Archives for January 2008

'It was gameday at the Ralph today all right, but not for the Buffalo Bills. This was Buffalo Sabres country.' … [Read more...] about Area fans flock to Buffalo

'Whether they came in pick-up trucks, school buses or stretch limos, tailgating parties - a regular occurrence at NFL games - broke out for a hockey game today in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Hockey fans cook up outdoor party

'"This is awesome," said Kasniak, swigging from a can of beer. "Since the Bills never do anything good, let the Sabres have their day." Shirts, hats and other merchandise was selling quickly in tents set up around the stadium and at concession stands inside. Displays, face-painting, ice sculptures, a band -- fans mulled around taking it all in before the gates opened.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Penguins arrive early, party hard outside before Winter Classic

'“That many people, it’s a lot of energy, a lot of noise and a lot of excitement out there,” Miller said. “Your job is to control yourself and do your job.”' … [Read more...] about Miller tells Sabres about the Great Outdoors

'“I actually never went to a Bills game, which is kind of weird,” Orpik said. “I remember growing up that’s when they had the four losing teams in the Super Bowls. . . . They were always the big team in town, but I never got to go to the games. This will be a first experience for me.”' … [Read more...] about Orpik expects thrills and chills in homecoming

'It’s a gimmick, a means for the NHL to stuff its pockets while entertaining North America with three hours of Sidney Crosby in a stadium filled with lunatics.' … [Read more...] about NHL&#8217s best returning to their roots

'“He shows up to play every game, and that’s the thing about him that sets him apart from a lot of players is his consistency and the way he plays - plus his overall skill level,” Penguins forward Colby Armstrong said. “He’s definitely a real exciting player to watch, and I think the fans if they tune into this game will get a good show from him … [Read more...] about Made in Hollywood

'“Once I got over the bitterness of the cold, it was pretty amazing to see the rink sitting in the middle of a football field and to see the amount of fans,” Smith recalled. “It was a completely different atmosphere than any of us ever had playing hockey.”' … [Read more...] about The atmosphere is electric for games in the elements

'“It’s very well-deserved on his part,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said Monday. “I think of any guy on the team, he’s having the most fun playing and is probably playing as hard or maybe harder than anyone else."' … [Read more...] about Spacek&#8217s resurgence earns him a eC&#8217 for January

'“It’s an 82-game hockey season and this is a special moment so that’s not something I think about. I’m not thinking about it and I doubt that will happen.”' … [Read more...] about Laraque prefers to keep his gloves on in the cold

'“If you ever watched a hockey game and you ever wanted to see something special, this is what you tune to,” Flood said. “You hope the fans at the local level [in all hockey towns] come into it because they are so intrigued by an outdoor hockey game."' … [Read more...] about NBC producer expects a spectacle on ice

'A quick trip up to the top row of the stadium, though, revealed a great view of the ice. It seemed higher than the view from the top row of HSBC Arena, but the puck was clearly visible, and the players didn’t appear as if you were looking through the wrong end of the binoculars.' … [Read more...] about All is ready: Drop the puck

'"It brings you back to your youth," said Sabres center Derek Roy.' … [Read more...] about NHL’s gladiators giddy over outdoor ice

'A storm system should be moving through the area this morning and could drop 1 to 3 inches in the region, Ansuini said. Today’s high temperature is expected to be around 36 degrees. The snow should taper off during game time in the afternoon, but it should pick up in the late afternoon and lead to heavier snow at night.' … [Read more...] about Game on

'"You have to be ready for anything," said Sabres center Derek Roy, who wore a full-size ski cap that covered everything but his eyes during practice.' … [Read more...] about On frozen pond