Archives for 2012

'The team president also reiterated that the franchise is standing behind both general manager Darcy Regier and head coach Lindy Ruff. Black gave both men another vote of confidence, saying, “If this was a court reporter I would ask to read back the record on prior answers.” He has previously said that both men are safe in their respective jobs with the team.' … [Read more...] about Black Still Preaching Patience

'“The beginning of the season started really well, and the last month and a half has kinda been rough for myself personally and as a team as well. So, I mean…the team’s having problems scoring goals right now, and that starts with individuals having problems scoring goals. Hopefully this 5 days here gives us a little break and we come back rejuvenated.”' … [Read more...] about Adam Excited For All-Star Experience

Amerks defeat Marlies in Toronto (Rochester D&C) Leggio solid as Americans fend off Marlies (CP) Amerks head into All-Star break with 2-1 win over Toronto (Amerks.com) Photo gallery (Marlies.ca) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage

'"It never gets old when you open up a room like this for kids," said LaFontaine, whose foundation cut the ribbon on the playroom in Buffalo Women and Children's Hospital in 2005 and in Roswell Park in 2007. "The kids are the inspiration. My goal and my hope and calling, I think, in life is to touch as many and help as many kids, and I'm just a small part of it. At the end of … [Read more...] about LaFontaine still doing his part to help kids

'The hardest-shot challenge will be Adam's only event. Pominville will be the target shooter in the skills challenge relay and skate in the elimination shootout for the team captained by Daniel Alfredsson.' … [Read more...] about Adam draws hardest-shot spot

'But the problem really is the roster. The Sabres are so woefully lacking skill at center ice, it's laughable.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres appear to be stuck where they are

'Despite the grim outlook after such a promising start, the captain does have hope that Buffalo can make a run at a playoff spot, adding, “there’s a lot of games to be played yet and we gotta make a push and we gotta make it soon but at the same time…it is tough to keep it off your mind, you’re constantly thinking about it.” Winning in New Jersey to start the All-Star break … [Read more...] about Pominville Ready For Another Late Playoff Push

'“I know Ryan Miller is one of the best goaltenders in the game but there seems to be something missing chemistry wise in the locker room” Roenick said. They’re just not playing together, playing hard for each other when they get onto the ice.”' … [Read more...] about Roenick:Sabres Not Playing For Each Other

Amerks fall behind early, lose to Crunch (Rochester D&C) Syracuse goalie Tarkki perfect as team blanks Rochester 4-0 (Syracuse Post Standard) Amerks shut out in Syracuse, 4-0 (Amerks.com) Crunch Shut Out Amerks (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'Pominville, the Sabres' leading scorer with 47 points in 49 games, was selected 36th overall (third-to-last player taken) during the draft by Team Alfredsson. The final four picks, all forwards, included Pominville, Couture, Boston's Tyler Seguin and Dallas' Jamie Benn.' … [Read more...] about No car, no problem for Pominville

For Rochester Amerks, victories becoming more crucial (Rochester D&C) Amerks collide with Crunch Friday night in downtown Syracuse (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'“He’s not good,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff told reporters in New Jersey. “He’s got concussion symptoms. (He) wasn’t feeling bad (Monday). He took a hit from (T.J.) Oshie in St. Louis, kind of an elbow Ö and came off (Tuesday morning) and he was a mess. He couldn’t focus. Emotionally, he was really unstable. He’s in a tough place right now.”' … [Read more...] about Hecht’s injury worries Sabres

'"Our customers come here knowing they can watch hockey," Hickey said. "I think we're lucky we already had satellite so we didn't have to make the switch or leave other customers wondering if they could come to our place and catch the game ... and because a lot of people still have Time Warner, they're coming to us to catch the games, because they don't get them. It's … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres, suds on tap for Rochester-area hockey fans

Grand Rapids Griffins score early in win over Rochester Americans (Rochester D&C) Grand Rapids Griffins beat Rochester Americans, climb out of last place (Grand Rapids Press) Strong first period sends Griffins past Amerks, 4-1 (Amerks.com) Strong first period sparks Griffins' 4-1 win (GriffinsHockey.com) Photo gallery (GriffinsHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'"To finally win one, at least you can feel good going into the break. This would be a really tough break if you walk into the break with even a shootout loss, but this picks your spirits up. It creates hope. You heard it. It's the first time in a while the guys have really felt good."' … [Read more...] about Sabres go break dancing