Highlights of Kids Takeover Day

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By Chris Ryndak
Sabres.com

The Buffalo Sabres hosted a Kids Takeover presented by NY's 529 College Savings Program on Sunday against the Los Angeles Kings.

Kids were a big part of the game, and some lucky young fans shared some game-day responsibilities.

McKenzie McCann, age 12, served as the Jr. Arena Host.

Everett Bado, age 8, was the Jr. PA Announcer.

Jr. Reporter Charlotte Whipple on the pregame show

Charlotte Whipple, age 9, was the Jr. Reporter. She interviewed Mark Pysyk and Peyton Krebs after practice earlier this week.

Jr. Reporter: Charlotte Whipple

Anna Allard, age 8, and Clayton Allard, age 6, helped out as the Jr. Social Media Editors.

Grace Sullivan, age 11, sang the national anthems.

Sixth graders at Heim Middle School in Williamsville illustrated player headshots that were featured throughout the game in-arena, on social media and the broadcast.
Click here to view the full gallery.
Kyle Okposo's kids got in on the action, too.

Odin Okposo reads starting lineup

His son Odin announced the starting lineup in the locker room.

Ellie Okposo interviews her dad on the broadcast

His daughter Ellie interviewed him on the broadcast.
Kevyn Adams even brought his son for a behind-the-scenes look at his job:

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