Archives for May 2005

'Bandits perennial scoring leader John Tavares is arguably the best lacrosse player in history, notching 1051 points (517G, 534A) in 163 games, while his nephew of the same name - one of the Bandits ball boys - recently became the first underage player to be granted “exceptional” status by the Ontario Hockey League.' … [Read more...] about All in the Name

Amerks' Roy is grinding again (Rochester D&C) Carlyle expects Moose to fight back (Winnipeg Free Press) Unsung Gaustad makes Amerks tough around the edges (Winnipeg Free Press) Gaustad Guides Grinders (RNews.com) Amerks, Fans Look Ahead to Game 2 (WROC-TV) Amerks to give fans another 'Rally' Friday (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

Amerks pass test of character (Buffalo News) Another Amerks comeback (Rochester D&C) Amerks find out Flaherty can be solved (Rochester D&C) High-scoring Vanek hurt in practice, misses opener (Rochester D&C) Amerks tip Moose (Winnipeg Sun) Goal sparks Rochester (Winnipeg Sun) Moose mistakes costly (Winnipeg Free Press) Only fright is among Amerks' foes (Winnipeg Free … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'This season, the 20 year old was second on Medicine Hat with 74 points (30+44) in 58 games. In the postseason, the Tigers’ alternate captain led the team in scoring with 11 points (3+8) in 13 games. Medicine Hat lost in six games to the Prince Albert Raiders in the Eastern Conference Semifinal. The Tigers were the 2004 WHL Champions.' … [Read more...] about Amerks Sign Sabres Prospect MacArthur

'Plante left the NHL with 95 career goals and 245 career points in 438 games. The former college standout had a nice career when he learned to compensate for his lack of size and strength, but ultimately his physical shortcomings cost him an NHL job.' … [Read more...] about Sabre Legends: Derek Plante

Amerks want to get ahead (Buffalo News) Bad start helps Amerks (Rochester D&C) Impressed, not scared (Winnipeg Sun) Amerks have secret squirrel (Winnipeg Sun) Moose vs. Americans, head-to-head (Winnipeg Sun) Change is good for Goren (Winnipeg Sun) Signings made Moose (Winnipeg Sun) Moose brace for stiffest test yet (Winnipeg Free Press) Amerks puckstopper refuses to … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

'Just once, I’d love to hear Nolan accept at least part of the blame for his long absence from the NHL. So far, I’ve missed that admission.' … [Read more...] about Ted Nolan Returns: But Was He a Victim?

Long-awaited potential of Novotny has arrived (Rochester D&C) Up against the best (Winnipeg Sun) Young blue-liner plays big role (Winnipeg Sun) Moose in 7-game nail-biter (Winnipeg Sun) Moose earn high marks for first-round domination (Winnipeg Free Press) Heerema hitting stride (Winnipeg Free Press) Rested and Healthy (RNews.com) Amerks sign Sabres' draft pick Clarke … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage

Forward has a ball playing in off-season (Winnipeg Sun) Round 1 win sweet, but Moose back to business (Winnipeg Free Press) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage

'"The thing I remember (most) about Teddy is the effect he had on other people," former Sabres captain Michael Peca said. "He was able to get the most out of him because he was honest. People said they loved watching us because we were the hardest-working team in the league. Ted Nolan epitomized that."' … [Read more...] about Nolan returns after eight years in exile

Flaherty could be big obstacle as Rochester faces Manitoba (Rochester D&C) Bring on the Americans (Winnipeg Sun) Calm, cool, collected (Winnipeg Sun) Moose catch a break before facing Amerks (Winnipeg Free Press) Moose brass doing good job: Canucks GM (Winnipeg Free Press) Moose to play Amerks in second round (MTSCentre.ca) Amerks to Play Moose in Division Finals … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage