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3 days ago
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How Buffalo's new stadium is blocking out the elements?
The post How Buffalo's new stadium is blocking out the elements? appeared first on ClutchPoints. Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen recently got an exclusive first look at the team's new Highmark Stadium, and one specific design feature immediately caught his attention. While the massive construction project continues just across the street from the stadium the team has called home for decades, the new venue promises top-tier facilities and significant infrastructure upgrades. But more intriguingly, it was deliberately designed to eliminate one of the team's most stubborn competitors on the field – the wind. During the tour, specifically relating to Allen, team owner Terry Pegula stated that the stadium was built to allow the wind to have no impact on the game, proudly stating that they 'scienced the wind out.' In the most recent episode of HBO's hit series Hard Knocks, the cameras followed Allen as he explored the under-construction stadium and took in all the modern innovations being incorporated into its design. The new Highmark Stadium will feature a large canopy that shields most fans from extreme weather conditions like heavy rain or snow, while still allowing natural elements to fall onto the field. This design helps preserve the gritty game-day atmosphere Buffalo is known for. Still, the standout innovation is its wind control system. Without proper engineering, swirling gusts could easily enter and disrupt gameplay. Thanks to strategically placed perforations and precise architectural calculations, those issues are expected to be eliminated entirely. During the visit, Allen also had the chance to check out the layout of the future locker room and the upgraded training and recovery areas. These new facilities will include a functioning sauna, steam room, hydrotherapy zones, and cold tubs to help players perform at their best and recover more efficiently throughout the season. Pegula even joked that the new sauna 'actually gets hot,' a nod to a common complaint among players about the old one never reaching the right temperature. The team is set to play one final season in their current home, which has been in use since the 1970s, before officially moving into the new venue. For Allen and the entire franchise, the transition represents far more than a simple change of location — it's a symbolic evolution that blends modern innovation with the team's historic resilience, all while leaving behind Buffalo's infamous swirling winds. Related: Bills CB Maxwell Hairston's injury featured in emotional mic'd up Hard Knocks scene Related: Bills OC Joe Brady's 'cussing' grabs attention on Hard Knocks
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Climate
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Buffalo Bills engineered certain weather patterns out of new stadium
Buffalo Bills engineered certain weather patterns out of new stadium originally appeared on The Sporting News The Buffalo Bills are getting set to play their final season at Highmark Stadium, the stadium they've called home since 1973. The new stadium, which is being built right across the street from the current one, is near completion and will open in 2026. On top of it being the new home of the Bills, the new stadium has a few new quirks to help prevent mother nature from taking over games. The stadium features several canopy covers to keep fans out out the snow and rain while also making sure the precipitation makes it to the field. Team owner Terry Pegula also explained to Josh Allen during a video recorded during the two's tour of the stadium that it was engineered to keep out the wind. The Bills had a noteworthy wind game back in 2022 against the New England Patriots in which New England won where Mac Jones only threw three passes due to the extremely windy conditions. Follow The Sporting News on WhatsAppBuffalo Bills sign former Army captain NFL insider hints that Buffalo Bills, James Cook extension is almost done Buffalo Bills sign Super Bowl champion defensive end ahead of preseason opener Buffalo Bills GM Brandon Beane puts pressure on James Cook NFL insider drops bombshell on Buffalo Bills RB James Cook contract negotiations
Washington Post
05-08-2025
- Business
- Washington Post
Seneca Nation purchases Rochester Knighthawks lacrosse franchise
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Seneca Nation has purchased the National Lacrosse League's Rochester Knighthawks, replacing Buffalo Bills and Sabres owners Terry and Kim Pegula. The Seneca Nation, a sovereign Native American nation, has roots in western New York, where Rochester is located. The Knighthawks made the announcement on Tuesday. 'Our ancestors were the first people to share the game of lacrosse with the world,' Seneca Nation President J. Conrad Seneca said. 'It was gifted to them by the Creator as a spiritual game and a game of healing. The Seneca Nation is thrilled to celebrate our connection to the Creator's Game and to this community by keeping the Knighthawks in Rochester, where we look forward to building a bright future rooted in the team's winning tradition.'
Yahoo
05-08-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Seneca Nation purchases Rochester Knighthawks lacrosse franchise
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — The Seneca Nation has purchased the National Lacrosse League's Rochester Knighthawks, replacing Buffalo Bills and Sabres owners Terry and Kim Pegula. The Seneca Nation, a sovereign Native American nation, has roots in western New York, where Rochester is located. The Knighthawks made the announcement on Tuesday. 'Our ancestors were the first people to share the game of lacrosse with the world," Seneca Nation President J. Conrad Seneca said. "It was gifted to them by the Creator as a spiritual game and a game of healing. The Seneca Nation is thrilled to celebrate our connection to the Creator's Game and to this community by keeping the Knighthawks in Rochester, where we look forward to building a bright future rooted in the team's winning tradition.' Terry Pegula helped the team find new ownership. The Pegulas chose to sell the Knighthawks in June to focus on the other NLL team the family owns, the three-time defending champion Buffalo Bandits. The Knighthawks are coming off a third straight trip to the National Lacrosse League Playoffs after winning a franchise record-tying 10 games. Forward Connor Fields became first player in team history to win the NLL's Most Valuable Player Award. Knighthawks general manager Dan Carey will continue to lead the organization and will add president to his title. ___ AP sports:
Associated Press
05-08-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Seneca Nation purchases Rochester Knighthawks lacrosse franchise
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — The Seneca Nation has purchased the National Lacrosse League's Rochester Knighthawks, replacing Buffalo Bills and Sabres owners Terry and Kim Pegula. The Seneca Nation, a sovereign Native American nation, has roots in western New York, where Rochester is located. The Knighthawks made the announcement on Tuesday. 'Our ancestors were the first people to share the game of lacrosse with the world,' Seneca Nation President J. Conrad Seneca said. 'It was gifted to them by the Creator as a spiritual game and a game of healing. The Seneca Nation is thrilled to celebrate our connection to the Creator's Game and to this community by keeping the Knighthawks in Rochester, where we look forward to building a bright future rooted in the team's winning tradition.' Terry Pegula helped the team find new ownership. The Pegulas chose to sell the Knighthawks in June to focus on the other NLL team the family owns, the three-time defending champion Buffalo Bandits. The Knighthawks are coming off a third straight trip to the National Lacrosse League Playoffs after winning a franchise record-tying 10 games. Forward Connor Fields became first player in team history to win the NLL's Most Valuable Player Award. Knighthawks general manager Dan Carey will continue to lead the organization and will add president to his title. ___ AP sports:
