Archives for January 4, 2009

'“It’s time for us to start playing with a little smack,” goaltender Ryan Miller said. “We played well, we competed, we battled. It was the most complete team game we’ve had in a while. It’s something we can enjoy tonight before we get moving forward.”' … [Read more...] about Players rein in postgame celebration

'"It's really what the game is all about now," Ruff said. "If you're going to score, you have to get inside. Matt Ellis, both goals. He did a great job of showing composure. I give him a lot of credit. He puts a lot of work into the game. He does a lot of little things right. I was proud of him."' … [Read more...] about Ellis grabs spotlight as Sabres trip Bruins

'"We knew that we had to come out and compete hard, battle hard, put pucks to the net, with bodies going there," Ellis beamed. "We executed well tonight."' … [Read more...] about Well-traveled Ellis gets where he wants to go

Bruins lose edge and fall (Boston Globe) Well-traveled Ellis gets where he wants to go (Boston Globe) Ward suffers setback, again (Boston Globe) Sabres burst bubble (Boston Herald) All good things come to an end, eventually (Boston Herald) Talk speaks plenty loud (Boston Herald) Peter Chiarelli expects Patrice Bergeron back (Boston Herald) Bruins outskated, outscored … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Boston Coverage

'From his incredible grab of Marc Savard's sure goal 90 seconds into the first period to his insignificant clutch of Zdeno Chara's rink-long volley as time expired in the third, Ryan Miller was where the biggest win of the season began and ended.' … [Read more...] about Miller, Ellis have perfect touch as Sabres win in Bruins’ house

Admirals snap Pirates' home streak (Portland Press Herald) Shorthanded Admirals salvage road trip with win (Norfolk Virginian Pilot) Old Pirate comes back to haunt former team (Maine Hockey Journal) Admirals Hold Off Pirates for 3-2 Win (PortlandPirates.com) Team Photo Giveaway January 4 (PortlandPirates.com) McKenna Holds Off Pirates (NorfolkAdmirals.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Portland Coverage