'She described the meeting as "very exciting" but found herself speechless when she came face to face with Cozens. But not a lot needed to be said as he signed her jersey, hat and even shoes. The two also took a photo together.' … [Read more...] about Young Yukon hockey player thrilled to meet idol and fellow Yukoner Dylan Cozens
Archives for April 2022
Sabres fall to Panthers; point streak ends at eight games
'Despite falling behind 4-1 early to the Florida Panthers in the third period, Buffalo stayed in the fight with a pair of power play goals to cut the deficit to 4-3. However, penalty trouble late got the best of the Sabres, as Florida added a power play tally of their own to down Buffalo, 5-3.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Panthers; point streak ends at eight games
Opinion: Sabres gave real good effort against Florida, come up just short
'Sunday was not from a lack of effort. They simply lost to a better team and its the level of games like these that Kevyn Adams has to get the Sabres to through trades and the development of their good young stable of prospects.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres gave real good effort against Florida, come up just short
Opinion: RJ's calls will always be a part of us
'That’s what RJ already was, and forever will be. A personal favorite. A professional legend.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: RJ’s calls will always be a part of us
Buffalo Sabres' point streak ends with 5-3 loss to Florida
'An early lead that the Sabres took into the first intermission completely vanished in the second period. Florida exploded for four unanswered goals, including two from Anthony Duclair. But like they had in games past, Buffalo found an answer.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres’ point streak ends with 5-3 loss to Florida
Sabres’ comeback falls short, Buffalo falls to Florida 5-3
'“There’s a reason why they are averaging more than four goals a game,” forward Kyle Okposo said. “Best offensive team in the league and they have good players over there, they’ve got, you just have to give them an inch and they will take it so we just got a little loose there in the second and they took advantage.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ comeback falls short, Buffalo falls to Florida 5-3
Sabres' 8-game point streak ends with home loss vs. Panthers
'In their last two second periods at KeyBank Center, the Panthers outscored the Sabres 7-0 and outshot them 42-15.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ 8-game point streak ends with home loss vs. Panthers
Panthers become first to clinch playoff berth with win against Sabres
'"I thought we had a good first and then the second, they've got a real skilled team, the margin for error is really, really small," Skinner said. "Pretty much zero. Just a couple miscues. Obviously, 'Ticker,' I think he played really well for us, he made some big saves. But yeah, one or two mistakes against them, they make you pay. That's the type of team they have. That's … [Read more...] about Panthers become first to clinch playoff berth with win against Sabres
Sabres' point streak ends at 8 as comeback falls short vs. Panthers
'The comeback was snuffed out by a pair of penalties - tripping against Thompson and hooking against Mattias Samuelsson - which kept the Sabres shorthanded for the final 2:57 and set the table for a 5-on-3 goal by Panthers defenseman MacKenzie Weegar.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ point streak ends at 8 as comeback falls short vs. Panthers
At The Final Horn | Sabres unable to complete rally against Panthers
'Kyle Okposo, Jeff Skinner and Tage Thompson scored for Buffalo. Dustin Tokarski stopped 35 shots.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Sabres unable to complete rally against Panthers
Sabres' blossoming young players determined to reconnect with 'unbelievable' fans
'“I was lucky enough to spend the beginning of my career in front of some sold-out crowds and you really can’t describe the energy that you get from crowds like that,” said Tuch. “Last night, it would have been really tough for us not to have some energy. … You feel unstoppable at times, and it goes to show how unbelievable of a fan base that we have. When they’re coming here … [Read more...] about Sabres’ blossoming young players determined to reconnect with ‘unbelievable’ fans
Energy from crowd on Rick Jeanneret’s night gave Sabres ‘chills’
'“I quickly went into probably the most fun that I’ve had in this rink,” he said. “It was just everything, from the ceremony before (for Jeanneret), the ovation that he got right away was just incredible."' … [Read more...] about Energy from crowd on Rick Jeanneret’s night gave Sabres ‘chills’
Sunday's Florida Coverage
Florida visits Buffalo following overtime victory (AP) Preview: Panthers look to clinch playoff berth in Buffalo (FloridaPanthers.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Florida Coverage
Local company designed pennants for RJ's special night
'Oxford Pennant is located in downtown Buffalo, only miles from where the banner now hangs at the Key Bank Center honoring RJ and his 51 years as the voice of the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Local company designed pennants for RJ’s special night
Sabres players react to the love shown on Rick Jeanneret's big night
'"I said that's a top-three game as a Sabre, and then I quickly learned that was probably the most fun that I've had in this rink," alternate captain Kyle Okposo said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres players react to the love shown on Rick Jeanneret’s big night