Archives for November 2012

'“The NHL’s decision to cancel the 2013 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic is unnecessary and unfortunate, as was the owners’ implementation of the lockout itself,” said Donald Fehr, executive director of the NHLPA. “We look forward to the league’s return to the bargaining table, so that the parties can find a way to end the lockout at the earliest possible date.”' … [Read more...] about NHL cancels Winter Classic at ‘Big House’

Rochester Amerks edge Hamilton in shootout (Rochester D&C) Dogs lose shootout with Americans (Hamilton Spectator) Girgensons Scores First Pro Goal in Amerks Win (WGR-AM) Amerks hold off Bulldogs for 3-2 shootout win (Amerks.com) Amerks edge 'Dogs 3-2 in a shootout (HamiltonBulldogs.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'According to the contract, which is available at AnnArbor.com, if cancellation of the game occurs prior to and including today, the league forfeits only its initial $100,000 deposit. If cancellation occurs Saturday or later, the NHL gives up the initial deposit plus all the university’s documented out-of-pocket expenses.' … [Read more...] about Decision day arrives for NHL’s Winter Classic

Rochester Amerks' Nick Crawford waits in the wings (Rochester D&C) Amerks packed with tons of NHL talent (Hamilton Spectator) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'"I think the thing that has kept it from getting too comfortable is the fact that we've had, over this span, ownership changes every two or three years."' … [Read more...] about Ruff talks Buffalo, new challenges