Kevin Hayes

Buffalo

News Reporter at Spectrum News 1 Central NY

News Reporter at Spectrum News Buffalo

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Articles

UB women Bulls finish 'dancing' with WNIT title, program records

2 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Kevin Hayes

AMHERST, N.Y. — Buffalo (30-7) won five games in a row, setting a new program record in postseason play, after a loss to Toledo in the semifinals of the Mid-American Conference Tournament to claim its first WNIT crown after an 88-84 win over Troy at Alumni Arena on Saturday. "We were going to build it. And you guys showed up for us. We love you. Appreciate you," said UB head coach Becky Burke. Everything that led up to the trophy, confetti and cutting down the nets was passion, hard work and grit.
Split time for Rosén bodes well for Amerks' Calder Cup run

2 weeks ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Kevin Hayes

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — While the Buffalo Sabres' season might not be going as well as they expected, one of the organization’s top prospects, who has spent time back and forth on the Thruway this year, is giving them a bit of hope. The Rochester Americans are eyeing up another crack at the AHL's top prize - the Calder Cup.
Young vet Erik Brännström helps fuel Amerks Calder Cup quest

1 month ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Kevin Hayes

ROCHESTER, N.Y. —The roster of the Rochester Americans is comprised of players from around the globe, including a Swedish former first-round pick, Erik Brännström. It’s been a wild ride from a small town in Sweden to now spearheading the Americans chase the Calder Cup trophy en route to yet another NHL stint for Brännström. “It’s been fun for me,” he said. “Skilled players, fast-paced team. So it’s been great so far.”Like many others in the NHL system, a lot of young talent played juniors abroad.
CNY swimmer brings D-I talents to MAC championship meet

1 month ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Kevin Hayes

AMHERST, N.Y. — The weather is starting to come around but all winter long, athletes from Buffalo to the Big Apple have been doing their thing in the pool. Schools from across the country brought some international and local talent to Buffalo for some “MAC-tion” at the Mid Atlantic Conference championship swim meet.
Devon Levi embraces time, success with Amerks

2 months ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Kevin Hayes

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Devon Levi is feeling right at home under the lights of Blue Cross Arena. "There's so much culture in this rink," Levi said. "And it's really cool to be a part of."The Blue Cross Arena is a major part of the hockey journey. "It's kind of like a movie where the main character goes through a lot of adversity at first," he said.
'There's brighter things in the future': Bills players look to next season

2 months ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Kevin Hayes

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — It seemed as though most of the world was leaning on the Buffalo Bills to curtail the Kansas City Chiefs' bid for a three-peat. The final score Sunday night meant Monday was locker room cleanout day at 1 Bills Drive in Orchard Park. The message out of the locker room for the last couple of weeks has been 'just one point more than our opponents' and getting the job done.
From Kansas to Buffalo: Bills legend Steve Tasker looks ahead to conference game

2 months ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Kevin Hayes

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — So many cities across New York state are filled with a diverse population. That goes for where your family comes from and just a bit of what pro sports teams you root for. Buffalo Bills legend and seven-time All-Pro Steve Tasker, who you might be curious to know used to be a Kansas City Chiefs fan, long before he came to loving embrace of Western New York.
Bills' Fans of the Year excited for playoff showdown with Kansas City

Jan 22, 2025 | spectrumlocalnews.com | Kevin Hayes

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Another year, another deep run into the playoffs for the Buffalo Bills. And at almost every media availability, they credit the fans. You might know them as Derrick Norman or Richard Peterson. Bills fans know them as Chefs Norm and Chef Poo. "I grew up in the city of Buffalo, born and raised here,” said Chef Norm. “And, ever since I've been a kid, I've been a football fanatic.”"I went to a couple games as a youngster," said Chef Poo. "A couple of epic games.
'Twas the night before the playoffs: Meet Bobby Buffalo and the Herd

Jan 11, 2025 | spectrumlocalnews.com | Kevin Hayes

TONAWANDA, N.Y. — The Buffalo Bills are still in the gift-giving mood as they look to put the Denver Broncos on the naughty list and send them back home with some coal in their stockings. So if Christmas, Hannukah and Kwanzaa were so long ago, why would we talk to this man who looks like he’d say ho, ho, ho? "We just love representing our team wherever we go," said Paul Flick, or Bobby Buffalo as he's known in the Bills Mafia. "People of all ages have experienced the highest of highs," he said.
Proposed 'SNOW Act' aims to bring federal support after winter storms

Dec 30, 2024 | spectrumlocalnews.com | Kevin Hayes

From the lake-effect machines that batter Buffalo's Southtowns, the Finger Lakes region, the Southern Tier and the remnants that crash the Capital Region down to the Hudson Valley, we know Mother Nature is nothing to discount. Rep. Tim Kennedy (NY-26) and others in offices across New York state do too, and come the next legislative session, there could be some meaningful change for preparation and recovery.