ConnectLife Offers Sabres Playoff Tickets for Donors

Blood donation nonprofit holds raffle for coveted postseason tickets.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 6:12pm

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An abstract, energetic painting in neon colors depicting the blurred motion of a hockey player scoring a goal, conveying the excitement and passion of the Sabres' playoff run.ConnectLife's promotion taps into the community's excitement over the Sabres' long-awaited playoff return.Buffalo Today

ConnectLife, a nonprofit blood donation organization in Buffalo, New York, is offering Sabres playoff tickets as an incentive for donors who give blood during the month of April. All donors who contribute will be entered into a drawing to win tickets to the Sabres' first-round playoff games.

Why it matters

The Sabres' first postseason appearance in several years has generated significant excitement in the Buffalo community. ConnectLife's promotion aims to boost blood donations during a critical time while also rewarding loyal Sabres fans with the chance to attend highly coveted playoff games.

The details

ConnectLife is running the promotion throughout the month of April. Any individual who donates blood at a ConnectLife facility during this period will automatically be entered into a raffle to win tickets to the Sabres' first-round playoff games. The organization will randomly select several winners from the pool of April donors to receive the tickets.

  • The promotion runs during the entire month of April 2026.
  • The Sabres clinched a playoff berth on April 2, 2026.

The players

ConnectLife

A nonprofit blood donation organization based in Buffalo, New York.

Buffalo Sabres

A professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York, and a member of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Mattias Samuelsson

A defenseman for the Buffalo Sabres who scored a goal in a recent game against the Ottawa Senators.

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What they’re saying

“We're thrilled to be able to offer Sabres playoff tickets as an incentive for our donors. It's a great way to reward our community's generosity and support for the team.”

— Sarah Johnson, Director of Donor Engagement, ConnectLife

What’s next

ConnectLife will hold the drawing for the playoff ticket winners on April 30, 2026, one week before the Sabres' first playoff game.

The takeaway

ConnectLife's promotion demonstrates the power of community partnerships and creative incentives to drive blood donations, especially during high-demand periods like the Sabres' first playoff run in years. The chance to attend coveted postseason games is an exciting reward for loyal donors.