You will love the intimate feeling you get from the club sections at the First Niagara. There are only 7 rows in each section which means you don't have to worry about sitting near a bunch of drunk idiots. Great sections for families; you always worry about what your kids will hear and see when there is drinking involved with this many people in one place.
This is a great arena for hockey. It's close to everything downtown Buffalo and there is an attached parking garage with over 1100 spaces. The Amtrak will also take you right to the arena so it is a very accessible venue.