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2nd Mite Jamboree for teams in WNYAHL's Red Division

2nd Mite Jamboree for teams in WNYAHL's Red Division

By Anne Johnston Fera, 11/19/14, 7:15PM EST

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A total of 11 teams participated in this cross-ice event...

On Sunday, November 16th, Bison Hockey hosted the season’s 2nd Mite Jamboree for teams in WNYAHL's Red Division. A total of 11 teams participated in this cross-ice event, which showcased the North Buffalo Rink's new half-ice boards. Each team competed in four 25-minute games in a 4-on-4 format, during which they were able to demonstrate their skills in a small-ice environment. Both parents and coaches were impressed with the skating, stick handling, and passing displayed in tight spaces. Between games, the players and fans enjoyed bubble/air hockey and face painting, and also practiced shots on the shooter tutor.

After spending a great day on the ice, the children left with medals and hockey cards – along with big smiles. Many parents who had not been inside the North Buffalo Rink building in years expressed how wonderful it looked. Bison Hockey manages the rink for the City of Buffalo. Over the last three years the building has undergone an "extreme makeover".

The Buffalo Bisons are looking forward to hosting a Blue Team Jamboree on March 8th, 2015.