Whether you have seats right next to the glass or you’re in the last row of the 300s, there’s an electricity that shoots through the First Niagara Center when the Buffalo Sabres take to the ice. On top of NHL action, the center also houses fast-paced Buffalo Bandits indoor lacrosse. sabres.com / bandits.com
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How close are Buffalo Bisons players from making it to the major leagues? 90 minutes away. That’s because the Bisons are now the Triple-A minor league affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays, just over the border. In our opinion, the best way to celebrate this new partnership is to order some poutine (a Canadian classic of French fries smothered with gravy and cheese), now available alongside hot dogs and Cracker Jack at Coca-Cola Field concession stands. bisons.com
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TACKLE TAILGATING Win or lose on the field during Buffalo Bills games, fans bring their A-game in the parking lot of Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park. Be sure to arrive early to experience one of the NFL’s most lively tailgating scenes. buffalobills.com VIDEO: Meet a fan who grills food on the hood of a Pinto.
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