after scoring a goal April 4, 2026.

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Sabres sign Malenstyn to six-year extension

Associated Press

Beck Malenstyn's contract extension comes two days before he would become eligible to hit the free agent market.

Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff speaks with team during the third period in Game 1 of a second-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series against the Montreal Canadiens Wednesday, May 6, 2026, in Buffalo.

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Sabres give head coach Lindy Ruff two-year contract extension

BTPM Staff

The Buffalo hockey team's winningest coach in its history now has him signed through the 2027-28 season.

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'The Bills need to enjoy their new home.' Section VI football championships moving to UB

Brian Chojnacki

The University of Buffalo and Section VI announced a new partnership to provide a new venue for annual high school football championships.

Lindy Ruff meets the media after the Sabres playoff loss

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Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff named Jack Adams Award finalist

BTPM Staff

This is the fifth time Ruff has been nominated for an award honoring an NHL coach “adjudged to have contributed the most to his team's success.”

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Alex Tuch shares personal adversity story, donates $50K to Sisters Hospital

Brian Chojnacki

Sabres forward Alex Tuch opened up about his family's personal adversity that they experienced this past year with their newborn child, Teller.

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High school basketball championship games continue Thursday night

Jack Kreuzer

BTPM Sports provides a breakdown of the four Section VI boys and girls Championship games to be played Thursday night.