Archives for December 28, 2007

'“It’s actually, technically quite a challenge because we’re not trained to monitor weather in structures. Nobody is ever asked to monitor weather in these kinds of conditions. We’re usually in natural environments and big open areas. It was technically quite a challenge to find something that we would consider to be representative for the stadium … [Read more...] about On-site Weather Station Keeps Winter Classic Informed

'During the game the HSBC crew will be operating as if it were a normal Sabres game at their own arena, including all the ice cuts.' … [Read more...] about HSBC Ice Crew Doing Double Duty for Winter Classic

'The forecast for Buffalo on New Year's Day is a chance of snow showers, cloudy with a high near 32. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. Perfect, wouldn't you say, for hockey. Outdoor hockey.' … [Read more...] about A special NHL game shown Tuesday on NBC

'The Amerks are apparently facing some serious financial questions, and the Sabres are none-too-happy with the way things are working out. As a result, reports coming out of Rochester point to the Sabres severing their ties with the Americans and moving their prospects to Portland, Maine, while the Panthers become the sole NHL affiliate.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo planning to pull out of Rochester?

'"Growing up, my dad was a principal, and through him I've always had an appreciation of the importance of education. Playing hockey is of course important, but helping out with things like Summit means just as much," Campbell told me.' … [Read more...] about Brian Campbell A True Hero Off Ice

'When the Ottawa Senators’ star-studded trio of Jason Spezza, Daniel Alfredsson and Dany Heatley took the ice to start all three periods Wednesday night, Tallinder and Lydman watched from the bench. Campbell and Spacek were on the ice.' … [Read more...] about Tallinder, Lydman are grounded

'“I’m not trying to make anybody the bad person,” Campbell said Thursday. “I like the organization, and I like being here. There’s nothing I don’t like. But to say I don’t think about it or it frustrates me is an understatement. It bothers me. It’s been dragging on for a while, and it’s not close to being … [Read more...] about Sabres up to same old no dealing

'Plainly put, it could be a week or two before concussion-induced headaches subside enough to allow Stafford to start skating again. And perhaps another week before he can play.' … [Read more...] about Stafford goes on the shelf with concussion

'If those estimates hold, the Jan. 1 NHL event will top the $4.2 million in spending tied to the multiday slate of NCAA basketball tournament games played in HSBC Arena last March.' … [Read more...] about Ice Bowl&#8217s big winners? Hotels and restaurants

'Kotalik is -- in a game filled with playmakers, skaters and specialists -- a bona fide sniper. His vision is average at best. His passing has never been noteworthy. But when the former sixth-round draft choice can lay into a one-timer, good things are bound to happen.' … [Read more...] about Can Kotalik do more than shoot? Sabres need to know

'In much of the USA, hockey doesn't matter. Here, where mothers lace their kids' skates in the dark at dawn on chilly winter mornings, little matters more.' … [Read more...] about Outdoor hockey celebrates Buffalo’s culture

Sabres looking to rebound against Devils (Sportsticker) Sabres make first visit to Devils' new den (LetsGoSabres.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s New Jersey Coverage

Looking back at other long Amerk skids (Rochester D&C) Panthers recall Stewart for fifth time (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage