Area first responders are lacing up their skates and hitting the ice to play hockey against each other. This Friday and Saturday April 22 and 23, 12 teams made up of police officers and fire fighters will play in the Police and Fire Hockey Tournament at the Harbor Center.

They protect us every day but can they protect their net? Buffalo Police and Fire, Niagara Falls Police and Fire, and companies from Tonawanda, Batavia, Lackawanna and more will participate in the tournament.

The Police and Fire Hockey Tournament is highlighted by a pair of friendly rivalry match-ups on Friday:

6:00 PM: Buffalo Police vs. Buffalo Fire
7:00 PM: Niagara Falls Police and Fire vs. Niagara County Sheriffs

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