Archives for June 2005

'LaFontaine, who will fly in from New York City especially for the ride, befriended many young cancer patients during his years with the Sabres. His participation in the Roswell ride does not surprise the Schwegler family. "Pat is a unique individual, and it has nothing to do with his athletic ability," said Schwegler. "Some human beings give of themselves … [Read more...] about LaFontaine rides to honor patient

'"As I look back on it, we didn't do anything criminally wrong," said Rigas.' … [Read more...] about John Rigas sentenced to 15 years in jail

'"As to the harm caused to Western New York, the number of years he received - whether one year, five years or 15 years - doesn't really matter. We're not going to be helped by whatever the decision of the judge," said Richard M. Tobe, a former top Erie County official who was involved in early negotiations with the Rigas family for the project. … [Read more...] about Supporters of Rigases upset by sentences

'John Rigas told the court that mistakes were made in the way he ran the company, but he intended no wrong.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres Owner Gets 15 Years In Prison

'A third son, Michael, had a mistrial declared in his case and a new federal case against is slated to begin on Oct. 24.' … [Read more...] about John Rigas sentenced to 15 years in prison

'After John Rigas, who has cancer and a heart condition, serves two years of his sentence, the Bureau of Prisons can ask for a reduction if it concludes he has less than three months to live, U.S. District Judge Leonard Sand said. The judge, who presided over the trial in New York, ordered both Rigases to surrender to prison officials on Sept. 19.' … [Read more...] about Adelphia Founder John Rigas Gets 15 Years; Son, 20

'The federal judge sentencing Rigas admonished him for his lack of remorse and said he would have imposed a greater prison term if not for Rigas' old age and ill health.' … [Read more...] about Adelphia founder sentenced to 15 years

'Rigas' son Timothy, 49, who like his father was convicted last year of bank fraud, securities fraud and conspiracy, was sentenced to 20 years in prison. Sand could have sentenced both men to life.' … [Read more...] about Adelphia Head, Son Sentenced in Fraud Case

Celebrity Bartending Night At Nathaniel's Pub (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'Do you see MacArthur playing at the AHL level prior to the NHL? JB: I see him playing two years in the AHL, just getting accustomed to the pro game. After two years, he should be ready for the National Hockey League.' … [Read more...] about Prospect Highlight: Clarke MacArthur

'"We saw virtually all of their home games and we discuss the team all the way down and back," Regier said. "Lindy has been on the ice with the team, helping Rochester head coach Randy Cunneyworth and his assistants Doug Houda and Jim Corsi, the goaltending coach. We sent our video crew and our strength and conditioning coaches there as well. Rochester has … [Read more...] about Buffalo beefed up Amerks

Amerks announce season ticket pricing for 05-06 (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'Because of his spectacular start in Buffalo and his Stanley Cup brilliance in Pittsburgh, it is likely this hockey legend will end up in Hockey's Hall of Fame.' … [Read more...] about Sabre Legends: Tom Barrasso

'I believe an NHL under a salary cap will benefit fans. In the short term there will be a number of exciting changes, the most likely of which seems to be an entry draft lottery. The NHL will try to crack down on obstruction but as always this effort will be short lived and halfway through the season the crack down will be over. I believe the only lasting changes will be a … [Read more...] about Some rumored changes – the day after the CBA is signed

' It would be a good idea if the NHL came to grips with the fact that it is still a niche sport, so why not go back to rabid hockey cities such as Winnipeg and Quebec City? For that matter why not consider a European Division of the NHL?' … [Read more...] about NHL must look ahead, not back