I know that we are in the middle of the summer and you may not be thinking hockey yet. However the Binghamton Senators have been busy this off season.

First it was announced that the club has signed head coach Luke Richardson to a one-year contract extension. Also receiving one-year extensions are assistant coaches Steve Stirling and Matt Meacham. That's awesome news and to find out more go here.

Now the Binghamton Senators have released five guaranteed home game dates, including the 2013-2014 home opener set for Saturday, October 5th.  The remaining dates for the 76 Game schedule will be released in August.

Besides the opener, you can join the B-Sens the Saturday after Thanksgiving for a November 30th contest. Their annual post-Christmas celebration will take place again Thursday, December 26th and you can catch some hockey on New Years Eve at the Arena Tuesday, December 31st before the ball drops.

The complete listing of dates are:

Saturday, October 5th (Home Opener!!),  Friday, November 15th Saturday, November 30th Thursday, December 26th  Tuesday, December 31st

The season will be here before you know it. To keep up with the Binghamton Senators go here.

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