'"It was just a real good effort," Recchi said. "It was good to get that power play going. And Jeff Hackett made some big saves."' … [Read more...] about Basic power surge fit Hitchcock's plan
Archives for October 10, 2003
Primeau could be victim of potential strike
'Shortly thereafter, Primeau buried Sabres star Miroslav Satan, earning a five-minute major for boarding and a game misconduct. Just doing his new job.' … [Read more...] about Primeau could be victim of potential strike
Physical Flyers prevail
'The Sabres' lack of discipline hurt them in the opening minute of the third period when Flyers right wing Justin Williams, who assisted on both power-play goals, drew a tripping penalty on Zhitnik.' … [Read more...] about Physical Flyers prevail
Iceman cometh
'He made his debut Thursday in the Flyers' first game of the season by shutting out the Buffalo Sabres before 19,130 at Wachovia Center.' … [Read more...] about Iceman cometh
Pitkanen, Hackett contribute as Flyers debut with victory
'"After looking at the replay, it looks like I caught him more from behind than I did the side," said Primeau. "I went into the room and took a look at the replay, which looked like I caught him more from the back than the side so the right call is (just) a five-minute penalty."' … [Read more...] about Pitkanen, Hackett contribute as Flyers debut with victory
Flyers notebook
'A puck breaks LeClair's foot. Keith Primeau takes a stick in the ribs and strains cartilage. Claude Lapointe trips on his cat and sprains his ankle. And this is before any of the real hitting began last night.' … [Read more...] about Flyers notebook
Flyers open with shutout over Sabres
'The regular season is no longer the issue with the Flyers, whose success is ultimately determined when the playoffs begin in April. That is when they won't face overmatched opponents like the Buffalo Sabres, whom they soundly defeated 2-0 Thursday in their season opener.' … [Read more...] about Flyers open with shutout over Sabres
Sabres Drop First Game
'The game was deadlocked at zero through two periods of play mostly due to the spectacular play from Ryan Miller and Jeff Hacket in goal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Drop First Game
Flyers Impressive in 2-0 Season Opening Win
'The Flyers finished the night 2-for-6 on the power play, and killed all six of Buffalo’s man advantage opportunities.' … [Read more...] about Flyers Impressive in 2-0 Season Opening Win
Sabres Waste A Good Opening Night Performance From Miller
'The new and improved addition of the Sabres looked a little too much like what we've seen the past two years as they lost the opener in Philadelphia Thursday night 2-0. It was the same old story, dominate the first 20 minutes, miss great chances and finally get taken over.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Waste A Good Opening Night Performance From Miller
Brick Wall
'Although it took until the third period to finally score a goal, the Flyers were the better team on the ice all night, and set the tempo from the game's opening minutes.' … [Read more...] about Brick Wall
Philadelphia 2, Buffalo 0
'``Except for the last three minutes, we stayed with the pressure all night,'' Hitchcock said. ``We really played a good game.''' … [Read more...] about Philadelphia 2, Buffalo 0
Ex-Sabre joins broadcast team
'Ray will be adding commentary along with former Sabres' captain Danny Gare during the pre-game show and between periods.' … [Read more...] about Ex-Sabre joins broadcast team
Philadelphia 2, Buffalo 0
'"We needed to take advantage of our power-play situations," Ruff said. "They took advantage of theirs and they ended up winning the hockey game." … [Read more...] about Philadelphia 2, Buffalo 0