Archives for April 10, 2006

'"Do you remember once being named the N.H.L.'s most average player?" Arniel: "I certainly do, I use to get bugged about it a lot.. so I guess I am just an average coach now."' … [Read more...] about Meet the Sabres: Scott Arniel

'“We feel it’s a great environment to continue the development of our top prospects,” said Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier. “Many of the players on our current roster have developed their skills in Rochester. The close proximity of Rochester to Buffalo allows our organization to better monitor the progress of our top prospects.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres And Americans Continue Affiliation

'As part of the deal, the Sabres will provide Rochester with a coaching staff and a minimum of 10 prospects. The agreement extends the Sabres' affiliation with Rochester to 28 years, the longest current partnership in professional hockey.' … [Read more...] about Sabres extend affiliation with Rochester of AHL

'“We are happy to get our affiliation plans with the Buffalo Sabres and Florida Panthers completed before the end of the regular season,” said Amerks President and CEO Steve Donner. “It gives all three organizations time to plan our roster for next year and gives our fans a clear picture of what team we are working with and what their roles will be.”' … [Read more...] about Amerks extend affiliation with Buffalo and Florida

'Rochester will continue to be the top developmental team for the Buffalo Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres/Amerks sign affiliation agreement

'"There's a great unknown in dealing with a young goaltender. I think that a lot of teams are faced with that going into the playoffs, not just us," Ruff said before Miller lost to the Philadelphia Flyers at home on Friday then looked considerably sharper the next night in beating the Ottawa Senators on the road.' … [Read more...] about Ruff decision: playoff goalie

'Tickets for the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs go on sale Monday morning, April 10th, at 9am at HSBC Arena and other locations.' … [Read more...] about Playoff Fever

Goalie fight helps spark Amerks' comeback victory (Rochester D&C) Rochester 6, Grand Rapids 4 (AP) Amerks Rally Past Griffins (RNews.com) Amerks third-period rally clips Griffins 6-4 (Amerks.com) New York Brawler (GriffinsHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage