Archives for July 2003

'But we all know what it ultimately is that will bring fans back to HSBC Arena, whether it be from the immediate area, across the Peace Bridge or down the Thruway. And that single defining, marketing element is a winning team. Nothing less will suffice.' … [Read more...] about Expectations rise for Bills, Sabres

'This season, all NHL teams will play each division opponent a total of six times with three home games and three road games. Each conference opponent will be a four-game series and each out of conference team will be played at least once, but not more than twice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Release 2003-04 Schedule

'“The response has been fantastic,” Sabres spokesman Mike Gilbert said on Thursday afternoon. “We staffed our phones until 10 p.m. (on Wednesday), and the phones never stopped ringing. {hellip} This just shows how excited Rochester is.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres tickets selling rapidly

'When the Buffalo Sabres first said they were interested in playing a regular-season game in Rochester, it was natural to assume the opponent wouldn't be an impressive one. The Florida Panthers? The Nashville Predators? The Atlanta Thrashers? Try the defending Stanley Cup champions.' … [Read more...] about Rochester gets Sabres vs. Devils

'“I’ve watched how the Buffalo Bills have done a tremendous job becoming part of the marketplace here,” Golisano said. “When they moved their training camp to the St. John Fisher College campus, it really heightened awareness and interest in the Buffalo Bills.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres use Bills model to draw Rochester fans

'One notable shift for the coming season is that Friday night home games will begin at 8 p.m. while other evening games will face off at 7 p.m. The Sabres said the Friday night change was done to allow "fans time to patronize local restaurants and establishments before enjoying the game at the HSBC Arena."' … [Read more...] about Sabres to open season Oct. 9

'Rochester Mayor Bill Johnson said he applauded Golisano's efforts to regionalize the Sabres, and that higher Sabre ticket sales will decrease the City's cost of operating the Blue Cross Arena.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres Will Play Some Games In Rochester

'Eric Boulton and newcomer Steve Begin were the only Buffalo Sabres to file for salary arbitration before the National Hockey League's midnight Tuesday deadline.' … [Read more...] about Two Sabres file for salary arbitration

'''It should be good for the Sabres, good for the Rochester Americans and good for all of hockey in western New York,'' Golisano said. ''One of my goals when purchasing the Sabres was to make this a regional team for all of western New York and southern Ontario.''' … [Read more...] about Sabres to play regular season game in Rochester

'Nov. 12, 2003 - New Jersey vs. Buffalo @ Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres 2003-2004 Schedule

'Oct. 9, 2003 - Sabres @ Flyers.' … [Read more...] about NHL 2003-2004 Schedule

'The club will also hold five days of training camp at Monroe Community College beginning September 15th.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres Will Play The Champs In Rochester

'The Sabres already have six centers on their roster who played at least 50 games in the NHL last season: Drury, Daniel Briere, Curtis Brown, Tim Connolly, Adam Mair and Begin. Then there's highly touted prospect Derek Roy.' … [Read more...] about Moves have Sabres feeling full

'It's called leverage, and Regier, in the name of fiscal sanity, has been using it for years.' … [Read more...] about Most teams moving to Regier's beat

'The Buffalo Sabres will play the New Jersey Devils in a regular-season NHL game at Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial in mid-November.' … [Read more...] about Rochester: NHL city for a day