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The Binghamton Senators Announced today that head coach Luke Richardson will not return next season after coming to a mutual agreement with the organization to vacate the position to pursue a new opportunity. Richardson led the B-Sens to two playoff appearances in four seasons behind the bench.

The Binghamton Senators have partnered with the Mental Health Association of the Southern Tier and "Do It For Daron" for the "Power to the Purple Night" on Saturday night when they host the Rochester Americans at 7:05 PM. All fans are encouraged to wear purple to the game in support of youth mental health. The event was created in honor of Daron Richardson, the 14-year-old daughter of B-Sens head coach Luke Richardson, who lost her life to suicide in November 2010. Her favorite color was purple. tickets can be purchased at 722-SENS, at the B-Sens Executive Office at the Floyd Maines Veterans Memorial Arena. more information on the Power to the Purple event and youth mental health, is available at yourmha.com and difd.com.

The Sidney community blood drive will be held tomorrow at St. Luke’s church 129 west main street in Sidney.  The drive runs from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM, appointments can be made at 1-800-red cross or at redcrossblood.org.

State police in Oneonta arrested 22-year-old Cassandra Richardson of Hartwick for criminal possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of marihuana.  Richardson was found to unlawfully possessing prescription drugs and marihuana after being pulled over for using a cell phone while driving, she was issued tickets for Town of Oneonta Court on January 28th.

The Ottawa Senators announced today that they have signed Binghamton Senators head coach Luke Richardson to a one-year contract extension. Also receiving one-year extensions are assistant coaches Steve Stirling and Matt Meacham. Richardson led an inexperienced Binghamton team to a 44-24-1-7 record in his rookie season as a head coach, finishing fourth in the AHL's Eastern Conference.