Archives for February 2012

Rochester Americans defeat Hershey Bears (Rochester D&C) Hershey Bears lose 5-2 to Rochester Americans (Harrisburg Patriot News) Amerks cruise past Bears, 5-2 (Amerks.com) Bears fall in Rochester, 5-2 (HersheyBears.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'"We've got to win hockey games," Roy said. "That's all we can think about right now. It's about working together, working hard and just winning hockey games."' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Roy making their points

'His numbers are ghastly when you consider he scored 26 goals or more three times and had 43 goals in 2007-08. He had five goals and 14 points in 21 games for Buffalo last year. He has nine goals and 28 points in 75 games, including playoffs, after arriving from St. Louis for a second-round pick.' … [Read more...] about Boyes tries old routine to end slump

'Miller is 7-2-2 over his last 12 games (including his relief effort Thursday in Philadelphia), and has posted a goals-against average of 1.72 and a save percentage of .938 in that span.' … [Read more...] about Miller remains sharp between the pipes

'“The hope tank just gets a little bit more every game you win,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. “ … That’s one point closer to where we need to be. We got our part done. We’re going to play those teams that are ahead of us.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres jump on Islanders early, move to within six points of eighth place

'“The thing is you just got to come in and work hard every day. It’s mainly my focus. I don’t worry about what the stats say.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Gerbe showcasing strong checking skills throughout scoring slump

Islanders can't find offense in loss to Sabres (Newsday) Doug Weight takes over for ill Jack Capuano (Newsday) Weight to fill in for ill Isles coach Capuano (AP) Islanders fall in Buffalo (NewYorkIslanders.com) Photo gallery (NewYorkIslanders.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (AP) Photo gallery (WGRZ-TV) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s New York Coverage

'Tyler Myers and Thomas Vanek staked the Sabres to a 2-0 lead, and Buffalo won its second in a row since an 0-3-1 skid. Jason Pominville and Derek Roy had two assists for Buffalo (26-27-7), which jumped a point ahead of the Islanders (25-27-8) in the Eastern Conference standings.' … [Read more...] about Miller stops 30 in Sabres’ 2-1 win over Isles

'Tyler Myers and Thomas Vanek both scored while Derek Roy and Jason Pominville had two assists apiece for the Sabres. They have won two straight following an 0-3-1 stretch.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, NY Islanders 1

'Sabres have announced that Robyn Regehr has suffered an upper bosy injury and will not return to tonight's game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hold onto early lead, beat Isles 2-1

'“It’s been coming around for a little while here, and I do feel a little bit better about my game. There’s a big build-up here towards the end of the season and I want to be as sharp as I can and gather as many wins as possible. Just trying to stay really calm and collected and watch the game. A big help has been the guys are coming through the middle a lot more. I’m getting … [Read more...] about Sabres 2, Islanders 1

Shaone Morrisonn expects to stay with Amerks (Rochester D&C) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

'“I just tried to spin and get a lane for my stick for Kass to pass to,” Ennis explained Monday. “Kass passed it to me, nice pass. I wanted to bring it to my backhand and it kind of was on its edge. When I went to bring it, it lifted up. Then when it was in the air, I just tried to continue the motion. I saw an empty net. I kind of got excited, so I just tried to bat it in.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ennis explains his crazy goal Sunday

'"It's changed a lot over the years as far as the access to blogs, rumors, Twitter, television tickers on the bottom of the page," said Leopold. "The whole thing has just evolved into a social media circus. You start reading all that stuff and start believing it, you never know."' … [Read more...] about Trade deadline looms over Sabres