Archives for January 2006

'"It's a distinct kicking motion," Ruff said. "It was kicked in, and I'm sure we'll get an apology from the league on it."' … [Read more...] about Regehr’s disputed goal earns Flames 4-1 win over Sabres

'"That gave them the lead," he said. "We didn't play well, but it gave them the lead. It changed the composure. I don't understand how a video judge here can make that type of call when it's that distinct."' … [Read more...] about Kiprusoff, Flames cruise to sixth straight home win

'Maxim Afinogenov scored the lone goal for Buffalo, losers of two straight. Martin Biron made 33 saves in defeat.' … [Read more...] about Calgary 4, Buffalo 1

'WGR spoke with the NHL's Vice President of Hockey Operations in Toronto, Mike Murphy, and he said the puck was dropped too quickly following the goal to give the league ample time to review the goal and intervene with the ruling.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Get Kicked Around In Calgary 4-1

'"We played 20 minutes in the whole game."' … [Read more...] about Flames stifle Buffalo’s offense

Renewed Amerks sneak by Rampage (Rochester D&C) Rampage endure another tough loss (San Antonio Express News) Thorburn's Goal Lifts Amerks (RNews.com) Amerks blank Rampage (Amerks.com) Amerks Shutout Rampage 1-0 (SARampage.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage

'"There will be little bit of extra butterflies," Lydman said after practice Friday in the Stampede Corral. "There are a lot of old teammates there, and I miss them. This is going to be special, for sure.' … [Read more...] about Lydman plays it cool

'The Sabres have nine players with 10 or more power-play points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Flames

'Professionally, he and the Sabres are one of the NHL's biggest surprises. A team that finished last in the Northeast Division in 2003-04, the Sabres arrived in Calgary for tonight's meeting with the Flames within hailing distance of powerhouse Ottawa.' … [Read more...] about Toni lands on his feet

'The Sabres are 2-2-1 in their last five but also 9-2-1 in their last dozen road games.' … [Read more...] about Game Day

Sabres break with 'status' quo (Calgary Herald) Game Day: Sabres at Flames (Calgary Herald) Toni lands on his feet (Calgary Sun) Game Day (Calgary Sun) Buffalo (29-14-3) at Calgary (27-14-5) (AP) Flames put five-game run at home on line against Sabres (Sportsticker) Buffalo Sabres (29-14-3) at Calgary Flames (27-14-5) (The Sports Network) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Calgary Coverage (Updated 12:30 p.m.)

Amerks' woes extended with big loss in Houston (Rochester D&C) Fast start, Kotyk pace Aeros (Houston Chronicle) Amerks Lose Down South (RNews.com) Amerks lose to Houston (Amerks.com) Aeros 5, Americans 1 (Aeros.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'The Canucks game plan going into the game was to be very physical against the smaller, faster Sabres. It was a game plan they executed fairly well and effectively.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Vancouver 4-1 in '70 expansion class contest

'"We didn't play well enough to deserve the win," defenseman Jay McKee said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' penalty: loss to Canucks

'Dumont offered to take a conditioning assignment with the Rochester Americans, but Ruff said he would prefer to insert Dumont onto the fourth line and play him back into form. "You have to evaluate as the tempo goes up, the combative stuff that we're doing," Ruff said. "If there are no repercussions from that, then you gotta make decisions. How do you … [Read more...] about Dumont hopes to return Tuesday in New York