10th annual Backyard Classic takes place at Canalside

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Hockey players were out in force in downtown Buffalo this weekend.
Canalside hosted the 10th annual Backyard Classic.
Since it started, the three-on-three hockey tournament has had 175 teams, 500 players, and has raised more than $75,000.
The original tournament was held in a backyard and had 24 participants.
The tournament moved to Canalside two years ago.
“It’s a combination of a uniqueness of being in downtown Buffalo and being able to do it outsi