Andrej Sekera (Photo: Bill Wippert)

The Buffalo Sabres today announced an updated schedule for 2009 Training Camp through September 27. All HSBC Arena practices are free and open to the public, and select concession stands will be open. .

The Sabres will be rolling out the red carpet for their second home pre-season game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, September 23 at HSBC Arena.

Pre-game festivities will take place in the HSBC Arena Plaza beginning at 5 p.m. Fans will be able to cheer on their favorite players as they walk the red carpet prior to the game. Kevin Sylvester and Maria Genero will host the event, which will also include live music from McCarthyizm.

Tickets are still available with prices ranging from $20 to $45. All children 12 and under will receive 50 percent off all price levels with the purchase of an adult ticket. (Limit of four children’s tickets for each adult ticket purchased.) To purchase tickets by phone, call 1-888-223-6000, or click here to purchase online.

The Sabres are also offering a Family Packs for Wednesday’s game. Family Packs are offered in the 100, 200 and 300 levels and include four game tickets along with four hot dogs, four sodas, and one bag of popcorn. The package price for 100/200 level seats is $125. The 300 level package price is just $85. For more information or to order call 1-888-467-2273. Packages based upon ticket availability.

Buffalo Sabres Training Camp schedule (Sept. 18-27)

Friday, September 18	Practice: HSBC Arena, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Saturday, September 19	Buffalo at Detroit, 7 p.m.
Sunday, September 20	OFF
Monday, September 21	Buffalo at Washington, 7 p.m.
Tuesday, September 22	Practice: HSBC Arena, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Wednesday, September 23	Practice: HSBC Arena, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Toronto at Buffalo, 7 p.m.
Thursday, September 24	Practice: HSBC Arena, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Friday, September 25	Practice: HSBC Arena, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Saturday, September 26	Buffalo at Montreal, 7 p.m.
Sunday, September 27	Buffalo at Toronto, 7 p.m.

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