{"id":73390,"date":"2026-03-19T21:18:25","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T01:18:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/?p=73390"},"modified":"2026-03-19T21:18:25","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T01:18:25","slug":"batavia-battle-of-the-badges-batavia-police-vs-batavia-fire-hockey-game-set-for-march-29th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2026\/03\/19\/batavia-battle-of-the-badges-batavia-police-vs-batavia-fire-hockey-game-set-for-march-29th\/","title":{"rendered":"BATAVIA\/Battle of the Badges: Batavia Police vs. Batavia Fire hockey game set for March 29th"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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File photo 2025 Battle of the Badges game<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Press release<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Batavia, NY \u2013 Get ready for an exciting night on the ice as the Batavia Police Department takes on the Batavia Fire Department in the 5th annual Battle of the Badges on Sunday March 29, with puck drop at 6:30 PM. Doors will open at 5:30 PM at the David M. McCarthy Memorial Ice Arena 22 Evans Street.\"\ud83c\udfd2\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Battle of the Badges has become a great local tradition, bringing the community together for a fun and competitive night supporting our local heroes. This year\u2019s game is expected to be a true spectacle as the Batavia Police and Batavia Fire hit the ice for bragging rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Proceeds donated to the “Best Supporter of the rink”\u00a0The David M. McCarthy Memorial Foundation. The McCarthy Foundation has generously donated to many families, sports clubs, events and individuals in the community including us here at the rink, to help purchase ice skates. Come on down and show some support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\ud83c\udf9f\" Tickets: $10 https:\/\/apps.daysmartrecreation.com\/dash\/x\/…<\/a> You can also buy at the door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a0Kids 12 & under: Free admission<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Concessions will be open, adult beverages will be available for purchase<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\ud83c\udf9f\" 50\/50 raffle during the event<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fans of all ages are encouraged to come out, cheer loudly, and support both departments as they battle it out in this exciting rivalry game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2026 Rosters<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83d\ude92\" Lt. Bob Tedford #37 (Team Captain)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83d\ude92\" Capt. Michael Morris #38<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83d\ude92\" Lt. Craig Huntoon #56<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83d\ude92\" FF. Mark Sacheli #36<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83d\ude92\" FF. Matt Morasco #15<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83d\ude92\" FF. Josh Mcarthy #52<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83d\ude92\" FF Ferdinando Paplia #54<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83d\ude92\" FF Tyler Prospero<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83d\ude92\" FF Andy LaForce #54 Buffalo Airport<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\ud83e\udd45\" Guest Goalie Leo Gray #31<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\ud83d\udc6e\" Connor Borchert<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\ud83d\udc6e\" Cj Lindsay<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\ud83d\udc6e\" Steve Quider<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\ud83d\udc6e\"Chance Hutson<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\ud83d\udc6e\" Bryan Moscicki<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\ud83d\udc6e\" Arick Perkins<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\ud83d\udc6e\"Steve Cronmiller<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\ud83d\udc6e\"Connor Sprada<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\ud83d\udc6e\"John Gombos<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\ud83d\udc6e\"Adam Tucker<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\ud83e\udd45\" Goalie Ricky Messmer<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

File photo 2025 Battle of the Badges game Press release Batavia, NY \u2013 Get ready for an exciting night on the ice as the Batavia Police Department takes on the Batavia Fire Department in the 5th annual Battle of the Badges on Sunday March 29, with puck drop at 6:30 \u2026<\/p>\n

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