Archives for January 2006

'"Everybody was waiting to see how we would react after the big win at home," Numminen said. "This was huge for us."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Edmonton 1

'"Miller made the key saves when we needed him," said Sabres coach Lindy Ruff. "That's all you can ask of him."' … [Read more...] about Afinogenov scores winner in third as Sabres beat Oilers 3-1

'"It was a total opposite from the game against L.A.," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "We knew what to expect, that they would come at us with their speed, and I thought we played a very solid defensive game."' … [Read more...] about Afinogenov, Miller get Sabres’ road trip off to good start

'"Maxim is such a dangerous player with the puck, he draws players to him, especially after scoring a goal like that," said Roy. "I look for that, you seem to get a little more space when Maxim has the puck, so it's my job to get to an open spot, because he usually finds a way to get the puck to you. He made a great pass and all I had to do was hit the net."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Edmonton 1

'Things continue to get worse for Adam Mair who has been hospitalized. Mair went down with a concussion following the game against Phoenix last Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Start Road Trip With A Win; Beat Oilers 3-1

'Ales Hemsky scored 3:35 into the game putting Buffalo down 1-0, but the Sabres conrolled play the rest of the way.' … [Read more...] about Good Start to Long Road Trip

'"I don't know what the record is, but it feels like forever since we've won here."' … [Read more...] about Sabres find a way to win

Jacina recalled by Florida; Amerks head to Texas (Amerks.com) Amerks reading program makes three stops this week (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage

'The Sabres will log 5,000 miles - Buffalo to Edmonton to Vancouver to Calgary to Manhattan to Buffalo - before spending one night in their own beds and busing to Toronto the next day. The expedition will conclude Jan. 31 in Atlanta. In all, they'll cover roughly 6,500 miles before their next game in HSBC Arena - a Feb. 2 date with the Philadelphia Flyers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres flying high as they head to western Canada

'The Oilers have scored five or more goals 14 times this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Oilers

Game on (Edmonton Sun) Buffalo (28-13-3) at Edmonton (24-16-5) (AP) Sabres open six-game road swing vs. Oilers (Sportsticker) Buffalo Sabres (28-13-3) at Edmonton Oilers (24-16-5) (The Sports Network) Game Day: Buffalo at Edmonton (EdmontonOilers.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Edmonton Coverage (Updated 1:15 p.m.)

Flat Amerks can't wake up in time against Hamilton (Rochester D&C) Amerks' Jacina returns to Florida (Rochester D&C) Dogs, Amerks split pair (Hamilton Spectator) Amerks Fall Below .500 (RNews.com) Hamilton 3, Rochester 1 (AP) Jeff Deslauriers makes 34 saves to lead Bulldogs over Americans 3-1 (CP) Bulldogs bite back, beat Amerks 3-1 (Amerks.com) Deslauriers leads 'Dogs … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage

'The Sabres dominated in all aspects of the game. The Kings never mounted any real serious comeback attempt nor did the Sabres ever allow them to think such an attempt was possible.' … [Read more...] about Sabres destroy Kings 10-1

'"It was a good night for everybody on our team," said Sabres winger Jochen Hecht, who joined Jason Pominville in recording a first career hat trick. "Everybody played hard, and everybody deserved the first star."' … [Read more...] about Sabres hit double digits

'Ryan returned to HSBC Arena and Western New York this weekend as a member of the Los Angeles Kings and played his seventh NHL game Saturday against the Buffalo Sabres. He debuted for the Kings on Dec. 31, becoming the first Purple Eagle to make it to the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Ryan’s King-sized move pays off