Archives for December 9, 2005

'“There’s no panic for our team,” Sabres forward Derek Roy said. “We’re down by a goal and we still put forward the same work ethic as in the first period. There was no panic on the bench. It seems like the guys are so much more confident.”' … [Read more...] about Another etight&#8217 win for soaring Sabres

'"It has nothing to do with politics," said Golisano spokesman Stephen Pigeon, who bristled at the question of whether this foreshadowed an endorsement by Clinton. "It's about public service and charity work."' … [Read more...] about Golisano to host President Clinton at Sabres game

'Golisano spokesman G. Steven Pigeon said late Thursday that Golisano had invited Clinton to watch his Sabres play the Stars as part of a burgeoning friendship. It centers around the Rochester billionaire's support of the Clinton Global Initiative, designed to focus world leaders on tackling some of the planet's toughest problems.' … [Read more...] about Political party mixer, with ice

'They have thrived in crunch time. Six of their past eight wins have been by one goal. An exception - Sunday's 6-4 triumph over the Colorado Avalanche - was because of an empty-netter.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' mind-set remains mighty

'"I grew up watching games in the Auditorium. It was great. My favorite players were Lindy Ruff and Mike Foligno. There's a lot of good memories in Buffalo. It's a hard-working city, and I kind of feel like I'm a hard-working guy."' … [Read more...] about Anaheim's Konopka takes the long way home

'Better late than never.' … [Read more...] about Sabres top Ducks in comeback

Ducks Unable to Close Deal (Los Angeles Times) Buffalo Has Special Place in His Heart (Los Angeles Times) Ducks fail to hold the lead - twice (Orange County Register) Sabres Down Ducks in OT, 3-2 (MightyDucks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Anaheim Coverage

'"We're just rolling four lines, playing good defensively and getting good goaltending," Vanek said. "We're just grinding out wins right now."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Anaheim 2, OT

'"The muscle around the bone is not completely healed, and there is scar tissue," he said. "But it's not a pain."' … [Read more...] about Miller to begin rehab assignment in Rochester

'Mighty Ducks center and Buffalo native Todd Marchant was whistled for hooking 65 seconds into the extra session, and the Sabres capitalized just over a minute later as Afinogenov netted his fifth tally of the season. "I thought I had stick on stick and not on his body, especially at the end of the play," Marchant said. "It's (the referee's) call and not mine."' … [Read more...] about Late goals lift surging Sabres past Mighty Ducks

'The Sabres drew even with 3:27 remaining in the contest after Kotalik one- timed a shot from the left circle that caromed off the post and past Giguere's stick side to make it 2-2 and force overtime.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Anaheim 2 (OT)

'Martin Biron picked up a win in his ninth-striaght start while the Sabres altogether have won 10 out of their last 12 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Shoot Down Ducks In OT 3-2

'"...I think our confidence level is where the team just believes they can make the difference late."' … [Read more...] about Last period heroics

Mancari makes most of chance to play (Rochester D&C) Houston Aeros (17-7-1-1) at Rochester Americans (13-10-0-0) (Aeros.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage