'His first contribution went to the relief fund created by Pegula Sports and Entertainment. Then, Skinner chose to assist Markham Stouffville Hospital, and the Ontario Hockey League's Kitchener Rangers announced Tuesday their former star forward made a donation that will provide more than 150,000 meals to the Food Bank of Waterloo Region.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jeff Skinner makes three $53,000 donations to Covid-19 causes
Archives for April 8, 2020
Evaluating five of the NHL's rumored return-to-play scenarios
'Neutral-site games could help the NHL mitigate the risk of players or staff members contracting the virus. This would allow the league to keep players at designated hotels in cities where the coronavirus has not overwhelmed local health care facilities. Less travel is better for everyone – including the general public – and would address some of the possible concerns with TV … [Read more...] about Evaluating five of the NHL’s rumored return-to-play scenarios
Former Rangers star, CUPE 791 donate cash to Waterloo Region food bank
'The Buffalo Sabres forward — who wears No. 53 on his sweater — donated $53,000 to the Food Bank of Waterloo Region to help keep its shelves stocked during the COVID-19 pandemic.' … [Read more...] about Former Rangers star, CUPE 791 donate cash to Waterloo Region food bank
A trip down memory lane
'You'll have plenty of smiles on your face as you watch some of the key moments from their opening round defeat of the Philadelphia Flyers. Of course, there's the big Brian Campbell hit on R.J. Umberger and the Briere double overtime goal in Game 1. It was interesting to hear Briere say the players were worried about that matchup going into the series. Briere said they knew … [Read more...] about A trip down memory lane
Skinner donates $159,000 toward pandemic relief efforts
'"For me, I think you try and look at ways that you can help," Skinner said. "Obviously Buffalo, with the Pegulas sort of kick-starting that foundation, it was something I was proud to join with my teammates and to contribute to."' … [Read more...] about Skinner donates $159,000 toward pandemic relief efforts
Cozens named 1st-team All-Star by WHL
'Cozens, who was selected by the Sabres with the seventh overall pick in the 2019 NHL Draft, tallied a career-high 85 points (38+47) in 51 games this season while serving as a co-captain for the Lethbridge Hurricanes. He surpassed his 2018-19 point total despite appearing in 17 fewer contests.' … [Read more...] about Cozens named 1st-team All-Star by WHL
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
For Amerks, season is on pause and with it chance at playoff redemption (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Paetsch named Amerks 2019-20 AHL Man of the Year (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage