On Sunday, March 30, former Williamsville East High School standout Brian Smith’s current college team, the Canisius Golden Griffins, lost 12-2 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the Fairfield Stags.
The game took place at Demske Sports Complex. This was their third matchup against the Stags this season.
The Golden Griffins’ next game is scheduled for Friday, April 4 at 3 p.m. at McCann Baseball Field against Marist Red Foxes.
The Buffalo Sabres lost to the Ottawa Senators and missed an immediate chance to clinch a playoff spot. Their next opportunity comes Saturday against Washington as they remain tied with Tampa Bay atop their division.
The Buffalo Sabres have signed defenseman Maxim Strbak to a three-year entry-level contract starting in the 2026-27 season. Strbak played college hockey at Michigan State University and has represented Slovakia internationally.
Kyle Buchanan led with six points as Buffalo defeated Rochester for its seventh straight win. The victory included milestone achievements for several players amid key lineup changes. Team awards were also announced before an enthusiastic home crowd.
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