Buffalo Steel Officially Announced as Newest Addition to the USPHL

ASM Hockey Group has officially announced the launch of the Buffalo Steel, a new junior hockey organization set to begin play for the upcoming season. The program will field two teams, including one in the United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) Premier Division and one in the USPHL J18 Division.

The Buffalo Steel will call PNY North Sports Arena home, further expanding ASM Hockey Group’s footprint in the junior hockey landscape and strengthening player development opportunities in Western New York.

The organization aims to provide players with a highly competitive environment focused on advancement, exposure, and long-term development both on and off the ice. Additional details regarding the team’s coaching staff, hockey operations personnel, and front office will be announced at a later date.

“Western New York has an incredible hockey culture, and we’re excited to bring the Buffalo Steel to the area,” said Joe Tarpy. “Our goal is to build a program that players, families, and the community can be proud of while creating a strong development path within the USPHL. We believe Buffalo is the perfect place to grow something special.”

The Buffalo Steel become the latest addition to ASM Hockey Group’s growing hockey operations portfolio, joining a network focused on player advancement, development, and creating new opportunities for athletes at multiple levels of junior hockey.

More information regarding player recruitment, camps, team branding, and organizational staff announcements will be released in the coming weeks.