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FORMER PLAYERS OF THIS FRANCHISE

TO GRADUATE TO COLLEGIATE PROGRAMS

 

AIR FORCE ACADEMY                                                                      UNIVERSITY OF LOWELL

  Lenny DeFazio, Tony DaCosta                                                              Mike Opre, Tim Smallwood

ALABAMA - HUNTSVILLE                                                                 UNIVERSITY OF MAINE

  Rick Julyia                                                                                              BOB BEERS*

ALASKA - FAIRBANKS                                                                       MERCYHURST

  Rob Duke                                                                                                Kevin Ayer

NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY                                                    MERRIMACK

  Jay Maciejewski                                                                                    Teal Fowler, Jason Wolfe

Babson                                                                                                 MIAMI UNIVERSITY (OHIO)

  Chris Rozanski                                                                                      Brian Stancampiano, Joe Tonnello, Joe Silverstre,

Boston College                                                                                        Jim McCarthy, KEVYN ADAMS**

  JEFF FARKAS***, BRIAN GIONTA*** +                                                MICHIGAN  STATE

BROCKPORT STATE                                                                               Dave Arkeilpane, DAN McFALL*,TONY TUZZOLINO*

  Ron Cappellazzo, David Braunstein, John Braunstein                       UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

BROWN                                                                                                  Peter Mason, John Hawkins, Frank Downing Jr.

  Les Rechan, Mark Rechan, Mike Rechan                                          MICHIGAN TECH

UNIVERSITY OF BUFFALO                                                                     John Fields

  John Elphick, John McFall, Phil Mann,                                                WESTERN MICHIGAN

  Jim Mourgas, Rick Weislo, Joel Morawski                                            Andy Atkinson, MIKE POSMA*, Steve Duke

CANISIUS                                                                                             MINNESOTA DULUTH

  Fred Korey, Bob Rosen, Greg Keller, Chuck Lamarca, Mike               BRIAN GLYNN*

  Sisti, Tony Zeniuk, Grant Hanley, Dave Gotham, Joe Aquino,           NEW HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE

  John Russell, Jon Braun, Mike Scheu                                                                      Corey Lessard

UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT                                                       NIAGARA UNIVERSITY

  TODD KRYGIER*                                                                                  Jay Kasperek, Aaron Mierzwa, John Maksymiu,

                                                                                                               Mike Maier, Kyle Rogers, Chris Moran

CLARKSON                                                                                          NORTHEASTERN

  Deron Bauer, Joe Loftus, Tony Calandra,                                          Jeff DePerio, Scott Campbell, Chris Bombard

  TODD MARCHANT*+, Kerry Blanchard                                           NOTRE DAME

COLGATE                                                                                               Mark Murnane

  Ken Baker                                                                                          OHIO STATE

CORNELL                                                                                               Keith Rathbun, ROB PETERS*

  Al Laventure, Tim Rice                                                                      OSWEGO STATE

CORTLAND                                                                                           Tom McFall, SEAN FITZGERALD*,Sean Green,

  Scott Stelmach, Rich Glica, Dan Barwicki, Chris Rurak                     John Staerker, Alan Heerdt, Mark Pienta, Kurt Schwenk,

ELMIRA                                                                                                 Mike Wachowiak, Joe Murphy, Kevin Weber,

  Mike Bycina, Terry Dixon, Jeff Helenbrook, Tim Johnson,                 Frank Tobias, Bo Tucker, Rob Madia, John Stringfellow,

  Norm Wachowiak, Sal Capizzi, Tom Moses, Pete Feola                    Amel Paolucci, Nathan Zurek, Todd Griffin, Matt Juneau,

FERRIS STATE                                                                                      Matt Michaud, Paul Mueller, David Perona

 Marc Farrell                                                                                        PLATTSBURGH STATE

 DARTMOUTH  Lee Stempniak, Mike Devine                                         Lou Martin, Herb Streng, CHRIS PANEK*, Chris Fess,

FREDONIA                                                                                              Mickey Gebo, Pat O’Neil, T. J. Cooper

  Ron Targaszewski, Steve Clark, Mark Jarmusz,                               POTSDAM - Josh Brosell

   Paul Murdoch, Doug Florkowski                                                        PRINCETON

GENESEO STATE                                                                                   Chris DeFazio, Dave Downing

  Mark Chait, Dan Maynard, Tom Metzger, Manny Hawkins,                R.I.T.

