Thomas Vanek

Sabres owner Terry Pegula wants to keep former Sioux Falls Stampede star Thomas Vanek and goalie Ryan Miller in Buffalo beyond next season, while acknowledging both players will have a say in determining their futures.

Time off and a brief but sweet homecoming last fall did wonders for former Stampede star Thomas Vanek. It was a European vacation Vanek credits for rekindling his passion for the game and helping him rediscover his scoring touch with the Buffalo Sabres.

Former Stampede standout lights the lamp three times

Former Stampede star off to a great start in NHL

Nine former Sioux Falls Stampede players were on NHL opening day rosters when the league officially kicked off the 2012-13 season Saturday afternoon.

Former Sioux Falls Stampede forward Thomas Vanek of the Buffalo Sabres is returning to North America after completing an 11-game stint playing for his hometown team in Graz, Austria.