Archives for March 24, 2011

'Gilbert Perreault, Martin’s center, remembered Martin as being a “great entertainer,” noting the player’s “flamboyant” hockey style and endless supply of jokes. Right winger Rene Robert celebrated Martin by pulling out a can of beer and a cigar, saying “this one’s for you my friend.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres star Martin remembered for his flamboyance

'"It has so much to do with confidence," Gerbe said Wednesday. "If you believe in yourself and believe you can do it, you can make things happen and good things will happen. I know how good this league is. The big thing for me going into this season was to not lose confidence no matter what."' … [Read more...] about Gerbe shooting up growth chart

'The Sabres are holding a public memorial service for Martin at 11 a.m. in HSBC Arena. The left winger on Buffalo's most famous sports line died March 13 at age 59 of sudden cardiac arrest brought on by cardiovascular disease. The Sabres moved today's practice to 9 a.m. at Northtown Center in Amherst so the players could be at the arena by the time the service starts.' … [Read more...] about Team to attend Martin memorial

'The doors of HSBC Arena open at 10 a.m. for the 11 a.m. service. Martin family members are expected to attend.' … [Read more...] about Public memorial for ex-Buffalo Sabre Rick Martin

'“There’s players that want to go on the ice in optional skates, there’s players that maybe just want to get on the (stationary) bike,” Ruff explained. “Everybody knows their body, everybody reacts differently to days off. There’s players that don’t want to shut it down.”' … [Read more...] about Light practice day

Old friend Gendron to enter Pirate hall Saturday night (Portland Press Herald) Hockey brawl seen by schoolkids has some rethinking field trip (Portland Press Herald) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Portland Coverage