Melissa Kania

Graduating from Buffalo State College in May 2012 with a B.A. in Journalism. Hockey means everything to me, so naturally I strive to make a career by combining the two. Buffalo Sabres & Rochester Americans pride. Also a growing fan of the OHL's Erie Otters and Niagara Ice Dogs, and slowly getting into junior hockey more and more. I also write for TMM and cover the Toronto Maple Leafs for Aerys Sports. Constantly looking for new challenges and opportunities!

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Free Agent Friday: Brennan & Biega

T.J. Brennan and Alex Biega are two young defensemen with very little NHL experience. Both spent this past season with the Rochester Americans of the AHL and are set to become restricted free agents on…Read More

Tweet, Tweet!: A Guide to the Buffalo Sabres on Twitter

It’s been just over a month since the Sabres’ season officially ended – how are you coping with the offseason? As the playoffs continue, many fans turn to the playoffs or watching other…Read More

Free Agents: Sulzer, Turnbull

Alexander Sulzer is the newest man on the Sabres’ defense core, but will it last or was he just a rental player? Meanwhile, rookie Travis Turnbull has been with the Buffalo team for several years…Read More

Prospects Continue in CHL Playoffs

Playoffs in the CHL are in full swing, as the league finals (OHL, WHL, QMJHL) begin Thursday en route to the Mastercard Memorial Cup, and a trio of Sabres prospects are in the running for the championship.…Read More

Free Agent Friday: Jochen Hecht

Think back to Sabres’ rosters of past years. Three seasons ago, six seasons ago, ten seasons ago – all the way back to 2002. While plenty of players have come and gone, Jochen Hecht remains.…Read More

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Amerks Fall to Marlies, 3-0

It wasn’t an easy road; the Amerks’ fight to the playoffs lasted until nearly the end of…Read More

Free Agent Friday: Brad Boyes

This weekly series will feature (one or more) players eligible to become free agents from the Buffalo…Read More

Up and Coming: Travis Turnbull

Travis Turnbull was never drafted into the NHL, but he’s certainly found a spot in the Buffalo…Read More

A Season’s End: The Recap

Two words can sum up this season for the Buffalo Sabres: injury and inconsistency. The team saw a lot…Read More

Not-So-Rapid Reactions: Penguins, Leafs

Two games, two days, two losses – all leaving the Sabres now two points out of a playoff spot.…Read More

Szczechura Shines on Amerks

It was August 9, 2011 when the Sabres announced they had signed two players to one-year contracts: Michael Ryan and Paul Szczechura. Ryan had previously played in the Buffalo organization, but many fans…Read More

Pre-Game Skate: Washington Capitals

At any point in the season, you can say “Oh, this is a big game tonight.” Tonight’s game against the Washington Capitals really fits the bill, as the two teams are tied for eighth place…Read More

Amerks Weekend: 4-3′s the Word

The Rochester Americans are now second in the North Division and seventh in the conference with 75 points after taking three of a possible four points this past weekend in games against Binghamton and…Read More

Myers faces Shanahan

Sabres defenseman Tyler Myers scored the game-winning goal in overtime last night to win the game over the Montreal Canadiens, but today, he may be in a bit of hot water with the NHL. Myers has a hearing…Read More

Pre-Game Skate: Montreal Canadiens

Although the Montreal Canadiens hold the fifteenth and final spot in the Eastern Conference, they have one thing the Sabres lack: a 30-goal scorer. Max Pacioretty is one player that the Sabres will have…Read More

PreGame Skate: San Jose Sharks

Five points separate the Buffalo Sabres from a playoff spot right now. With 19 games left in the regular season, it isn’t over. After a commanding 2-0 win over the Anaheim Ducks, the Sabres are…Read More

Getting to Know: Cody Hodgson

Sabres fans may or may not know Cody Hodgson’s name – but it’s one they’ll all have to learn, as we welcome the newest player to the Buffalo organization, thanks to an active trade…Read More

GameDay Preview: New York Rangers

After a hard-earned shootout win over the Boston Bruins last night, the Sabres are back at it again tonight. This time, they’re headed to the Big Apple to face the New York Rangers (38-15-6) in one…Read More

PreGame Skate: Boston Bruins

The oh-so-loved Boston Bruins are in town to face the Sabres in a 7:30 match-up tonight at First Niagara Center. This is the fourth time the division rivals have met this season, and it won’t be…Read More

Sabres Introduce New Mobile App

The Sabres today announced the introduction of the new Buffalo Sabres mobile application, now available for iPhone, Blackerry and Droid. The app will provide such information as team schedules, game…Read More

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