Meet Rick, the Buffalo Sabres' first team dog.
Based on an overwhelming number of fan responses, Rick is named after Sabres Hall-of-Fame play-by-play announcer Rick Jeanneret, who is in his final year calling games.
Rick the Team Dog is an (approximately) 8-month-old Newfoundland who was rescued by the Niagara County SPCA.
The Sabres have partnered with WNY Heroes and their Pawsitive for Heroes program to make Rick a member of the Sabres family this season.
Rick is currently being trained to be a service dog for a local veteran. The Buffalo Sabres Foundation is sponsoring Rick's training.
Sabres proudly introduce Rick as the franchise's 1st team dog
Team has partnered with WNY Heroes to foster puppy who is training to become a service dog
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