Sabres partner with Danforth to host Military Appreciation Night on Wednesday, Nov. 11

The Buffalo Sabres are proud to partner with Danforth to host Military Appreciation Night on Wednesday, Nov. 11 during the team’s game against the Tampa Bay Lightning. 

The annual night, which falls on Veterans Day, honors active and retired members of the United States Armed Forces.  

Tickets are still available. 

Here’s how we’ll be recognizing our nation’s heroes at this year’s game.

This year's guests of honor 

We’ll be welcoming 27 veterans to attend our practice on Nov. 10, where they’ll meet Sabres players and each receive a commemorative signed jersey.  

Each of the veterans will then be in attendance for the game on Wednesday.

Introducing the 2026-27 Sabres team dog 

Our new team dog will be unveiled the day of the game and will be in attendance to meet fans. The team dog program, now in its sixth year, is run in partnership with WNY Heroes and their Pawsitive for Heroes program.  

Each season, the Sabres' team dog is trained to be a service dog and paired with a local veteran.

Anthem singer and color guard 

Staff Sgt. Julie Mishler of the Heritage Band of America will perform the national anthems and colors will be presented by the Niagara Falls Air Force Honor Guard.

In the concourse 

Look for the following stations located throughout the KeyBank Center concourse: 

• Fans can write letters to veterans, which will be delivered to the Buffalo VA Medical Center later this month.  

• There will be an LED “Thank You Veterans” photo backdrop located atop the 100 Level escalators.  

• U.S. Military recruiting tables will be stationed in the concourse.

Commemorative challenge coins and special merchandise 

We’ll be selling commemorative Sabres-branded challenge coins for $15, with proceeds benefiting the Buffalo Sabres Foundation. 

Fans can also purchase special Military Appreciation Night apparel (including jerseys, headwear and pucks) at The Sabres Store. Military members will receive a 25-percent discount.