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HARBORCENTER opening faceoff photo View full image
A panoramic photo of the ice surface at LECOM Harborcenter View full image
Pictured is the ice at the Harbor Center where Canisius plays View full image
Griffs Draw Ohio State in HARBORCENTER Debut View full image
Griffs Hockey Moves into HARBORCENTER View full image
Pictured is the harbor center home locker room where Canisius plays View full image
An image of the 2013 Canisius hockey team View full image
The door to the Canisius locker room at harbor center View full image
The hockey team break room at the harbor center View full image
A sign showing Canisius hockeys best seasons View full image

LECOM Harborcenter

During the summer of 2013, Canisius College announced a partnership with the Buffalo Sabres to play its home games at Harborcenter, a state-of-the-art $172 million facility built in downtown Buffalo.

Parking
Parking for Canisius home hockey games can be found at the LECOM Harborcenter parking ramp and at additional public parking locations in the Canalside District. Parking is $5 for most games in the LECOM Harborcenter ramp. Please see the ramp attendant if there is a question about the posted cost. On nights when the “Permit Only” sign is displayed, Canisius hockey fans are advised to enter the LECOM Harborcenter ramp and ask the attendant for directions to the most convenient alternate site. Fans are also encouraged to take the subway to the LECOM Harborcenter. The final stop on the subway line is outside the LECOM Harborcenter.

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.

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 Hat Trick: Matt Garbowsky, RIT vs. Canisius, 11/14/14
First Canisius Hat Trick: Ralph Cuddemi, Canisius vs. AIC, 12/6/14
First Shutout: Jordan Ruby, RIT vs. Canisius, 11/15/14

Capacity
1,800

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