Archives for April 14, 2008

'National Hockey League star Thomas Vanek scored a hat-trick to help host nation Austria romp to a 10-5 victory over Great Britain in the World Championships. Vanek, who plays for Buffalo Sabres, condemned Britain to a second successive defeat in Division One as Austria continued their bid for an immediate return to the top flight.' … [Read more...] about Vanek Sinks GB

'Ruff just wants Bernier's focus to be speed, with and without the puck. Skating lessons and off-ice cross-training will be the "Bear's" meat and potatoes for the next six months. “I’m going to take a little bit of a break, I’m going to start training maybe in May,” Bernier said. “Hopefully everything will go well for me and I can … [Read more...] about No hibernation for the Big Bear

'“(Tallinder’s) had some very serious injuries that maybe didn’t allow him to train as hard in the offseason and get physically strong enough in the offseason,” Ruff said. “I think his game wasn’t anywhere near where I had him at as a defenseman.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres&#8217 eD&#8217 could use more help

'“I think Chris is a player, and we’ve seen it at the college level and in the conditioning camps, who’s well on the path of being a very good professional,” Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier said. “He’ll be a very good addition.”' … [Read more...] about Newly signed Butler ready to get to work for Sabres

Amerks finish season with win (Rochester D&C) Amerks' season finale draws decent-sized crowd (Rochester D&C) Gerbe one year too late for Amerks fans (Rochester D&C) Photo gallery (Rochester D&C) Monsters fall despite hat trick by Richardson (Cleveland Plain Dealer) Amerks Win Finale (RNews.com) A Hockey Season to Forget (RNews.com) Amerks close out season in a high … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage