The Buffalo Sabres were halfway through their practice on the rink in Ralph Wilson Stadium on Monday afternoon when coach Lindy Ruff canned the monotonous drills and let his players play shinny.
I wanted them to get back the feeling of playing pond hockey, Ruff explained. It felt like the right thing to do, and they had a great time. Millionaire pros were acting like kids. That was awesome, it really was, Ruff said of the unique outdoor experience.
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