Archives for October 6, 2005

After Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast and changed the lives of so many people, the National Hockey League and National Hockey League Players' Association joined forces to donate $1 million to the American Red Cross efforts to assist those affected. … [Read more...] about Jersey auction to benefit Hurricane Katrina relief efforts

"Every time I step on the ice I try to improve a little bit," stated Gaustad. "It's been a goal of mine to always get better, never plateau and never settle for being good. I want to be great." … [Read more...] about Blue-Collar Player

'Rick Neuhauf, the owner of Squire’s Tap Room in the City of Tonawanda, said he subscribes to DirecTV, which has yet to reach a deal with the Madison Square Garden sports network to televise Sabres games. An agreement was thought to be a formality weeks ago, but the issue remains unsolved. “I have no idea when it will be settled,” he said. “It … [Read more...] about Game on

'"Not only did they come back with open arms, they really embraced this team right from the very beginning," Golisano said of the near-capacity crowd. "I think it's great. The game was quick and the fans enjoyed it."' … [Read more...] about NHL hockey makes a triumphant return in Buffalo

'"I thought we could have skated a liitle better in a few parts of the game where we had some letdowns, but overall we played pretty solid and Ryan Miller made the big saves".' … [Read more...] about Sabres notch impressive win

'The Sabres crowd makes up 60 percent of the Cobblestone's business.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Fans Flock to Restaurants and Bars

'"I felt there was a lot more electricity in the air," he said. "It's a good feeling to get a win like that in front of our fans to start the season."' … [Read more...] about Fans forgive, but won't forget NHL lockout

'Well, the lockout is in the past, and hopefully, so is that monotonous style of hockey. Every Sabres game won't be like Wednesday's, but if this level of play keeps up, fans should get their money's worth most nights. And it's been a long time since that could be said about NHL hockey.' … [Read more...] about Finally, a hockey game worth watching

'Outside HSBC Arena, there were leaves in the trees. It was 80 degrees. And after raising the curtain with an entertaining 6-4 victory over the New York Islanders before 15,702 fans, the Sabres are hopeful their last game of the season will be played under a similar outdoor climate.' … [Read more...] about Sabres heat up in a hurry

'For all the subplots to the Sabres' 6-4 victory over the New York Islanders Wednesday night - Buffalo opening the regular season, the return of Miro Satan and Alexei Zhitnik, the new rules - none was more important than the most obvious: The NHL and excitement that had been absent for a good half-decade were back. Yes, that's what was missing.' … [Read more...] about Finally, fans have no reason to beef

'"I was very fortunate to play for one team that long. I'm with the Islanders now, so I have to do my job," said Zhitnik, who said he tried to tune out the fans. "I wasn't really paying attention. When you're playing, you're playing. On the ice, you're thinking of what you should do in the next moment. You try to do something … [Read more...] about The hisses just keep coming for Satan, Zhitnik

'It was a good crowd, but several sections were occupied by only a handful of fans, most notably sections 301 and 302 in the upper level of the building and section 102 in the lower level. "I was kind of shocked at the empty seats," said George Furlet of Gowanda, returning to his seat following a beer run. "I think it's going to take awhile for people … [Read more...] about Hockey's return warmly welcomed

No praise for Satan as Isles fall in opener (New York Post) Isles at a loss in opener (Newsday) Islanders notebook (Newsday) Islanders fans frustrated, can't find game on DirecTV (Newsday) Islanders fall to Buffalo in season opener (NewYorkIslanders.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s New York Coverage

A tradition of great keepers (Rochester D&C) Cunneyworth seeks a title (Rochester D&C) Amerks make roster moves (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage