Get ready for a scary good celebration.
The Buffalo Sabres are commemorating the 20th anniversary of one of the most unforgettable years in franchise history with a 2005-06 Reunion Night presented by Ticketmaster during the game against the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday, Jan. 15.
Several members of the 2005-06 team will be in attendance for a special pregame celebration and appearances throughout the night. As part of our Throwback Thursday series, the Sabres will wear their black and red jerseys and the game will feature 2000’s-era elements.
A full lineup of guests will be announced at a later date.
The 2005-06 Sabres shocked the NHL with a 110-point season, driven by a fast, balanced roster that featured 11 different players with at least 40 points. The team was led by co-captains Chris Drury and Daniel Briere but was littered with fan favorites such as leading point scorer Maxim Afinogenov; rookies Jason Pominville and Thomas Vanek; shootout ace Ales Kotalik; highlight-reel winger Tim Connolly; and Sabres Hall of Fame goaltender Ryan Miller, among several others.
Here’s more of what you can expect from the reunion:
Pennant Giveaway
The organization will hand out collectible 2005-06 themed pennants at each of the seven Throwback Thursday games, including 2005-06 Reunion Night.
Every fan in attendance for 2005-06 Reunion Night will receive a collectable pennant. At other Throwback Thursday games, pennants will be handed out to the first 5,000 fans in attendance.
The full list of Throwback Thursday games is as follows:
• Nov. 6 vs. St. Louis – 7 p.m.
• Dec. 18 vs. Philadelphia – 7:30 p.m.
• Jan. 15 vs. Montreal – 7 p.m. (2005-06 Reunion Night)
• Jan. 29 vs. Los Angeles – 7 p.m.
• Feb. 5 vs. Pittsburgh – 7 p.m.
• March 12 vs. Washington – 7 p.m.
• April 9 vs. Columbus – 7 p.m.
Pregame Celebration
Welcome back several of your favorite players as they take the ice for a special celebration prior to puck drop.
Pregame Happy Hour
Each Throwback Thursday game – including 2005-06 Reunion Night – will feature a pregame happy hour in the Blue Zone beginning when doors open and running until puck drop.
The happy hour will include 16-ounce cans of Labatt Blue and Blue Light available for $7.16.
Doug Allen National Anthem
Doug Allen, a mainstay at Sabres games during the 2000s, will sing the national anthem for 2005-06 Reunion Night and every Throwback Thursday game.
Ryan Miller’s Catwalk for Charity
With his 2005-06 teammates in town, Ryan Miller will host his annual on Catwalk for Charity event on Friday, Jan. 16.
