In Game
Sabres fans haven’t had a lot to cheer about lately, but that doesn’t stop them from being among the best supporters in the NHL. Buffalo is home to some of the longest suffering fans in sports due to the Bills and Sabres lack of success, but that doesn’t get them down. All throughout Buffalo, you’ll see people adorned in the Sabres blue and gold, and once you enter the arena things will reach a fever pitch with the fans cheering on their boys regardless of the score.
The Sabres commitment to showcasing the team’s history and heritage also makes attending a Sabres game an excellent experience for hockey fans. All around the arena you’ll find tributes and homages to Sabres legends of the past. The Alumni Plaza outside the arena pays tribute to every Sabres player of the past, and its centerpiece statue of The French Connection is a must see for anyone who loves hockey. Inside the arena, you’ll be treated to murals and retired number banners as well as the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame, which honors greats from the area in a variety of different sports. Between the Alumni Plaza and Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame, you’ll want to arrive at least an hour before the game so you can see everything.
The neighborhood surrounding KeyBank Center is quickly becoming one of the best pregame destinations around thanks to the development of the HarborCenter. The HarborCenter is home to several shopping and dining options and even features a Tim Horton’s that pays tributes to Horton and the Sabres.
With the excellent historical displays and the strong fan support you would expect Sabres tickets to cost an arm and a leg, but they are rather affordable making a trip to Buffalo a must for hockey fans everywhere.
Things to check out
Alumni Plaza
The Alumni Plaza at KeyBank Center is a must see for Sabres fans and hockey fans alike. The plaza celebrates the all the Sabres players of the past, and its centerpiece is a statue paying tribute to the Sabres famed French Connection. The French Connection consisting of Gilbert Perreault, Rick Martin, and Rene Robert led the Sabres to their first Stanley Cup Finals appearance, so pay tribute to these greats by visiting Alumni Plaza.
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Labatt Blue Zone
This full bar is the perfect place to grab a drink before or during the game. The Labatt Blue Zone opens two hours before the puck drops and offers an incredible view of downtown Buffalo making it well worth a visit.
Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame
The Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame honors all the greatest athletes in Buffalo history whether they played for the Sabres, Bills, Bison, or Bandits. The Hall of Fame is located right inside KeyBank Center next to the Sabres Store, so don’t miss checking out the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame during your trip to a Sabres game.
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Sabres Store
If you want to pick up a souvenir to commemorate your trip to Buffalo then there is no better place to do so than the Sabres Store. At the Sabres Store, you’ll find any Sabres merchandise you could ever dream of so stop by even if it’s just to browse.
HarborCenter
The HarborCenter complex is adjacent to KeyBank Center and is a great place to shop and eat before the game. It even features a flagship Tim Horton’s that showcases the history of Tim Horton and the Sabres meaning you can’t go wrong grabbing a donut before the game.
Retired Numbers
Hanging from the rafters of KeyBank Center you can find the retired numbers of past Sabres greats including Hasek, Horton, The French Connection, LaFontaine, and Gare. Take a peek at these retired numbers to remember all of your favorite Sabres of the past when taking in a game.
Player Murals
All throughout the concourse are murals of the best players and moments in Sabres history. Keep your eyes peeled for these murals when you go and grab something to eat or drink.
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Lexus Club
If you’ve got suite or club seats and want to experience fine dining inside KeyBank Center then the Lexus Club is the spot for you. The club features an outstanding view of the harbor and downtown Buffalo and can accommodate up to 500 guests, so make your reservation today.
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Sabretooth
Sabretooth is the official mascot of the Buffalo Sabres and can be seen at every Sabres game entertaining the crowd. He brings a smile to everyone in the crowd's face, and you can’t help but laugh when you see Sabretooth and his goofy antics.
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My One Buffalo
This Sabres and Bills gameday app allows you manage your tickets, gives you traffic and parking info, and can even be used to purchase merchandise. The app also gives you credit for how often you interact with the team, so make sure to download the app and get credit for attending the game.
