Archives for April 16, 2010

'“When you know that your goaltender can win you games, can steal you games, can cover up some of your bad mistakes inside of a game, it allows you to ramp up your style of play,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff explained to the Buffalo News leading into his team’s first playoff game in three springs.' … [Read more...] about Miller stands tall as Sabres win opener against Bruins

'It was not a particularly pretty performance. But the Sabres have a 1-0 lead in this best-of-seven series.' … [Read more...] about ‘Boring’ Miller bears down to beat Bruins

'But if there is a knock on the youngster's game, it is that he is not as physical as a player his size should be. He did not drop the gloves this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Myers not so mean but ‘a hell of a skater’

'"This is playoff hockey," said Bruins coach Claude Julien. "It's intensity and everything else and it's one team responding and the other one doing the same thing. I don't think it's a big deal. It's part of the game and the intensity is there."' … [Read more...] about Julien: No complaints on officiating

'It was just another reminder why Miller will win the Vezina Trophy this season and is a serious candidate for the Hart Trophy as league MVP.' … [Read more...] about Miller’s play saves Sabres in Game 1

Pirates are as prepared as possible (Portland Press Herald) Monarchs expect tough series (Manchester Union Leader) Pirates open Round 1 vs. Manchester on Friday (Maine Hockey Journal) Notes from Pirates practice -- 04/15/10 (Maine Hockey Journal) Ford Back in the Fold (PortlandPirates.com) Manchester vs. Portland (MonarchsHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Portland Coverage