Archives for 2006

'While the Sabres will continue to hire the coaches for their 28th season in Rochester, each NHL team will have separate development contracts with the Amerks and will provide 10 to 12 players. This season, the Panthers were invited into Rochester by Buffalo and given only eight roster spots. "This is truly Florida's team as much as Buffalo's team," Amerks president Steve … [Read more...] about Dual affiliation continues

'Rochester has served as Buffalo's top developmental club for the past 27 seasons, the longest-tenured deal among National Hockey League and American Hockey League teams.' … [Read more...] about Sabres keep top farm team in Rochester

'"We've been here for what, nine hours now? We were the ones sitting outside the whole night."' … [Read more...] about Die-Hard Sabres Fans Camp Outside Arena for Playoff Tickets

Dual affiliation continues (Rochester D&C) AHL deal remains (Miami Herald) Sabres extend affiliation with Rochester of AHL (AP) Sabres And Americans Continue Affiliation (WGR-AM) Sabres keep top farm team in Rochester (Business First of Buffalo) Sabres/Amerks sign affiliation agreement (Sabres.com) Amerks extend affiliation with Buffalo and Florida (Amerks.com) Panthers … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage

'"Do you remember once being named the N.H.L.'s most average player?" Arniel: "I certainly do, I use to get bugged about it a lot.. so I guess I am just an average coach now."' … [Read more...] about Meet the Sabres: Scott Arniel

'“We feel it’s a great environment to continue the development of our top prospects,” said Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier. “Many of the players on our current roster have developed their skills in Rochester. The close proximity of Rochester to Buffalo allows our organization to better monitor the progress of our top prospects.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres And Americans Continue Affiliation

'As part of the deal, the Sabres will provide Rochester with a coaching staff and a minimum of 10 prospects. The agreement extends the Sabres' affiliation with Rochester to 28 years, the longest current partnership in professional hockey.' … [Read more...] about Sabres extend affiliation with Rochester of AHL

'“We are happy to get our affiliation plans with the Buffalo Sabres and Florida Panthers completed before the end of the regular season,” said Amerks President and CEO Steve Donner. “It gives all three organizations time to plan our roster for next year and gives our fans a clear picture of what team we are working with and what their roles will be.”' … [Read more...] about Amerks extend affiliation with Buffalo and Florida

'Rochester will continue to be the top developmental team for the Buffalo Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres/Amerks sign affiliation agreement

'"There's a great unknown in dealing with a young goaltender. I think that a lot of teams are faced with that going into the playoffs, not just us," Ruff said before Miller lost to the Philadelphia Flyers at home on Friday then looked considerably sharper the next night in beating the Ottawa Senators on the road.' … [Read more...] about Ruff decision: playoff goalie

'Tickets for the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs go on sale Monday morning, April 10th, at 9am at HSBC Arena and other locations.' … [Read more...] about Playoff Fever

Goalie fight helps spark Amerks' comeback victory (Rochester D&C) Rochester 6, Grand Rapids 4 (AP) Amerks Rally Past Griffins (RNews.com) Amerks third-period rally clips Griffins 6-4 (Amerks.com) New York Brawler (GriffinsHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage

'"What's good about this is the other times we've played here we've been intimidated and let them dictate play," said Sabres goalie Ryan Miller, who finished with 32 saves in earning his first road win since March 14. "We did a good job tonight of sticking to the system."' … [Read more...] about Sabres go bananas in Ottawa

'"We don't know for sure," coach Lindy Ruff said. "It could be part of the concussion, and as a precaution we wanted to keep him out. He said he didn't feel right, so we didn't want to take any chances. Let's have the doctors consult over it and find out exactly what it is."' … [Read more...] about Mair out again with possible concussion-related illness

'Overall, however, the Sabres played a strong game and beat a team they should have beat. I say this not because Ottawa is a bad team, they are far from that. However, the Sens are depleted with injuries: Redden, Chara, Havlat, Hasek and Phillips were all out of the lineup and goalie Ray Emery just looked worn out.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rebound, pound Sens 6-2