Fight Songs
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Sabre Dance
*Instrumental*
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Let Me Clear My Throat
Sabres goal song
At the count of three
I want everybody in the place to be
To make some noise if ya down with me
One, two, threeHit me with the horns Tony
Keep makin’ noise, keep makin’ noise, yeah, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Here we go now, here we go now, here we go now
Here we go now, here we go now
Here we go now, here we go now, here we go now
Here we go now, here we go now
Here we go, here we go, now listenSome of y’all might know this, and some of y’all don’t (jam jam)
Some of y’all might be with this, and some of y’all won’t
But listen, let me clear my throat
Oh, have mercy babe, Ha!
I hope ya don’t mind, let me clear my throatSpecial dedication going out to everybody here in Bahama Bay
In Philadelphia
Here we go now, check it out, ah huh, ah huh, ah (God Damn)Yeah, rock to the rhythm of the funky rhyme
So I can get busy just one more time
To the beat and ya don’t quit
It’s that ol’ skool rap with that new skool hit
Peter Piper picked a pepper but cool rocked the rhyme
And I can still rip up the house
Every God damn time I get on the mic, I go crazy
Peace out to Celo, Flex, and Doug Lazy
I bet ‘cha never knew but now ya know
I’m the undisputed king of this disco
And I never let the mic, magnatize me no more
’cause DJ cool rip up the whole damn floorNow I’ma rap a rhyme with the greatest of ease
And swing it like the man on the flying trapeze
And if you don’t like it you grab on these
And now I need some help from the maestro pleaseJam, Ha! So look it here check the flavor of the rhythm I wrote
And while I got a chance here, let me clear my throat
Oh, have mercy babe, ha!
I hope ya don’t mind, let me clear my throat
I need these monitors right here
Music and the monitors
And it goes a little something like this here
Ah huh ah huh ahNow if y’all want to party like we do
If y’all want to party like us, lemme hear ya say
Ah ah ah ah ah (crowd)
If y’all want to party like we do
If y’all want to party like us lemme hear ya say
Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah (crowd)
Now when I say uh, you say ah
Uh (crowd) Uh (crowd)
And now when I say hey, you say ha
Hey (crowd) hey (crowd)
Now when I say uh, you say ah
Uh (crowd) Uh (crowd)
Now when I say hey you say ha
Hey (crowd)
Now when I say freeze you just freeze one time
When I say freeze y’all stop on a dime
When I say freeze you just freeze one time
When I say freeze y’all stop on a dime
FrezzeNow all the ladies in the place
If you got real hair, real fingernails
If you got a job, you going to school
And y’all need nobody to help you handle your business
Make some noiseOne, two, three, come on now
When I say freeze you just freeze one time
When I say freeze y’all stop on a dime
When I say freeze you just freeze one time
When I say freeze y’all stop on a dime
FreezeNow to all the brotha’s in the place
That don’t give a damn about what them ladies talking about
Cause you just trying to get chummy
Make some noiseNow, now, now, let me clear my throat
Oh, have mercy babe, ha!
I hope you don’t mind
Let me clear my throat
Special dedication going out to all the ladies
And all the brothers in here
Like to love y’all to death hereAh huh ah huh ah (God damn)
Oh, lemme send my little shout outs here
Special dedication once again going out to everybody here
Bahama Bay in Philadelphia, we love y’all madly
Special dedication going out to Mellow T, Walt Reeder da’ joiner
Don Mack, Charlie Mack, DJ Ran, Cosmic Kev
Special dedication going out to Frank Ski and Lorrenzo Ice-T
And if you’re with me, if you’re with me
I need some help from the music, from the maestro, check it out
Somebody make some noise in this joint man. -
Let's Go Buffalo!
Lets go Buffalo!
Lets go Buffalo!
Lets go Buffalo!
