Archives for December 2007

Matchup: Blackhawks at Sabres (Chicago Tribune) Buffalo buzzing over Kane's homecoming (Arlington Heights Daily Herald) Sabres eye 10th home win of season (Sportsticker) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Chicago Coverage

'“It was a great third period for this team,” Connolly said of the Sabres, who scored three times in the final 20 minutes. “To get up, and have them come back, then to win a tight game when we really haven’t been doing that lately, it’s really something for us to build on.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres tax Caps with gains in third

'The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to make their morning skate open to the public today in HSBC Arena. Kane and his teammates are scheduled to start skating at 11:30 a.m., but they could go on the ice 15 minutes earlier.' … [Read more...] about Fans will get early chance to see Kane

'Craig realizes that the rink builders for the Buffalo Sabres-Pittsburgh Penguins game are at the mercy of the weather. Unlike the builder of a backyard rink, who wants really cold temperatures, Craig would prefer readings of 26 or 27 degrees.' … [Read more...] about Ice Bowl man cometh

'"He was the kind of person who would always make you laugh when he was around, always full of life and full of energy," Mindorff said. When Hannigan would take an interest in a particular project, he would put his full interest into it, she recalled: "He was always warm and engaging and loved life."' … [Read more...] about Pat Hannigan recalled as friend to new Canadians

'"It obviously makes you feel good coming from your hometown that they respect you like that," Kane said. "I'm looking forward to it. You want to play well and show the people that are going to do all that stuff for you that you can play well."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo, where Kane roams

'Kane's return was front page news in Friday's Buffalo News. The Hawks' rookie figures to be besieged by the media at today's morning skate, which the Sabres have agreed to open to the public.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo buzzing over Kane's homecoming

'"There's going to be a lot of things, distractions and all that stuff. I want him to enjoy it and just prepare. Just like me when I went home for my first game, a lot of people want to see you, and you want to see a lot of them, too, but you've got a job."' … [Read more...] about Kane returns home tonight

Caps fall short by one period (Washington Times) Photo gallery (WashingtonCaps.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Washington Coverage

'Ruff watched as Connolly was helped off the ice midway through the second period after a puck tagged him just under the left eye. Trainers worked on Connolly, and sporting eight sutures, he returned to the ice for the third period, and it was a good thing he did.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 5, Washington 3

'The Sabres had been putting a lot of pressure on Washington for several minutes, but finally got one past Olaf Kolzig as Connolly's backhander from the slot as he was falling to the ice found the back of the net.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 5, Washington 3

'Buffalo gained its first lead of the night only 19 seconds in the final period when Drew Stafford connected on a wraparound, however Brooks Laich and the Caps tied it up yet again about five minutes later when they caught Ryan Miller badly out of position. At 16:18 of the third period, Connolly netted the game-winner and Jochen Hecht added some insurance with an empty … [Read more...] about Sabres Knock Off Caps 5-3

'The Sabres trailed the Washington Capitals 1-0 and 2-1 on Friday night at the Verizon Center and saw their third-period lead disappear on a fluke goal. But they kept pressing, and fittingly it was Connolly who scored the deciding goal in Buffalo's 5-3 win.' … [Read more...] about Cut to the quick

Amerks to meet public at library event (Rochester D&C) Bad Finish (RNews.com) Vote for your favorite Amerks today! (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'"It's just how you feel and what you can do," Numminen said. "I've been increasing my training weekly. So things are going great."' … [Read more...] about Numminen skates with Sabres 3 months after heart surgery