Archives for September 2007

'Miller described what it was like as the goaltender for the Spartans in front of 75,500 fans at his alma mater's football stadium. "There wasn't that echo effect like you get in some of the rinks, but overall the crowd noise was pretty impressive," Miller said. "You start to get the sense of why the football players react after making a big play. That whole day is going to be … [Read more...] about Miller: Sabres ”Still in great shape”

'“Teppo has an issue,” Golisano said Monday at The Ralph, where the Jan. 1 game was announced. “He’s been a great player for this team. We’re going to do everything we can to help him through this. If he’s able to play, we’ll welcome him with open arms.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres put a big chill into the air

'“We don’t need quite so much sun,” Bettman said. “We prefer there be no lake effect snow or any other precipitation. Over 55 degrees, we begin to have a problem. In the 20s would be perfect. Too cold, and the ice starts to crack.”' … [Read more...] about NHL lured by our eclassic&#8217 winter

'The weather makes the event unique. Bettman said the average temperature in Buffalo around New Year's Day is 25 degrees "and that's exactly what we're hoping for." If it's over 45 or 50, the ice won't hold up. If it's too cold, the ice will crack and chip. And if it's unusually warm or there is a foot of lake-effect snow, "I will be pulling out what little hair I have left," … [Read more...] about Buffalo to host hockey history

'"I worry about weather conditions not allowing for the game to be played, but I don't worry about the weather conditions as far as [how they might affect play]," he said. "I'll play in rain, snow, 90-degree heat. I don't care. I'll be excited to play in that one, no matter what it's like."' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Penguins test roots of hockey

'"I had a sore throat for about three weeks later, and I was wearing a couple of turtlenecks," Sykora said. "It was really cold -- minus-7 or something crazy. It was a manufactured rink. It had a roof, but there were no walls, and it started snowing. The wind was blowing, so you were skating into the wind.' … [Read more...] about Penguins excited about playing outdoors

'By playing in front of that many fans, Miller said he began to "understand why football players play to play, how pumped up they get (by) the roar of the crowd."' … [Read more...] about Outdoor hockey old hat for Sabres goalie Ryan Miller

'"The average temperature in the beginning of January, end of December is 25 degrees (-3 C)," Bettman said. "That's exactly what we're hoping for. A little overcast ... We prefer that there be no lake-effect snow or any other precipitation."' … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh Penguins and Buffalo Sabres to meet in outdoor game in Buffalo

'Buffalo was chosen for its dependably cold winters and proximity to Pittsburgh, whose fans are expected to make the 225-mile trip in droves. The NHL already is making plans to organize bus excursions and hold hotel rooms.' … [Read more...] about Penguins, Sabres to meet in outdoor game in Buffalo

'"Many of our players have great memories of playing outdoors when they were growing up," NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said. "This game provides a wonderful opportunity to showcase our great players, honor hockey's heritage and ring in the New Year with the best fans in sports."' … [Read more...] about Penguins, Sabres to play outdoor game on New Year's Day

'In a letter expected to arrive today, Sabres' season-ticket holders will be notified that they will receive the same amount of seats to the game as they would normally have to any game at HSBC Arena. Season-ticket holders will also have the opportunity to buy additional seats to the game and they can also choose to receive a refund if they decide by September 28th that they … [Read more...] about Winter Classic 2008

'The game will air nationally on NBC from the home stadium of the NFL's Buffalo Bills, where capacity exceeds 73,000.' … [Read more...] about Penguins and Sabres to play outdoor game on New Year's Day

'The pricing chart for the outdoor game was also released by the Sabres. Some of the prices are as follows: Red Zone club seats are $225. Seats in the Jim Kelly Club section are $203. The top of the lower bowl is selling for $110. Seats in the upper deck are $39 at midfield and $29 in the corners. There are $10 obstructed view seats in the first rows of the stadium.' … [Read more...] about Winter Classic 2008

'Tickets to the AMP NHL Winter Classic will go on sale in the U.S. and Canada on Tuesday, Sept. 18, at 10 a.m., ET. Tickets may be purchased at all Ticketmaster locations, Ticketmaster.com, as well as on NHL.com, PittsburghPenguins.com and Sabres.com. Tickets also will be available at the Buffalo Bills ticket offices.' … [Read more...] about Sabres will play in a 'Winter Classic'

'“I know my role,” Thibault said Sunday after practice in HSBC Arena. “They want an experienced guy to come in and play some games and help the team win. They want me to stop the puck.”' … [Read more...] about Thibault knows his role