Team USA beat Japan 3-1 to win the bronze medal for USA at the 2008 International Paralympic Committee Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships in Marlborough, Mass.

Al Salomone scored two goals in the victory. 

Al finished with 9 points total to lead Team USA in scoring. Chris Manns had 8 points.

Great job and congratulations to all the Buffalo Sabres who participated -- Adam Page, Al, Brad Emmerson, Chris and Mike. 

Sunday May 4, 2008, 5 pm

Location: Rizzo's Banchetti Restaurant

550 North French Road

Amherst NY 14051

No charge for players, pushers and coaches

Adults: $15 per person

Children 10 and under: $12 each

Please return the flyers you've received to Linda Cutler with check made payable to:

WNY Physically Challenged Youth Inc.  

Deadline for payment and reservations is April 25. No exceptions 

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