Buffalo Sabres announce their bringing back a classic
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Dorin Canaday
September 1, 2022 (2:13 PM)
The Buffalo Sabres are bringing back a fan favourite classic!
The club announced their bringing back the �'Goathead'' black and red sweater for the 2022-23 season, which was worn from 1996 to 2006. The classic was worn by former Sabres stars like Dominik Hasek, Danny Briere, Chris Drury, and Michael Peca.
They were originally unveiled in 1996 at an open practice at Memorial Auditorium, the logo itself was designed by a Vermont company that designed snowboards primarily. The iconic jersey was worn in the Stanley Cup Finals in 1999 against the Dallas Stars.
''What we're trying to do is revive interest in Sabres hockey,'' Sabres president Doug Moss said at the time. �'To be honest, I think this town could use something to be excited about.''
As per Sabres PR, here are the dates they will be wearing the jerseys:
BUFFALO SABRES GOATHEAD GAMES
November 23, 2022 vs St. Louis Blues
December 4, 2022 vs San Jose Sharks
December 13, 2022 vs Los Angeles Kings
December 23, 2022 vs Tampa Bay Lightning
December 29, 2022 vs Detroit Red Wings
January 7, 2023 vs Minnesota Wild
January 21, 2023 vs Anaheim Ducks
February 26, 2023 vs Washington Capitals
March 4, 2023 vs Philadelphia Flyers
March 11, 2023 vs New York Rangers
March 24, 2023 vs New Jersey Devils
April 13, 2023 vs Ottawa Senators
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