'HSBC Bank USA, the naming rights holder to the arena the Buffalo Sabres call home, is offering a six-game ticket discounted ticket package for hockey fans.' … [Read more...] about HSBC, Sabres partner on ticket package
Archives for November 22, 2002
Sabres demote Noronen
'Buffalo Sabres goaltender Mika Noronen was demoted to minor league club Rochester on Friday after going 0-4-1 as a starter this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres demote Noronen
Scouting report
'Look for the Sabres to try to make a good first impression tonight. On Wednesday, they learned that local businessman Mark E. Hamister's bid to buy the franchise was approved by the NHL. Hamister will be in the crowd tonight.' … [Read more...] about Scouting report
Owners pledge a hands-on approach
'"This team will be run by Buffalo-born and -bred managers that will keep the Sabres in Buffalo where they belong, and give this organization the players and support it needs to win," Hamister said.' … [Read more...] about Owners pledge a hands-on approach
Buying time in Sabreland
'Hamister and Berman, a couple of local boys who made it big in the business world, offered the sort of rah-rah rhetoric fans expected to hear at Thursday's on-ice news conference to officially announce their acceptance into the National Hockey League fraternity. What they didn't explain, however, is how they would go about accomplishing these feats.' … [Read more...] about Buying time in Sabreland
Sabres deal brings out kid in Berman
'"I'm here for one simple reason," Berman said. "I want to keep the Sabres in Buffalo."' … [Read more...] about Sabres deal brings out kid in Berman
Sabres vs. Blue Jackets
'LW Eric Boulton leads the NHL in major penalties with 10.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Blue Jackets
Game on for Hamister
'With the Sabres' ownership vacuum about to be filled, there is reason to hope that everyone - fans included - will get back to the business at hand: building a winning franchise. Even though Hamister is not yet formally the team's owner, it wouldn't be too soon for him to get the attention of the executives, coaches and players of this poorly performing … [Read more...] about Game on for Hamister
Sabres miss chance to bolster offense
'The Buffalo Sabres had lost six games in a row, gone winless in 11 and were averaging 1.7 goals since Game 3, yet when they went searching for the elixir , they recalled a goalie?' … [Read more...] about Sabres miss chance to bolster offense
Hamister promises Sabres' fans better days
'"But I believe the Sabres’ best days are yet to come. It is my hope to help them realize that better future."' … [Read more...] about Hamister promises Sabres' fans better days
Pair's local ties help win team
'Since the new owner of the Sabres will have to negotiate tax breaks with state and local governments, the NHL could have decided that Hamister was in the best position to do so.' … [Read more...] about Pair's local ties help win team
Tonys a terrific guy
Come on, Buffalo. Letting [Ted Nolan] go was wrong and now you have a chance to right that injustice. And, of course, maybe pull yourself out of last place in the NHL. … [Read more...] about Tonys a terrific guy