In June 1991, Buffalo hosted the National Hockey League draft. I made plans with my friend Harry to watch it in person at old Memorial Auditorium. The big event would take place on a Saturday and it was free to the public.

Peter Corrigan, of Buffalo, got to rub shoulders with some NHL big-shots.

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