Archives for November 5, 2004

'''It hasn't been the best start, but I knew it wasn't going to be easy,'' Vanek said. ''I'm just trying to work hard in practice and get some more ice time, and develop from there.''' … [Read more...] about Vanek staying positive despite early struggles

With a portion of the profits, the Buffalo Sabres Alumni Association will endow a scholarship at Paul Smith’s College for one Buffalo area student. Already scheduled to appear are comedian Dennis Leary, Hockey Night In Canada’s Ron MacLean, 1980 U.S. Olympic hero Jim Craig, along with Hockey Hall of Famers Gilbert Perreault and Pat LaFontaine. … [Read more...] about Sabres Alumni to Play NHL Celebrity Tournament at HSBC Arena

"I’m not sure really. We can speculate the answer, maybe thinking the league was going to be easy," stated Cunneyworth. "I think that’s how we came in to the season, but now we realized how tough this league is going to be. I think it’s time to get working and get this team headed in the right direction." … [Read more...] about Rochester Vs. Cincy Tonight

'It's the first of two scheduled games for the Amerks in Buffalo -- the second is set for Dec. 28.' … [Read more...] about Hockey's back, for a few nights

'LaFontaine, the Buffalo Sabres and the Sabres Alumni Association will hold a celebrity hockey game Dec. 4 in HSBC Arena to raise money for the installation of a state-of-the-art playroom sanctuary. "The very special kids at Children's Hospital of Buffalo inspired me to do everything I've done to this day," said LaFontaine, who spent six seasons with … [Read more...] about LaFontaine holding Dec. 4 charity event

'Vanek also could be the poster boy for Rochester's poor start. There are many reasons why the Amerks head into their 7:30 p.m. game against the Cincinnati Mighty Ducks with one of the three worst records in the 28-team American Hockey League.' … [Read more...] about No panic just yet for Vanek

'More than 8,000 tickets had been sold as of Thursday, and a crowd between 10,000 and 11,000 is expected.' … [Read more...] about Amerks bring back pro hockey to Buffalo