Archives for October 5, 2011

'"This was the first time I've been to Europe, and I've seen a bit on TV of them cheering, but that's unbelievable," Sabres center Luke Adam said. "The third period they were cheering us on. It was a lot of fun, and it's not something you get to do too often."' … [Read more...] about Sabres make them shout in Mannheim

'"The German experience has been great," coach Lindy Ruff said. "Heidelberg, it's a beautiful place, and coupled with the weather that's been absolutely fabulous, that helps make the trip. Everybody's been outside, everyone's together, you can have your meals together. It's been a great experience."' … [Read more...] about Next stop on tour: Helsinki

Alumni lining up for Amerks' home opener (Rochester D&C) Amerks getting ready for season opener on Saturday night (Amerks.com) More than 40 Amerks alumni scheduled to attend the 2011-12 home opener on Thursday, Oct. 13 (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

'Tuesday's contest was a special homecoming for Sabres Forward Jochen Hecht. Despite not playing due to a concussion he suffered early in training camp, Hecht lead the Sabres onto the ice at SAP Arena in his hometown of Mannheim, where he played before leaving for the NHL. Hecht wore the captain's "C" on his Sabres jersey and was the last player to leave the ice after … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres Defeat Adler Mannheim in Germany

'The Genesee County connection is in the Mannheim front office. General Manager Teal Fowler is a Western New York transplant.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Face Off Against A Batavia Native

'Only when he went to warm up the ice and was "Jochen Hecht is one of us" chants celebrated frenetically. "That was a nice welcome. I wanted to soak up the atmosphere," said Hecht, who presented himself without a helmet, made with the fans the shaft and threw some pucks into the crowd, his cameo appearance.' … [Read more...] about Sabres amaze Adler

'The Buffalo Sabres gave powerful gas from the start and dominated the game. The pros from North America showed it fast, no-frills hockey with direct train attack onto the opponent's goal. Again and again the Eagle defense was under pressure and was not always the safest idea.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo a size too big for the Eagles