'The celebration falls on the anniversary of one of RJ’s most famous calls: Legion of Doom. He made the call when Derek Plante scored against the Ottawa to push the Sabres to the second round of the 1997 playoffs.' … [Read more...] about Curtain call for Sabres’ announcer Rick Jeanneret ends in o-o-o-overtime
Archives for April 30, 2022
Fond Farewell: Rick Jeanneret signs off for the final time
'"Cozens shot right on and he scores! Casey ... Casey at the bat ... Casey Mittelstadt hammers it home ... and Buffalo wins it in ooooovertime."' … [Read more...] about Fond Farewell: Rick Jeanneret signs off for the final time
Sabres defeat Blackhawks in OT in season finale for each
'"It's a good way to end the year, I think," Mittelstadt said. "Obviously, there's been some ups and downs for everyone. It's a great way to end the year, a great way to end it for 'RJ'. Me and 'Cozey' we were talking, we're pretty proud to be his last call."' … [Read more...] about Sabres defeat Blackhawks in OT in season finale for each
Sabres make Jeanneret's final broadcast a memorable one
'Current players, new and old, also wished him well.' … [Read more...] about Sabres make Jeanneret’s final broadcast a memorable one
Sabres goalie Subban sings national anthem before game, crushes
'He did more than an admirable job as teammates faces lit up with smiles during the performance.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Subban sings national anthem before game, crushes
Sabres' OT victory over Blackhawks was symbolic of a memorable season
'It was a season of culture building, as indicated by the two men who captured the attention of the crowd before the puck even dropped against the Blackhawks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ OT victory over Blackhawks was symbolic of a memorable season
At The Final Horn | Mittelstadt scores OT winner for RJ's last call
'Casey Mittelstadt buried a rebound at 2:07 of - well, oooovertime - to seal a come-from-behind, 3-2 victory for the Sabres over the Chicago Blackhawks in their season finale on Friday.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Mittelstadt scores OT winner for RJ’s last call
Okposo named 2021-22 Rick Martin Memorial Award winner
'As voted on by the fans, the award is presented each season to the player fans believe best demonstrates on-ice excellence, resiliency, and dedication to the community.' … [Read more...] about Okposo named 2021-22 Rick Martin Memorial Award winner
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks' playoff hopes alive following win over Utica; UPL leaves with injury (Buffalo News) Dynamic season earns Sabres prospect Jack Quinn AHL top rookie honors (Olean Times Herald) Amerks rout Comets in regular-season finale (Amerks.com) Deleo scores 19th as Comets fall in Rochester (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage