Archives for 2006

'"We've got some pieces we put back together and there are going to be some adjustments."' … [Read more...] about A rusty first game back

Amerks come up short vs. Peoria (Rochester D&C) Rivermen tough it out (Peoria Journal Star) Win Streak Lasts One Game (RNews.com) Noronen makes 30 saves, but Amerks lose 3-2 (Amerks.com) Rivermen Ruin Americans' Only Trip to Peoria This Year 3-2 (Rivermen.net) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'He ranks sixth in wins and is tied for second in shutouts (15) in Amerks history.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' Mikka Noronen to start at Peoria tonight

'Say they slip a little further and go .500 the rest of the way. That would make them 49-28-5. To catch Buffalo in that scenario, the Leafs would have to close the schedule with a 22-3 pace. The Thrashers would have to go 23-2. Playoffs anyone?' … [Read more...] about Sabres: We're going for it

'"He's going to play two games for sure, and then we'll see from there," Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier said. "At the end of the day ultimately it is the player's decision to go. We've asked him to go on a couple of other occasions. On this one he's agreed to go."' … [Read more...] about Noronen agrees to Amerks stint

'TV: None.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Thrashers

Atlanta (26-26-6) at Buffalo (36-15-5) (AP) Thrashers continue five-game road trip in Buffalo (Sportsticker) Atlanta Thrashers (26-26-6) at Buffalo Sabres (36-15-5) (The Sports Network) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Atlanta Coverage (Updated 1:00 p.m.)

Amerks kick off road trip with much-needed win (Rochester D&C) Stars can't overcome penalties (Des Moines Register) Amerks End Losing Streak (RNews.com) Rochester breaks losing streak with win at Iowa (Amerks.com) Stars & Stripes blanket Iowa (IowaStarsHockey.com) Tonight, some history at Carver (Peoria Journal Star) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage (Updated 1:00 p.m.)

'Noronen will join Rochester immediately, and is expected to start Wednesday in Peoria, and Friday in Milwaukee.' … [Read more...] about Noronen Agrees To Conditioning Assigment

'How does a team that Sports Illustrated dubbed the NHL’s fifth worst in October, manage to be merely two points out of first place at the Olympic break? The answer lies 70 miles to the east.' … [Read more...] about Amerks have a major role with Sabres

'Noronen had refused the Sabres' original request to take a conditioning assignment earlier this season. The team denied his bid to play in Europe last month, noting the player would have to clear waivers to do so.' … [Read more...] about Sabres G Noronen accepts assignment to Rochester

Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier announced today that goaltender Mika Noronen has agreed to a conditioning assignment with Rochester (AHL). Noronen will join Rochester immediately, and is expected to start Wednesday in Peoria, and Friday in Milwaukee.' … [Read more...] about Noronen Accepts Conditioning Assignment

"It's a real special thing," said LaFontaine. "The fact I've been out of the game for a while now, you appreciate it more than ever. I've had a chance to reflect about my time in Buffalo and all the memories, and really take it in." … [Read more...] about Saint Pat

'"We don't think it's going to be easy, and we don't think that we are too good," said co-captain Daniel Briere. "We are a team that relies on our work ethic to win games, and that's what we have to continue to do."' … [Read more...] about Sabres ready for final stretch drive

'"I assume the summer is when [the Sabres] will want to start talking," McKee said, "but when you get to that point it would be a very unintelligent business move to go all the way to the summer and not see what other teams have to say."' … [Read more...] about Free agency could send McKee packing