Archives for February 16, 2005

'For years, the Sabres all but ignored local amateur hockey. Regier addressed the problem three years ago and insisted the organization become more involved. The Sabres now have one full-time employee, Youth Hockey Manager Pat Fisher, working within the community on everything from instructional clinics to promoting the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres involved

'Rory Fitzpatrick would like to know what took so long. "If this is where we were headed with a cap, then it could have been settled in September," said Fitzpatrick, the lifelong Irondequoit resident who plays defense for the Buffalo Sabres. "What a waste of a season if we were going to accept a cap anyway."' … [Read more...] about Local NHLers aren't packing skates just yet

'"I wish everyone would just shut up and play."' … [Read more...] about Area hockey fans sound off on lockout

'"I know there's some extreme bitterness throughout the league amongst players for the move the negotiating committee took," Patrick said. "At the same time, there are so many guys who just said they want to play hockey, and if this is what it takes, they're willing to do that."' … [Read more...] about Cap talk startles ‘Peg pros