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"It's a great experience for our kids," Buffalo Jr. Sabre
playing [in the All-American Prospects Game] some of our kids have played with and playing at the Sabres facility is quite an honor for them. It's a first for many of them." Mondoux awarded Sucese
player of the game helmet for his efforts, but the team's
Mondoux said. "Some of the kids
coach Mike
more than anything Sucese was just happy to be playing in front of his family and friends. "It was a good opportunity to play in front of the home crowd, having the family come out and our friends," he said. "Just good to be out there." Jr. Bruins coach John Flaherty said that regardless of the final score it was a game and an experience his players will never forget. "We tried to keep them focused on they had a game to play but you could see them
looking around and looking up in awe," Flaherty said. "It was nice for the players. They can say the played here. Our goalies can say they were in the same crease as Ryan Miller." "We were honored when the Jr. Sabres
called and for our guys it's extra special," Flaherty added. "They get a chance to play in this building but they also get a chance to play in front of a lot of guys (scouts) that are watching. Exposure wise and experience wise it's an amazing thing." N
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