Usually I go to a Sabres game now and then with my pops, but today he was feeling ill and I had a pair of tickets all to myself.  I took my friend Adam and got a ride to HSBC Arena from my buddy DJ who brought along my other good friend Jon.  He got the tickets from his folks as a birthday gift.  I also had the pleasure of meeting up with my friends Tom and Paul, who by the way, has written a solid total of two blogs.  Way to go Paul! Woo!

Today was the first game for our new player, Steve Brenier (I hope I spelled that right).  He was traded to us from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for defesman Brian Campbell.  At first I thought this was a very unfair trade, even with Soupy’s contract expiring at the end of the season, but with the way Steve played today it could end up as an even deal.  He ended up scoring two quick goals in the first period and made his presence felt on the ice.  One game does not make a season or a career for that matter, so let’s hope he keeps this up. 

The game itself was great too.  Lots of action, tons of goals, and lots of fighting.  The Sabres and Predators really did not get along too well throughout the game.  Punches were being thrown left and right.  The goals never let up either, which all got the crowd pretty pumped up.  I also didn’t make my friend pay for the ticket I gave him, but I did make him pay for parking and my two hot dogs.  Boy they filled my tummy good and keep me full for remainder of the third period.

The score ended up being eight to four with a solid victory for our Buffalo Sabres.  Overall it was one of the best games of the season.

Hopefully the Sabres can build off this great game and head upon a nice winning streak.  With the races for a playoff spot so tight in the Eastern Conference they will need every point the can muster.  Nothing would make me happier than to see our team play in the playoffs and into the summer.