Archives for December 2005

Amerks offense revives in win (Rochester D&C) Weary Marlies willing, not able (Toronto Star) Marlies fall apart in final five minutes (Toronto Sun) Amerks Take Down Toronto (RNews.com) Hendricks, Sheppard score in third as Toronto beats the Americans 3-1 (CP) Third-period rally keys Amerks win (Amerks.com) Marlies Falter Late, Fall To Amerks At Ricoh (TorontoMarlies.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage

'"It's a tough decision," said Sabres co-captain Daniel Briere. "We have two guys battling really, really hard. They both deserve to play every single night, but you can only play one."' … [Read more...] about Sabres' goal dilemma starts again

'"Obviously, I expected a little bit more out of myself," Vanek said. "It's a big transition from the AHL to the NHL, and I think I'm still getting used to it."' … [Read more...] about Vanek will give it the old college try tonight

'The Sabres are finally giving fans a team worth supporting, one that plays with determination and accountability. You get the sense that management had a clear vision for the product it wanted to put on the ice when the NHL began anew. Regier deserves credit for that. He used to whine all the time about the league's economics. It came off as an excuse for his own lack of … [Read more...] about A tale of two teams: Sabres have upside, Bills do not

'Buffalo's chemistry and work ethic hasn't been this strong since the 1999 Stanley Cup finals. Chemistry is not something easily defined, but you know it's right if you understand what Paul Gaustad and Adam Mair bring over Miroslav Satan. The Sabres have been dancing to the same tune since Satan walked out the door.' … [Read more...] about Confident Sabres believe they're for real, but do fans?

'RW Jason Pominville has two goals and five assists in his last six games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Wild

Game preview (St. Paul Pioneer Press) Buffalo (18-10-1) at Minnesota (11-13-4) (AP) Sabres look to stay hot vs. Wild (Sportsticker) Buffalo Sabres (18-10-1) at Minnesota Wild (11-13-4) (The Sports Network) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Minnesota Covergae

Paetsch powers Amerks to road victory (Rochester D&C) Special teams doom B-Sens (Binghamton Press and Sun Bulletin) B-Sens, Amerks switch goalies late (Binghamton Press and Sun Bulletin) Amerks Power Past Binghamton (RNews.com) Rochester 6, Binghamton 2 (AP) Amerks storm Sens, win 6-2 (Amerks.com) Special team dominate Sens in 6-2 loss to Amerks (BinghamtonSenators.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage

Amerks end up on wrong side of the Law (Rochester D&C) Aeros' Murray puts puck into own net (Rochester D&C) Law's busy night lifts Aeros to win (Houston Chronicle) Aeros Prevail Again (RNews.com) Houston 5, Rochester 2 (AP) Amerks lose 5-2 to Houston (Amerks.com) Law nets four points, "Volo" scores twice and Aeros' power play remains hot in 5-2 win (Aeros.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'“There’s no panic for our team,” Sabres forward Derek Roy said. “We’re down by a goal and we still put forward the same work ethic as in the first period. There was no panic on the bench. It seems like the guys are so much more confident.”' … [Read more...] about Another etight&#8217 win for soaring Sabres

'"It has nothing to do with politics," said Golisano spokesman Stephen Pigeon, who bristled at the question of whether this foreshadowed an endorsement by Clinton. "It's about public service and charity work."' … [Read more...] about Golisano to host President Clinton at Sabres game

'Golisano spokesman G. Steven Pigeon said late Thursday that Golisano had invited Clinton to watch his Sabres play the Stars as part of a burgeoning friendship. It centers around the Rochester billionaire's support of the Clinton Global Initiative, designed to focus world leaders on tackling some of the planet's toughest problems.' … [Read more...] about Political party mixer, with ice

'They have thrived in crunch time. Six of their past eight wins have been by one goal. An exception - Sunday's 6-4 triumph over the Colorado Avalanche - was because of an empty-netter.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' mind-set remains mighty

'"I grew up watching games in the Auditorium. It was great. My favorite players were Lindy Ruff and Mike Foligno. There's a lot of good memories in Buffalo. It's a hard-working city, and I kind of feel like I'm a hard-working guy."' … [Read more...] about Anaheim's Konopka takes the long way home

'Better late than never.' … [Read more...] about Sabres top Ducks in comeback