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Women's Lacrosse Players' Father Inducted into Buffalo Sabres Hall of Fame

Mike Foligno, the father of Cara and Lisa Foligno of the Canisius College women's lacrosse team, was inducted into the Buffalo Sabres Hall of Fame Tuesday night at HSBC Arena.

Cara Foligno (right), who wears jersey number 17, the same number as her father wore in Buffalo, is a senior defender and captain for the Golden Griffins, while Lisa is a sophomore midfielder.

Mike Foligno spent 10 seasons with the Buffalo Sabres and played in 664 games, tallying 511 points on 247 goals and 264 assists. In 1985, he collected career highs in goals (41) assists (39) and points (80).

He served as the Sabres' captain from 1989-91 and is now the coach of the Sudbury Wolves of the Ontario Hockey League.
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Players Mentioned

Cara Foligno

#17 Cara Foligno

D
5' 5"
Junior
Lisa Foligno

#16 Lisa Foligno

M
5' 3"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Cara Foligno

#17 Cara Foligno

5' 5"
Junior
D
Lisa Foligno

#16 Lisa Foligno

5' 3"
Freshman
M