By Michael Mroziak   They say absence makes the heart grow fonder. For Buffalo Jr. Sabres defenseman Brayden Howard, absence from last season’s playoffs made him hungry. After being forced out of the lineup for the 2026 Ontario Junior Hockey League postseason by illness, the Hamburg, New York resident is looking to make up for […]

By Michael Mroziak For Buffalo Jr. Sabres General Manager Sean Wallace, preparing for the 2026-27 Ontario Junior Hockey League season had a similar feel to rebuilding the team three summers ago. “It’s almost similar to our first year coming back from COVID, where you had to start completely from scratch,” he said. This time, the […]

Buffalo, NY — The Buffalo Jr. Sabres OJHL Junior A team today announced a strategic restructuring of its hockey operations leadership. Stepping into the role of Head Coach is Dylan Seitz, who has been an integral part of the program and is well regarded for his player-focused coaching approach, strong communication skills, and commitment to […]

Goaltender Anthony Alessi commits to the Bowdoin College Polar Bears! Anthony Alessi has played 2+ seasons with the Jr. Sabres. He has been a perfect example of what it means to be a great teammate and a Buffalo Jr. Sabre. His career regular season stats are: 32-20-4-6 2.47 GAA .924 SV% 6 SO Congratulations Anthony! […]