Archives for 2006

'Kotalik's lifelong dream was to play for his country in the Olympics and it could have easily been said that he was heart broken that he wasn't selected in December despite putting up numbers far greater than those players selected for the Czech team. However, Kotalik's dream will come true because of an injury. New Jersey Devils forward Patrik Elias has … [Read more...] about Kotalik Is Going To Torino

'The Czechs got more bad news: forward Patrik Elias also is out for the rest of the games with bruised ribs sustained in a 3-2 upset loss Thursday to Switzerland. Elias was a late replacement for New York Rangers rookie Petr Prucha, who pulled out because of a knee injury. Elias is expected to be replaced by Ales Kotalik, who has 21 goals and 23 assists for a team-high 44 … [Read more...] about The Dominator out of Olympics

'While a lot of his Buffalo Sabres teammates opted to stay home or head to a warmer climate during the Olympic break, Andrew Peters came to Maine. While some of the Sabres went off to spend a week sunning themselves in Florida or Hawaii, the big left wing came to Maine to visit his older brother, Geoff, a center for the Portland Pirates.' … [Read more...] about A family relationship that's on solid ice

'Where does Afinogenov get all of that blazing speed that just seems to bring Sabres fans out of their seats when he skates down the ice with the puck? "I really don't know," he said. "I've always had it. It's something I've never practiced. I work on developing my leg muscles."' … [Read more...] about Russia's secret weapon in Torino

Home stand offers golden prospects (Rochester D&C) Amerks Alumni Game features stars of the past (Amerks.com) Rex the Rhino and The Moose to make stops around town this weekend (Amerks.com) Former Amerks competing for Olympic Gold (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'As the NHL is on hiatus, five members of the Buffalo Sabres were scheduled to compete in Italy this week in the men’s hockey tournament. But a freak knee sprain suffered by Jochen Hecht in last Thursday’s game against Montreal means he is sidelined and will be staying here. We caught up with the other Sabres players to get their Olympic thoughts...'. … [Read more...] about Hail to the Sabres Olympians!

Now, the playoffs push (Rochester City Newspaper) McMorrow and Moose to visit Brockport Library tonight (Amerks.com) Meyer suspended for two games (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'Buffalo Sabres Teppo Numminen - 55 games - 0 goals. Team Finland Teppo Numminen - 1/2 game - 1 goal.' … [Read more...] about Teppo Scooooooooores!!!

'Volker says the county could make an extra 10 million dollars if the Sabres keep winning. Plus, he says it will see millions more in state aid next year, and that will be good news for taxpayers. "We anticipate that there will absolutely be no reason to even consider a propert tax increase next year," said Volker.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Win; County Rakes It In

Amerks embark on Hall of Fame weekend (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

'“What’s one job that you had growing up?” Pominville: “Actually I’ve never had a job. Yeah, no.. I’ve never had a job.. So I can’t say.”' … [Read more...] about Meet the Sabres: Jason Pominville

'Gaustad plans to spend much of the Olympic break in the Portland area, visiting with his family in Beaverton and go to Winter Hawk practices.' … [Read more...] about Gaustad, Sabres eye Stanley Cup

Novotny back from Buffalo (Amerks.com) Booster club and players to visit Firehouse tonight (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage

'The Buffalo Sabres will hold their fourth annual Winter Hockey Clinic on Feb. 20 and 21 at HSBC Arena. Each participant will receive: lessons and tips from former Sabre Danny Gare, on-ice instruction, a Sabres hat and two 300 level tickets for one of four Sabres games (Atlanta on March 1, Boston on March 7, Tampa Bay on March 9 or Carolina on March 22).' … [Read more...] about Bulletin Board

'Rochester Americans General Manager Jody Gage announced today that center Jiri Novotny has returned from the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League.' … [Read more...] about Novotny back from Buffalo