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Watch Dominik Hasek's number retirement ceremony, check out photos from last night

All the sights and sounds from a special night for Sabres fans.

It was a special evening for Buffalo Sabres fans last night, as Dominik Hasek had his number 39 raised to the rafters - an honor long-deserved for the greatest goaltender in franchise history. The night featured a number of Hasek-centric events and items, highlighted by the Dominator's speech and his banner raising. In case you couldn't be there, couldn't watch it, or just want to relive the night, here are some of the highlights we've collected from around the web.

Before the game, Mayor Byron Brown officially declared it "Dominik Hasek Day" in Buffalo:

The team wore patches on their jersey in honor of Hasek:

And they painted Hasek's #39 behind each of the nets:

There was a special game puck:

And all fans in attendance received these replica banners:

They even had adorable cupcakes in the press box featuring a delicious Hasek jersey:

The Dominator's many awards make an appearance inside the First Niagara Center:

And finally, the banner raising ceremony and Hasek's speech from last night:

All in all, it was a fun night for Sabres fans, and another chance to celebrate one of hockey's all-time greats.

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