Archives for October 29, 2008

'“I’m ready for the game,” Gaustad said. “I’ve been preparing for it all summer and during the season I’ve been trying to stay as close to the team as I can; traveling, video, all of that.”' … [Read more...] about Gaustad to play Thursday night

'The fine is the maximum amount that is allowed under the Collective Bargaining Agreement.' … [Read more...] about Mair fined $2500 for incident in Ottawa

Pirates search for players, wins on road (Portland Press Herald) #2: Pirates Set North American Record (PortlandPirates.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Portland Coverage

'“Any time you play for your country, and I’ve been fortunate to play in quite a few events, it’s an honor and a real privilege.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres relish junior moments

'Animosities between the two Northeast Division rivals are nothing new. In 2001 while playing for the Los Angeles Kings, Mair received a 10-game suspension when he left the bench to aid teammate Mikko Eloranta, who was fighting with Neil.' … [Read more...] about Mair incident probed

'"I didn't know he came after me until after (the game), when a couple of the guys told me he had come down there," said Neil. "I had used him as a punching bag before and that was the only thing I said to him. He didn't like that too much. We ended up both getting (misconducts). It would have been nice (to be there)."' … [Read more...] about Mad Mair might face ban