Archives for September 28, 2006

'Now the rest of the hockey world does too, which means Buffalo will start the new season with the kind of expectations that come from tasting success and being rewarded with big raises. In other words, the Sabres, who went through minimal personnel changes this summer, won't be sneaking up on anybody as they did much of last season.'

'Michael Gilbert, the Sabres public relations director, called the team's financial support of the three organizations a "natural fit" for the team. "We're always trying to give back to the community," he said. "Those three groups need the support, and it helps us give back to three groups that have an affinity for skating and what we do."'

'Buffalo Sabres left wing Jochen Hecht missed the second half of Wednesday's practice with a groin strain, but he's not expected to miss much time, if any.'

'"I told him to adapt what you can with the new logo."'

Amerks rookie Kaleta enjoys putting hurt on his opponents (Rochester D&C)

Amerks Beat Crunch in OT (WROC-TV)

Amerks beat Syracuse in sudden-death shootout (Amerks.com)

Panthers assign Pelletier to Rochester Americans (Amerks.com)

Crunch Fall To Amerks In Shootout (SyracuseCrunch.com)