Archives for October 4, 2011

'Jochen Hecht made with the shaft and the fans threw pucks into the crowd. But when it became serious, he had to leave the ice - the game of his NHL clubs Buffalo Sabres in his hometown of Mannheim, the former national hockey player, was only a spectator.' … [Read more...] about Torfestival in Mannheim: Buffalo wins

'Despite the sharp 3:8 defeat against the Buffalo Sabres, the 13 600 spectators attended the sold-out SAP Arena in a big hockey festival. Alone the guest appearance of the NHL clubs in Mannheim was a remarkable event, crowned by the victory lap of the injured Jochen Hecht during warm-up and not least by the presence of Rene Corbet. The former captain of the Eagle was the first … [Read more...] about Eagles are subject to the Buffalo Sabres with 3:8

'Tyler Ennis showed Adler Mannheim why he is one of the premiere playmakers in the NHL. Ennis finished off his night with 3 points (2+1) and spent the majority of night tormenting the opposing skaters. The highlight of Ennis’ night was his first goal that came after an Adler turnover. The loose puck found Luke Adam at center ice who fired a pass across the zone to a streaking … [Read more...] about The aftermath: Sabres 8, Adler 3

'The Buffalo Sabres get an 8-3 win to wrap up their exhibition schedule. Next up, the Sabres open up their season against the Anaheim Ducks in Helsinki, Finland.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Defeat Adler Mannheim 8-3

'Ennis scored twice in the first period and Luke Adam added a power-play goal in the frame to put Buffalo ahead 3-0. Brad Boyes, Christian Ehrhoff and Thomas Vanek had goals in the second, and Jason Pominville and Ville Leino scored in the third to complete the rout. … [Read more...] about Ennis scores 2 in Sabres’ rout of Adler Mannheim

'Drafted 83rd overall, MacKenzie has 18 goals and 80 assists for 98 points, and 180 penalty minutes in 225 games split between the Western Hockey league Calgary Hitmen and Tri-City Americans. From New Westminster, British Columbia, the 19-year-old MacKenzie is preparing for his second season with Tri-City.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign prospect D MacKenzie to 3-year deal

'"My goal all summer was to be on this trip," Adam told NHL.com after Monday's practice at SAP Arena. "This is where I wanted to be and this is what I worked toward all summer."' … [Read more...] about Adam hopes to stick with Sabres

'"I got a couple bad habits over the summer, but I kind of worked that out of my system mostly," he said. "I was down in [Rochester] there for almost a week, and it's the same deal: run very professionally. I've been very blessed to play on some very good AHL teams, some of the top teams in the league, and so far [Rochester] has been nothing different. Buffalo is getting a good … [Read more...] about Sabres’ MacIntyre enjoying his NHL experience

'"Being American, these are the real warriors," Sabres defenseman and Pittsburgh native Mike Weber said. "It puts what we do for a living in perspective when you come and see these men and women who lay it on the line for our country and for all of us to be doing what we do."' … [Read more...] about Hospital visit changes Sabres’ perspective

'"One can even imagine that I'm currently not doing so well," says Hecht, who yesterday shortly before the end of the public comes his training NHL clubs onto the ice. The only one he is wearing a gray shirt that his teammates should give the signal: No physical contact, please! The 1,000 fans in the sold-out auditorium next door to the SAP Arena do not care. They cheer as the … [Read more...] about Hecht’s helpless hoping

'"Berlin will be probably something like a home game for us," says Vanek. Today, the Sabres bring in Mannheim in the test against the Eagles their final finish there. Vanek would have gladly played the last Test in Austria. And not just him. But the fact that the Sabres are not seen in Vienna, according to Vanek just financial reasons. "The players union wanted to play in … [Read more...] about A day is a Berlin Vanek

'So had his family come a little further. Vanek received on Monday from visiting his parents living in Graz and his brother living in Regensburg with his wife and child. Much time, however, the 27-year-old Styrian had not, the reunion was short. "It is work," said Vanek, who had traveled like a bit earlier. Some coming events, including a visit to the U.S. Army hospital in … [Read more...] about Vanek on a short business trip in Europe

'Jason Pominvillle said, “It was fun, it was fun to see Jochen and Christian hop on the ice and to get the ovation was great. It’s pretty neat to the all the Buffalo people, I didn’t expect that many people to be here. I heard a lot of them got stuck too and weren’t able to make it so it’s nice to see the support that we get.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres practice in front of Western New Yorkers

'You could tell as Lindy Ruff and his team came through the door how much they appreciated the team’s visit. Ruff said, “This means a lot. To see people that help look after our country and help look after most Americans, to see some of the wounded soldiers. It’s gut wrenching to hear some of the stories, really their teammates that were involved in the same type of accidents, … [Read more...] about Sabres visit Military hospital

'It was quite a scene walking in at practice this morning. The second rink at the SAP Arena was packed with fans for the open workout. Among them, more than 100 fans from a Buffalo based AAA tour group.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Inspired by Wounded Warriors and Loyal Fans