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NHL, Sabres and Golden Knights announce $1.5 million in debt relief for veterans

The league says its partnership with ForgiveCo has helped more than 600 U.S. veterans and their families.

The NHL, Buffalo Sabres and Vegas Golden Knights announced Wednesday that they had cleared $1.5 million in debt for U.S. veterans and their families through a partnership with ForgiveCo.

The league said more than 600 veterans and their families benefited. The total includes $400,000 in relief in Western New York and $500,000 in the Las Vegas area.

Both clubs plan to welcome recipients to their Military Appreciation games on Wednesday. The relief is part of Operation Line Shift, the league’s military support program.

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