Archives for January 2011

Pirates killed by penalty near the finish (Portland Press Herald) Reporter suffers only a bruised ego playing goalie (Portland Press Herald) Pirates drop yet another heartbreaker (Maine Hockey Journal) Sharks tap power with seconds to go (Worcester Telegram and Gazette) Call to NHL stops Desjardins' streak (Worcester Telegram and Gazette) Pirates Topped by Last-Second Goal … [Read more...] about Monday’s Portland Coverage

'"That's how most of the goals are scored, just hanging around in front," said Stafford, who has 13 goals in 23 games. "I've been getting some good breaks, just trying to get myself in good position, and it's been working out for me. I'm just trying to keep it going."' … [Read more...] about Comeback kids start party

'Regardless, Pegula is moving toward a purchase. His accountants and lawyers were performing due diligence. Two vehicles recently parked in a reserved area behind HSBC Arena were registered to engineers from Erie, Pa. Just a coincidence or were they inspecting the arena in preparation for an ownership change?' … [Read more...] about Pegula ready and waiting

'"His ability to do the research and get the facts on every story was very unique," said Sabres Hall member Danny Gare, who emceed the ceremonies.' … [Read more...] about Mogilny, Kelley enter Sabres’ Hall

Sloppy Bruins present Sabres with a gift victory (Boston Globe) Savard happy 2010 is behind him (Boston Globe) Not how Bruins Drew it up (Boston Herald) Rookies on move (Boston Herald) Rapid reaction: Sabres 7, Bruins 6 (SO) (ESPN) Bruins Get Historic Offensive Contributions From Defensemen, But It Comes With a Price in Loss to Sabres (NESN) Bruins Grab Point in Buffalo, … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Boston Coverage

'“There were a lot of sloppy plays,” Pominville said, referring to how the Sabres found themselves trailing 4-2 within the first 15 minutes. “But we dug deep and found a way at the end.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres rally to beat Bruins 7-6 in shootout

'Stafford and Vanek both scored in the shootout, while Michael Ryder and Seguin each potted goals in the extra session to set up the finish. Ennis faked Thomas to get the netminder to commit and then lifted the left-handed shot high into the cage. Chara then missed wide left of the net.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 7, Boston 6 (SO)

'The Sabres gave up three goals by losing faceoffs.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Use Late Game Heroics To Beat Bruins 7-6

'"Right now I'm feeling a lot better, feeling good," Myers said after practice in Northtown Center in Amherst. "I'm definitely excited to get back and playing. [Sitting out] was different, for sure. It was a feeling I hadn't experienced in a while, and I don't want to feel it again."' … [Read more...] about Return of Myers gives Sabres a crowd on blue line

'"It's done a lot for the league," he said. "The players love playing in it. We've had different atmospheres from the snow we had to how cold it was in Chicago [in 2009] to just bringing the game back to its roots. I think if the NFL ever got to a point where it was all indoor stadiums, they would lose something. I think hockey going back outside has just brought … [Read more...] about Legacy of first Classic grows

Sabres thumbnails (Boston Globe) Bruins turn to Tuukka Rask to extend points streak (Quincy Patriot Ledger) Boston (20-11-5) at Buffalo (15-18-4) (AP) Boston Bruins (20-11-5) at Buffalo Sabres (15-18-4) (The Sports Network) Bruins continue trip with a stop in Buffalo (NHL.com) B's Look for Same Effort Versus Buffalo (BostonBruins.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Boston Coverage

Out with the old (Portland Press Herald) Kennedy does it again for a whale of a win (Maine Hockey Journal) Déjà Vu All Over Again as Whale Sink Pirates (PortlandPirates.com) Pirates Sign Bowers to PTO (PortlandPirates.com) Kennedy Foils Old Team in OT Again (CTWhale.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Portland Coverage