| During the summer of 2013, Canisius College announced a partnership with the Buffalo Sabres to play its home games at HARBORCENTER, a new $172 million facility built in downtown Buffalo.
History
Canisius began a new era of Golden Griffin hockey with the opening of HARBORCENTER on Oct. 31, 2014. Featured inside the $172 million facility is two NHL-size rinks, including an 1,800-seat arena where Canisius serves as the primary tenant. The facility also houses the team's state-of the art locker room, separate athletic training areas, a players lounge and the IMPACT Sports Performance Center.
HARBORCENTER also serves as a practice facility for the Buffalo Sabres as well as a home rink for the Buffalo Jr. Sabres of the OJHL and Erie Community College.
Opening Night Photo Gallery
HARBORCENTER Firsts
Opening Night Result: Canisius 3, Ohio State 3 (OT), 10/31/14 (Attendance: 2,000)
First Goal: Shane Conacher, Canisius vs. Ohio State, 10/31/14
First Canisius Win: Canisius 3, Air Force 1, 11/28/14
First Postseason Game: Canisius 2, Sacred Heart 0, 3/13/15
First Hat Trick: Matt Garbowsky, RIT vs. Canisius, 11/14/14
First Canisius Hat Trick: Ralph Cuddemi, vs. AIC, 12/6/14
First Shutout: Jordan Ruby, RIT vs. Canisius, 11/15/14
First Canisius Shutout: Keegan Asmundson, vs. Bentley, 1/17/15
Capacity
1,800
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