Archives for January 2013

'Some are people you see such as ticket-takers, ushers, popcorn vendors and members of cleanup crews. The financial strain ran much deeper, to restaurant employees and food suppliers and truck drivers, to hotel housekeepers, valet parking attendants, waiting staff, bartenders and beyond. Thank goodness the lockout ended – for their sake.' … [Read more...] about NHL’s return brings relief to little guy

'“It’s a hockey town,” he said, adding with a laugh, “What do we have? Football?”' … [Read more...] about Fans, business owners and workers excited to get on with hockey season

'The Sabres legally circumvented the waiver process before the season by signing Brennan, goalie David Leggio, right winger Mark Mancari and defenseman Joe Finley and Drew Schiestel to temporary American Hockey League contracts. Those deals will expire when the NHL season resumes.' … [Read more...] about Rochester Amerks face roster uncertainty

''"While I'm glad to be going to games again, I'm disappointed that the fans had to suffer through this nonsense caused by the NHL and NHLPA," Rozen said. "On the other hand, I'm excited for a shorter season where every game will have more meaning, giving season ticket holders more value for their investment."' … [Read more...] about Area residents speak on ended lockout

'“I’m really excited,” Ott said. “I haven’t earned my jersey yet, and that’s kind of a big thing for a hockey player to (go) through the trenches to be able to earn that jersey. I’m excited to put that jersey and battle for it. It’s taken way too long to get that chance. But the opportunity is finally here.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ott: ‘Time to celebrate that hockey’s back’

'''We've got to dot a lot of Is and cross a lot of Ts,'' Bettman said. ''There's still a lot of work to be done, but the basic details of the agreement have been agreed upon.''' … [Read more...] about NHL, union reach tentative agreement

'The league said the new labor package, which will reportedly be for 10 years, must be "drafted and formerly approved by both parties" before it can be finalized.' … [Read more...] about Tentative deal in place to end NHL lockout

'You can’t stash players in other league anymore like the Sabres did with Ales Kotalik and Shaone Morrisonn. Any salary over $900,000 that goes to the minors, will count against your salary cap.' … [Read more...] about The NHL and its players finally come to their senses

'"I am relieved more than anything. It is hard to feel overly happy or satisfied with the result because of the way in which we arrived at an agreement. I am still embarrassed that we players have such a poor relationship with our league as a whole.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Players, Fans Celebrate End of Lockout

'"It's been too long. But I'm very glad -- I'm a season ticket holder and so is the rest of my family. At least we get a half season -- that's better than keeping it shut down the rest of the year."' … [Read more...] about Hockey Fans Getting Excited!

'So, with the Buffalo Sabres and Rochester Americans, Hodgson has to rebuild his reputation. And the quietly intense centre with the slick puck skills and the elite on-ice vision has all the tools to do it. But it’s going to take time, and plenty of points in the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Hodgson strives to leave Canuck memories behind

Flat Amerks lose to Abbotsford (Rochester D&C) Street finds avenue to success, scores twice in win over Rochester (Abbotsford News) Street leads Heat past Americans 3-1, becomes Abbotsford's scoring leader (CP) Amerks drop 3-1 decisiomn to Heat (Amerks.com) Street's three-point night leads Heat to 3-1 win (AbbotsfordHeat.com) Photo gallery (AbbotsfordHeat.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage

'“It did take me by surprise, I can tell you that,” Hodgson said. “I revisited it when I was back here (after being traded to the Sabres) and I don’t want to get into it. But like I said, I am thankful for the time I had in Vancouver and the fans for the way they treated me and especially the players also. I look back on it with fond memories.”' … [Read more...] about Hodgson passes on his past

'"I'm here with the Rochester Americans and Buffalo Sabre organization now. I haven't really looked back on it, to tell you the truth. I really appreciate my time here, the people. The fans always treated me really well."' … [Read more...] about Former Canucks centre Hodgson stresses positives about his time with Vancouver

Rochester Amerks defeat Abbotsford Heat (Rochester D&C) Scoring chances galore, but lack of finish haunts Heat vs. Rochester (Abbotsford News) David Leggio stops 48 shots to help Rochester defeat Abbotsford 4-2 (CP) Mancari, Leggio lead Amerks to 5-2 win over Heat (Amerks.com) Heat lose 5-2 to Americans to open homestand (AbbotsfordHeat.com) Photo gallery … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage