As the holiday season kicks into full gear, the Buffalo Beauts delivered a 3-1 gift to a rowdy crowd on home ice at HarborCenter. The win came mere hours after a disappointing loss across the street, making victory for the near-sellout that much sweeter.
The importance of the game was perhaps lost among the news that the team had altered its DNA in a huge way, relieving the coaching staff of its duties. The team headed into the night with third place on the line - a loss was a slide in the standings, and a win kept them at pace with the league’s top teams.