Archives for November 13, 2003

'“Whatever they tell me to do, I’m going to do,” he said. “Every day is like training camp for me, every day could be my last. I’m not the kind of guy who can take it easy. I’m on a two-way deal and I’m replaceable if my attitude changes or I get too comfortable. I’ve learned my lesson to work hard all the time and never take … [Read more...] about The Peters principle

'Of New Jersey's first 14 games, only two have been decided by more than one goal. Doesn't leave Brodeur or any of his teammates much room for error' … [Read more...] about Unbeaten streak continues in frustrating fashion

'Based on the results of Wednesday night's goodwill game, it appears several Sabres wouldn't mind playing more games in Rochester - just not for the minor-league affiliate Americans.' … [Read more...] about Sabres extend Devils to the Max in Rochester

'Buffalo fans understand the psychic value of the Sabres and Bills, the connection they provide to the larger world. Rochester fans see themselves as an extension of that community, a logical and increasingly vital part of the Buffalo sports scene. Without them, our hold on the two major franchises would be more tenuous. … [Read more...] about Stronger roots could flourish in Flower City

'As the Buffalo Sabres prepared to play their first-ever regular season game in Rochester, the club announced Wednesday it had reached agreement with Time Warner Cable to broadcast 13 regular season games starting Nov. 19. The "Game-of-the-Week" will be broadcast via the Sabres flagship network, the Empire Sports Network, on Time Warner's Rochester area … [Read more...] about Sabres gain TV presence in Rochester

'"The boards were different. The rink was different. It was weird to play in it," Brodeur said. "It's not the NHL. We're not used to playing like that."' … [Read more...] about Devils 2, Sabres 2

'The quality of the ice was more noticeable. It caused the puck to bounce a lot, making it difficult to complete long passes and shoot quickly. Before the game, Burns called the ice "pathetic.''' … [Read more...] about Devils odds and ends

'Golisano dedicated the game to his lifelong friend Gene Polisseni. The Irondequoit native, who died two years ago, was instrumental in the formation of youth and adult leagues in the area, and Golisano briefed his players on the role his former business associate and best friend played in his life and in the game. “He knew we’d hear his name a lot during the … [Read more...] about Sabres conquer city

'They packed 11,146 fans into Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial for Wednesday night hockey. For one November night, the city was major league on the sporting scene, and the players sensed the crowd’s excitement and energy. “It didn’t feel like we weren’t in our home rink at all,” Taylor said. “The crowd was so good tonight. We were … [Read more...] about Tie-ing one on

'As Cherry, the one-time Rochester Americans player and coach, quipped: “They should play more games here. Hell, they draw just as well as they do for most games in Buffalo.”' … [Read more...] about eHockey Night' earns high scores

'The rink crew was blameless, however. No air conditioning in the building meant no way to regulate temperature or humidity. Also, they were required to make a new layer of ice with Sabres advertising logos on Tuesday. Because the Rochester Americans played at home Monday and are home again Friday, there wasn’t time to make a complete new sheet of ice.' … [Read more...] about A grand experiment

'The Devils and the Sabres will settle back into a routine by then, but Wednesday night was special.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Visit Rochester and Give Fans a Tie

'Although the Devils praised the crowd and the energetic scene here, they will surely be pleased to return to an NHL rink. Blue Cross Arena didn't have very good ice, players said and the bounces off the boards were unpredictable.' … [Read more...] about Devils unbeaten on unusual road

'The freshly laid ice was unanimously ripped, and Sergei Brylin suffered a shoulder injury when he slammed into the new, stiff boards. It may look like the NHL turning into a traveling circus to attract fans.' … [Read more...] about Road-tough Devils keep streak alive

'Except for local hero Brian Gionta, the Devils were never thrilled about playing a regular-season game in a minor-league arena with poor ice. The game was the brainchild of Buffalo Sabres owner and Rochester billionaire Tom Golisano. Rather than protest the request from NHL commissioner Gary Bettman, Devils general manager Lou Lamoriello chose to show some good will and … [Read more...] about Tied up in Rochester