Beer Sabre: How the Iconic Drinking Vessel Unified a City and Its Sport
The legend of the Beer Sabre, a plastic sword-shaped drinking vessel, grew far beyond the actual number ever produced, becoming a symbol that brought together a city and its beloved sport.
Alaina Getzenberg May 14, 2026, 08:00 AM ET Close Alaina Getzenberg covers the Buffalo Bills for ESPN. She joined ESPN in 2021. Alaina was previously a beat reporter for the Charlotte Observer and has also worked for CBS Sports and the Dallas Morning News. She is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley. Follow on X
_Originally reported by [ESPN](https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/48759273/2026-nhl-playoffs-stanley-cup-buffalo-sabres-beer-sabre-merch-collectibles)._
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