New Season Begins

The Buffalo Saints 18U AAA and 16U AAA are preparing for the start of the season.  First practice begins at 6:30 am at the Nichols Rink.  Check back for updates on the season.  We promise to do a better job updating results.

Saints Midgets Enjoy Successful Tryout

Over 40 players turned out for the Saints Midget programs, and 35 contracts were handed out to solidify this year's 16U and 18U tournament bound Saints midget teams.  The coaching staffs are excited abou the prospects and look forward to working with a very talented group this season.  Official rosters will be announced shortly.

Sectionals - Day 3

The 18U Saints played in the semifinal game versus West Seneca and advanced to the finals with a 4-1 win.  Goals were scored by James Randaccio, Matt Benedict, Lucas Walsh and Kevin Kirisits.  Brandond Mueller stopped 14 for the win.

In the nightcap, the Saints took on cross town rival, the Buffalo Regals.  The Regals came out on top of this one with a 4-3 victory.  Ryan Stayner, Matt Benedict, and Nick Smith scored for the Saints.  Peter Dudek stopped 32 in the loss.  Both teams played well, and both will advance to states in March.

Sectionals Day 2

The 18U team managed a tie with Amherst to advance to teh semifinals of the sectional tournament.  Charlie Stein, Kevin Kirisits and Avery Coppins all scored while Peter Dudek stopped 38.

Sectionals - Day 1

The 18U team is off to a strong start at sectionals.  In the first game, the 18U defeated Wheatfield 9-2.  Although it took some time to get going, the Saints scored 6 goals in the third period.  Goals were scored by Ryan Stayner (2), James Randaccio (2), Avery Coppins (2), Sean Malone, Patrick Thompson, and Kevin Kirisits.  Peter Dudek picked up the win making 18 saves.

The second game of the night featured a matchup with the Buffalo Regals 18U.  As expected it was a tight checking game with both teams playing great defense.  The score ended 1-1 with James Randaccio scoring the lone Saints goal.  Brandon Mueller made 24 saves in the game.

The 18U plays Amherst at 1:00 on Sunday.  The winner of the game will advance to the crossover round on Monday.


The 16U started the weekend playing Wheatfield and falling 6-0.  They rebounded in game 2 of the day tying West Seneca 4-4.  Mike Ederer scored 3 goals, and Luke Yerkovich scored one.  Max Rosenthal made 20 saves in the game.

The 16U plays Amherst at 2:00 and the Regals at 8:00 on Sunday.

Saints 18U Too Much for Hamilton

The Saints 18U defeated the Hamilton Jr. Bulldogs 4-1 today at the Buffalo Regals Columbus Day Tournament.  Highlighting the game was a gutsy effort by 8 players who, due to a scheduling conflict with soccer and golf, were forced to play the last 25 minutes of the game.  Matt Benedict put the Saints on the board early, and Nick Smith padded the lead before the first half ended.  When the second half started, the Saints took the ice with 8 players and 2 goaltenders.  Hamilton finally found the net with 10 minutes left in the game, but Matt Benedict added his second of the game to push the lead to 3-1.  Tommy Mediak capped off the game with a great individual effort to finish the scoring at 4-1.  Peter Dudek was strong with 18 saves in the game. 

The Saints will face the Amherst 18U AAA on Thursday, Oct. 14.  The puck drops at 8:50pm at the Northtown Center.

Saints Get Back on Track Defeating OHA 2-1

It was a dogfight from start to finish, but the Saints found a way to get it done en route to a 2-1 victory over Ontario Hockey Academy.  Ontario struck first scoring an early shorthanded goal, but Brandon Mueller shut the door from that point forward.  Charlie Stein tied teh game when he capitalized on an OHA turnover.  Tom Mediak netted the gamewinner when he buried a rebound on a goalmouth scramble.  Mueller finised the game with 24 saves, many of them outstanding. 

The victory improves the Saints record to 11-5-2 on the season.