Archives for 2003

'Brian, who has two goals and no assists in 13 games this season, never thought there was a possibility he'd play an NHL game there. It probably wouldn't have happened if the Sabres' new owner, Tom Golisano, weren't from Rochester. Sabres' defenseman Rory Fitzpatrick is also a Rochester native. "You grow up dreaming to be a pro hockey player … [Read more...] about Gionta to be flying high

The game is a byproduct of both the city of Buffalos fragile economy as well as new Sabres owner B. Thomas Golisanos ties to the Rochester area. Golisano, who owns suburban Rochester-based Paychex, wants the Sabres to hop on board the regionalism train that already includes the Buffalo Bills and two western New York colleges. … [Read more...] about Sabres and Devils to play NHL game in Rochester

'For the next three Sabres home games, fans are encouraged to make a cash donation of at least $5 or the equivalent of a five pound bag of non-perishable food items at HSBC Arena or Rich's Red Brick market.' … [Read more...] about Hat Trick for Hunger kicks off this week

'Only about 100 tickets remain for the first-ever NHL regular-season game in Rochester, the first of what could be an annual event as the Sabres try to expand their market.' … [Read more...] about Rochester nears Sabres sellout

'The Ducks may very well be trying to move goalie Martin Gerber, the backup to J.S. Giguere, who rarely plays. Gerber, a native of Switzerland, was 6-11-3 with a 1.95 goals-against average and .929 save percentage last season, his first in North America. The Sabres remain unsure whether Martin Biron or Mika Noronen can be their every day goalie, so there could very well be … [Read more...] about Sabres might trade for Ducks goalie

'“I’ve watched them for years,” she said. “I know all the players. And for three minutes, they’re going to know me.”' … [Read more...] about Local teen to sing at center ice

Alexei Zhitnik was fined one-thousand dollars by the NHL for a knee on knee hit Saturday. … [Read more...] about Zhitnik Escapes Suspension For Hit In Montreal

'The Sabres have picked up 22 new advertising or sponsorship deals since new owner B. Thomas Golisano has taken over.' … [Read more...] about New sponsorship deals paying off for Sabres

'Lindy Ruff went with Mika Noronen in net for a second consecutive night. Noronen stopped 23 shots in the loss as the Sabres didn't offer too much on the offensive end. After mustering 17 shots in Friday night's win, Buffalo scratched out a whopping 16 shots in the shutout loss.' … [Read more...] about Canadiens Win Battles Again, Win Game This Time

'So the Canadiens were aggravated before the opening faceoff, and the Sabres grew increasingly irritated as the game wore on - and the officiating wore thin on coach Lindy Ruff. "I would describe that as a penalty-killing practice," said Ruff.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blanked in Montreal

'The Sabres went into Saturday night's game at Montreal ranked 14th in the NHL at 2.43 goals a game. Take away the Sabres' first two games of the season - shutout losses - and they were averaging 2.83 goals, a figure that would place them in the league's upper third.' … [Read more...] about Martin teaches tricks of trade

'The Canadiens were very good on a night the Sabres were horrible.' … [Read more...] about Koivu lifts Habs

'The Sabres guaranteed a fight by dressing Andrew Peters. He picked up his league-leading ninth fighting major when he tangled with Langdon in the third period. Langdon was game, but Peters used his size advantage to win the decision.' … [Read more...] about Koivu inspires mates

'Buffalo had 39 minutes in penalties, allowing eight power plays, including five in the second period alone. ``We just got into so much penalty trouble,'' defenseman James Patrick said. ``We can't be taking four-minute (penalties) and (majors). We killed a double minor and came out of the box, and then took another one. That obviously ruined our momentum, … [Read more...] about Montreal 3, Buffalo 0

'"Tonight was a like a playoff game. It was so intense," Theodore said. "The fans loved it. It was so much fun to play in a game like that. I sat back in my net and I saw all that phyisical stuff."' … [Read more...] about Montreal 3, Buffalo 0