Duluth Superior, MN, October 5, 2026 — The city of Buffalo is poised to host a significant family gathering this week as hockey stars Marcus Foligno and Nick Foligno, sons of former NHL player and coach Mike Foligno, are expected to reunite with family members. The reunion is centered around the upcoming National Hockey League game between the Minnesota Wild, for whom Marcus Foligno plays, and the Buffalo Sabres.

The presence of the Foligno family in Buffalo for this particular game highlights the deep ties the family has to the region. While specific details regarding the exact date of the reunion beyond the game or the full list of attending relatives were not immediately available, the event is anticipated to be a notable occasion for the family.

Mike Foligno, father to Marcus and Nick, has a long history in Buffalo, having played for the Sabres and later serving as a coach and executive within the organization. This connection makes Buffalo a significant location for the family’s hockey legacy.

Marcus Foligno, a forward for the Minnesota Wild, will be in Buffalo to compete against the Sabres. His brother, Nick Foligno, also a player in the NHL, is expected to be part of the family contingent gathering for the event. The reunion promises a unique convergence of professional careers and personal relationships within the familiar setting of Buffalo.

Further details regarding the specific plans for the family gathering surrounding the game were not provided. The gathering is expected to draw attention due to the prominent role the Foligno family has played in professional hockey.


Story summarized from the original created by Jess Myers / St. Paul Pioneer Press on www.duluthnewstribune.com, see more information here.

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