Buffalo, N.Y. (WGR 550/WBEN) – The Buffalo Sabres have announced their theme nights for the upcoming 2023-24 season, but the biggest news for many fans is the return of the black and red "goathead" sweaters for another year.
The Sabres are slated to wear the "goathead" uniforms for 15 games this season. The only game that has been announced at this time is Saturday, Oct. 21 against the New York Islanders when the team hosts "Back to Black and Red" night at the arena.
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The home opener on Thursday, Oct. 12 against the New York Rangers will feature the traditional "Party in the Plaza", as well as the Blue and Gold Carpet as the players arrive.
Hockey Fights Cancer Night is slated for Friday, Nov. 10 against the Minnesota Wild.
Kids will be taking over the arena again on Saturday, Jan. 20 for an afternoon tilt against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Military Appreciation Night is slated for Thursday, Feb. 15 against the Florida Panthers.
Pride Night will take place on Thursday, March 14 against the Islanders, and Fan Appreciation Night will take place on Thursday, April 11 against the Washington Capitals - the team's final home game of the regular season.
Training camp is coming up soon, but before that, the Sabres will host its annual Prospects Challenge at Harborcenter starting Friday, Sept. 15. Buffalo will play games on Friday, Saturday and Monday before camp likely begins later that week.
You’ll be able to hear all three games on WGR and The Bet 1520 with me, Brian Koziol and Brayton Wilson on the call starting Sept. 15 against the Montreal Canadiens with a 7 p.m. ET faceoff.
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