As part of the multi-year agreement, Choice One has been named the official telecommunications provider for the Buffalo Sabres.
Additionally, Choice One's subsidiary, Choice One OnLine will redesign the Sabres' official website.
The Buffalo Sabres and Choice One have also agreed to a marketing sponsorship to promote Choice One's association with the team for the duration of the agreement.
The sponsorship agreement includes special events and promotions, game tickets and advertising. Choice One will also co-sponsor the Buffalo Sabres regular season games and training camps in Rochester, New York.
"Our telecommunications service and our website are vital to the success of the Buffalo Sabres organization," commented Dan DiPofi, chief operating officer for the Buffalo Sabres.
"We needed a business partner who could do it all. Choice One presented us with a true bundled solution-voice and data telecommunications and web development-backed by a team of knowledgeable people committed to providing us with outstanding service.
"Through their sponsorship of our Rochester-based events, Choice One has demonstrated its commitment to the Buffalo Sabres organization and to this partnership. Choice One's strong presence and reputation throughout Western New York will help us achieve our goal of making the Buffalo Sabres a regional team."
Choice One also has multi-year agreements with the Buffalo Bills, Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers.
Communications provider Choice One has entered into a strategic partnership with NHL team the Buffalo Sabres.
