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Buffalo in USA Hockey Spotlight

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Buffalo’s ice hockey reputation takes another step forward Thursday evening when the 38th annual U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Dinner is held at HSBC Arena.

The annual event, being held in Buffalo for the first time, is set for 7 p.m.

Inductees include Art Berglund, Derian Hatcher, Kevin Hatcher, Dr. V. George Nagobads and Jeremy Roenick. Longtime ESPN SportsCenter anchor and hockey broadcaster Steve Levy will serve as Master of Ceremonies for the festivities.

Among those expected to attend are National Hockey League Commissioner Gary Bettman and the league’s deputy commissioner, Bill Daly. Bettman will also host his weekly radio program from the arena beginning at 6 p.m.

Other attendees will be USA Hockey President Ron DeGregorio and USA Hockey executive director Dave Ogrean; Darcy Regier, Buffalo Sabres general manager; Brian Burke, Toronto Maple Leafs general manager; Bob Nicholson, Hockey Canada president; and Paul Kelly, executive director of College Hockey Inc.

The 2010 U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Dinner is presented by Buffalo-based Rich Products Corp.
The dinner comes just a few months before Buffalo welcomes the 2011 IIHF World Junior Championship.