Archives for June 21, 2005

'"It's a shame that John Rigas will die behind bars, but the sentences handed down to him and his son Timothy were appropriate," longtime Sabres fan Ed Kamela said. "What is disturbing to me is that, to this day, John Rigas still feels that he did nothing wrong."' … [Read more...] about Rigas sentencing stirs memories in Buffalo of former Sabres owner

'To be certain, there will be a form of Sabres' hockey at HSBC Arena next season.' … [Read more...] about Jr. Sabres on comeback trail

'The Buffalo Sabres, in conjunction with the Buffalo Lightning of the Ontario Provincial Junior “A” Hockey League, Tuesday announced a partnership that will see the Lightning be renamed the Buffalo Junior Sabres. In addition to the name change, the new Buffalo Junior Sabres will also wear the team’s traditional Blue & Gold uniforms and logos.' … [Read more...] about Becoming the Junior Sabres

'LaFontaine, who will fly in from New York City especially for the ride, befriended many young cancer patients during his years with the Sabres. His participation in the Roswell ride does not surprise the Schwegler family. "Pat is a unique individual, and it has nothing to do with his athletic ability," said Schwegler. "Some human beings give of themselves … [Read more...] about LaFontaine rides to honor patient

'"As I look back on it, we didn't do anything criminally wrong," said Rigas.' … [Read more...] about John Rigas sentenced to 15 years in jail

'"As to the harm caused to Western New York, the number of years he received - whether one year, five years or 15 years - doesn't really matter. We're not going to be helped by whatever the decision of the judge," said Richard M. Tobe, a former top Erie County official who was involved in early negotiations with the Rigas family for the project. … [Read more...] about Supporters of Rigases upset by sentences