There's still no sign the NHL will play in Buffalo this season, but the AHL will.
The Rochester Americans announced today they are moving a home game to First Niagara Center. The Sabres' minor-league affiliate will host the Hamilton Bulldogs at 7:35 p.m. Oct. 23 at the foot of Washington Street. The game was originally scheduled to be held Oct. 21 in Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial.
Tickets will go on sale at 9 a.m. Sept. 28 at the First Niagara Center box office and at Tickets.com. Seats in the 100 Level Preferred locations and the 200 Club Level will be $25. Tickets in the 100 Level corners and ends are $20, and tickets in the 300 Level will cost $15.
The game will remain included in the Amerks' season ticket-holder package. Rochester fans who cannnot attend can trade the ticket for one to a future game or receive a refund.
---John Vogl