Archives for January 2008

'"We got us a good start, got our lines going pretty early and our goalie made some big saves at the start of the game, kept us in there," said Pominville. "I thought overall, coming off a break we played pretty well, and that's the way we've got to play if we want to win games."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Tampa Bay 2

'Buffalo took the early lead with Jason Pominville setting up Clarke MacArthur less than five minutes into the game. Then later in the first MacArthur fed Pominville to give the Sabres a 2-0 lead.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ride big lead to 4-2 win in Tampa

'The Sabres used two goals in each the first and second periods and then held off a potent attack by the Lightning to score a win in their first game back from the All-Star break. With the win, the Sabres also climbed back over .500 for the season.' … [Read more...] about Two in a row!

Fast-ferry future for city's teams? (Rochester D&C) Mancari, Canadian All-Stars win 9-8 (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

'"I don't want to be cliche and start talking about all that hippie stuff where, 'It's all positive energy, man,'" he said. "But it's a team sport; we've got to get everyone on the same page."' … [Read more...] about Sabres longing to break out of swoon

'“I look at myself and I blame myself,” Vanek said after the team’s 85-minute practice Monday afternoon in the Amherst Pepsi Center. “I’ve got to be a lot better. I’m trying to be every day in practice, believe me. I’m not trying to slack off. There’s certain areas I need to work on. I’m trying to get better.”' … [Read more...] about Vanek can&#8217t escape his numbers

'Afinogenov skated with the team prior to its practice in the Amherst Pepsi Center while Connolly skated afterward. Both traveled to Tampa for tonight’s game with the Lightning but there’s no definitive timetable for either to return. Ruff, however, sounded particularly optimistic about Afinogenov.' … [Read more...] about Ruff gives new injury details on forwards

Lightning continue homestand vs. Sabres (Sportsticker) Bolts Return From All-Star Break To Host Sabres (TampaBayLightning.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Tampa Bay Coverage

Two More Amerks Inductees (RNews.com) Amerks faceoff in weekend pair with Toronto (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage

'"Tim's was diagnosed with a bone spur and it's not really related to the groin," said head coach Lindy Ruff. "It's going to be something that he's going to battle through for the rest of the year."' … [Read more...] about More bad news for Connolly

'Afinogenov, who's missed 10 games, has begun skating on his own and could be back by the end of this week after tests revealed he has a slight groin tear, Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about Slumping Sabres still without injured Connolly, Afinogenov

'"Tim was diagnosed with a bone spur and it's not really related to the groin," Ruff told the team's official website. "It's going to be something that he's going to battle through for the rest of the year."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Connolly dealing with bone spur

Amerks defending tradition, too (Rochester D&C) Mark Marncari breaks ''Hardest Shot'' record at AHL All-Star Skills Competition (CP) Henry reassigned to Florida (ECHL) (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage

Five Monsters score in second (Cleveland Plain Dealer) Amerks fall to Monsters (Amerks.com) Photo gallery (LakeErieMonsters.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage

'"He's done a very good job there," Stars coach Dave Tippett said. "He's a steady, calm guy there who always seems to steer that team the right way. He's had some teams that have had some huge distractions, and he keeps them on a very even keel."' … [Read more...] about Ruff keeps Sabres ready in tough times