Archives for 2004

'“All together, I think I put on a pretty good display of what Buffalo needed,” said Peters, who turns 24 next week. “I showed them I could fight at that level and toward the end of the year I showed them I could play. I only scored two goals but I was finishing my checks and doing all the little things I had to do to play in the NHL. I’m never … [Read more...] about Sabre rattler

'Daniel Briere picked up two assists as Canada rallied to record a 5-4 victory over Finland Thursday at the 2004 World Championships. Canada got the game-winning goal in overtime from Dany Heatley, as he beat Finland goaltender Mika Noronen. J.P. Dumont recorded two shots on goal in the game. Noronen made 22 saves in the contest.' … [Read more...] about Briere Helps Canada Advance to World Semifinals

'Sabres center Daniel Briere had two assists to help Canada to a 5-4 overtime quarterfinal win against Finland in the Czech Republic. Sabres goalie Mika Noronen made 32 saves, but he couldn't stop Atlanta's Dany Heatley in overtime.' … [Read more...] about Briere Helps Canada To The Semi Finals At The World Championships

'Sabres Chris Drury, Jeff Jillson and Mike Grier will face Sweden in the semi finals of the World Championships thanks to the United States 3-2 shootout win over the home Czech Republic on Wednesday.' … [Read more...] about Three Sabres In The Semi Finals At The World Championships

'Thomas Vanek is one of three players tied for the lead with five assists while Daniel Briere is in fourth place with four assists.' … [Read more...] about Leader of the World

'Rochester is the 12th team in AHL history to win a series after trailing three games to one.' … [Read more...] about Amerks Advance

'The Sabres kids pulled off a rarity in the AHL Calder Cup playoffs. Rochester overcame a 3-1 series deficit to beat Syracuse in seven games.' … [Read more...] about The Farm Moves Forward

'With that switch, the Buffalo Sabres' radio broadcast rights will shift from WNSA to WGR. Sources indicate that WNSA will likely change to a rock music format, using mostly satellite programming.' … [Read more...] about Entercom's record bid wins fight with rival for WNSA

'The benching in Rochester was further evidence that either Marty Biron or Mika Noronen is still the goalie of the present and near future.' … [Read more...] about Ryan Miller is fast becoming a Sabres footnote

'Sabres and team USA captain Chris Drury had a goal and Sabres winger Mike Grier had an assist as the Americans edged Russia on Saturday 3-2.' … [Read more...] about Drury And Grier Help The U.S. Over Russia

'Sabres goalie Mika Noronen followed up a bad performance against Slovakia with 28 saves to lead Finland to a 1-1 tie with Sweden in the World Championships.' … [Read more...] about Noronen Sparkles In Finland's Tie With Sweden

Thomas Vanek, the Sabres’ top pick in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft, continues to lead the way for Austria at the 2004 World Championships. Vanek leads the tournament with five assists and is tied for the lead with seven points (2+5) with Martin Rucinsky (4+3). … [Read more...] about Grier Scores and Drury Notches Two Assists

'While pulling Miller from the starting lineup before Game 5 and inserting journeyman backup Tom Askey created a stir, and also may have provided much-needed spark to the Amerks, it could also help Miller’s advancement as a pro. ”I think it’s just part of the growth process,” Regier told WNSA-FM (107.7). “This is not a straight line to the top … [Read more...] about Miller backs up Askey but knows it's part of process

'Tom Golisano had no idea what he was getting himself into when he agreed to Friday night’s charity tennis match against the wife of Bills owner Ralph Wilson. "I knew she was into tennis,” said the founder and CEO of Paychex. “But I thought she was just a recreational player like me.”' … [Read more...] about Golisano, Wilson square off in charity match

'"Landing the Sabres will significantly boost that station's prospects," he said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' games headed to WGR radio