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Rapids Release Updated Schedule

January 20, 2006 - American Basketball Association (ABA)
Buffalo Silverbacks News Release


Buffalo, NY. The ABA Buffalo Rapids have released an updated schedule for the remainder of the team's inaugural season. The Rapids have won 6 out of their last 8 games and have an overall record of 8-11. Buffalo has had a big turnaround since the ownership transfer boosting their ABA Pit Bull Power Ranking to 15th overall. According to team management, "Our goal is to make the playoffs and if we keep playing as we have, we will." Their next game is Saturday at Strong Island Sound. The team will return home for a three-game stretch playing Feb 1, 3 and 5 at Park Private School. Announcements will be forthcoming for locations of future Rapids' home games. Timothy Simko, Director of Promotions for the team added, "The Rapids organization would like to thank the Buffalo area and fans for their continued support and we look forward to a bright future. We appreciate your hanging with us."

Jan 21: Buffalo at Strong Island Sound Jan 26: Buffalo at Rochester RazorSharks Feb 1 : Montreal Matrix at Buffalo Feb 3 : Boston Frenzy at Buffalo Feb 5 : Strong Island Sound at Buffalo Feb 8-11 All Star Break - BankAtlantic Center, Sunrise, Florida Feb 19: Strong Island Sound at Buffalo Feb 25: Buffalo at Boston Frenzy Mar 4: Buffalo at Harlem Strong Dogs Mar 5: Newark Express at Buffalo Mar 7: Buffalo at Rochester RazorSharks

Simko added, "And we might even add a few additional home and away games. We're working on it now. For more information, call Timothy Simko at 716 952 7249 or visit www.buffalorapids.com or www.abalive.com.

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