   Matt Greene, John Gamble, Eric Cooper, Mark Chowaniec,               Brian Hall, Bob Carello, Charlie Mendola, Pat Staerker,

   Mike Peters, Jack Staley                                                                     Brent Alexin

                                                                                                             R.P.I.

GUSTAVUS                                                                                           ADAM BARTELL*

  Joshua Leal                                                                                       SKIDMORE

HAMILTON COLLEGE                                                                             Lou Almond

  Pat Murphy, John Duke, Joe Baudo, Chris Baudo                             ST. BONAVENTURE

HARVARD                                                                                              Jeff Bartkowiak, Joe Puglisi

  Nick Carone, Greg Gicewicz                                                             ST. LAWRENCE

IONA                                                                                                      Dave Thrun

  John Balogh, Joe Cipriani                                                                  VERMONT

LAKE SUPERIOR STATE                                                                        Jeff Schulman, AARON MILLER*+, Matt Syroczinski

  BRIAN LUKOWSKI*                                                                            WEST POINT

  TERRY MARCHANT*                                                                            Matt Quinn, Bob Mansell, Ron Adimey, Mike Mansell,

                                                                                                               Don Sisson

                                                                                                            WILLIAMS

 Toronto Maple Leaf Draft Choice - Rob Butler                                       Ken Settles, John Kulpa 

       *DRAFTED BY NHL   ** 1st ROUND NHL DRAFT CHOICE   + U.S. OLYMPIC TEAM *** USA WORLD JUNIOR TEAM

 

TEAM GOALS:

 

1.)  To insure that each player and his parents realize how vitally important school grades are, and how these grades will affect a hockey career.

 

2.)  To have every player improve his previous school grades, striving to reach his fullest potential.

 

3.)  To place every eligible player in a college that suits both his academic and hockey ability levels (Initative must be taken by each player and his parents).

 

4.)  To prepare each player for his college career:

              a.)Teach each player responsibility.

              b.)Teach each player self-discipline and how important it is for success

                   in today's society.

              c.)Simulate the type of hockey and academic schedule that lies ahead in

                   the collegiate hockey environment.

 

5.)  To give each player the opportunity to develop to his fullest potential, so he

      may advance in this sport as far as his school grades, talent, and desire allow

      him.

 

6.)  For each player who is academically eligible and healthy to play in at least 50%

      of the teams games through the end of the regular season.

 

7.)  For the team to qualify for the league playoffs.

 

8.)  For the team to make an excellent impression in all league games and

       tournaments in which we participate.

 

9.)  For each player and his parents to develop a better understanding of the game

       in order to enhance their enjoyment and personal satisfaction.

 

10.) To insure that the parents realize that their attitude toward their son's hockey

       and their willingness to sacrifice both time and money will have a direct impact

       on their son's development as a hockey player, as a student, and upon the

       success of this team.

 

11.) To have fun doing all of the above.

 

“BUFFALO JR SABRES " HOCKEY PROGRAM -

"A MUTUAL MAJOR COMMITMENT”

 

JR SABRES WILL PROVIDE:

 

-    Between 50 and 60 highly competitive league, tournament, and exhibition games

-    About five 1 – ½ hour practice sessions per week beginning about August 15 thru about September 15

-   Three 1 – ½ hour practice sessions per week beginning about September    15 thru about October 1

 

-   Two 1 – ½ hour practice sessions per week beginning in October, and beyond

   

-  Extensive scouting by U.S. Colleges, NHL, USHL (USA Hockey Tier I Jr A) and Major Junior A (Canadian) from all over North America

-  No cut, no trade commitment for the entire season (unless player requests same)

-  First class transportation and hotel accommodations paid by the team and it's advertisers

    

-  Local room and board for the entire school year for out of area players

-  General Manager controls the franchise which ensures stability and security

-  Use of equipment bag, game jerseys, and practice jerseys

-  Game socks

- Christmas holiday break

- Rigorous academic monitoring

 

 

EACH PLAYER WILL PROVIDE:

 

-A financial commitment of $1500.00 plus $25 for each game you dress during the Pre-Season and Regular Season and $30.00 for each game you dress in post season

-  Hockey Sticks, Skates, and personal protection equipment including full face mask.

-  $100.00 per week room and board, if needed (per NCAA rules)

-  Meal money while on the road.

-  Players will only play on this Hockey Club during the 2007-2008 playing season.