With Buffalo's arena situation finally sorted out, opening night could only feature one thing for the Stampede: real, live buffalos. Yes, that's right, the opening ceremony will include an actual herd of buffalo brought out on the ice. But they aren't just there to stand around and stare at, these buffalo have been acclimated to the ice in preparation for the event and are trained to do several laps around the rink while "Bulls on Parade" (close enough) blares over the loudspeakers. Naturally, this will scuff up the ice a bit and when the spectacle has concluded the ice will need be cleaned up before the game can be played so naturally the zamboni will have to come out and, oh what's this? The Zamboni is being driven by a buffalo?!?! What is even happening? That's right, it's a buffalo that's been trained to stand on a specially designed zamboni that is controlled remotely. Fans and opposing players will be left in awe as the hockey playing stampede take the ice. (178 words)