Archives for 2012

'According to an interview posted Monday on thomasvanek.at, Vanek chose the 99ers, a weak team in the Erste Bank Eishockey Liga, because he grew up in Graz and his parents still live there. His wife and three children will stay in Buffalo while he’s overseas.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Vanek heading to Austria

. Rochester Amerks defenseman Drew Schiestel aims to bounce back (Rochester D&C) Schiestel Ready to Make Second Impression for Amerks (WGR-AM) Madolora, Roy making the best of their time with the Amerks (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage

'"Yes it's true, we have agreed," confirmed Vaneks Europe manager Herwig Straka the rumors. "Thomas will play during the NHL lockout for the 99ers." All financial question mark how little the insurance premium has been eliminated. Was made possible by the most spectacular hockey deal in the history of Austria, the Styrian way Jerich. … [Read more...] about Vanek in Graz: ”It will be a great experience”

'In Krefeld Ehrhoff does play for free, but the club has to pay the insured amount. The amounts to EUR 25 000 per month. Because the club is not very financially well-to-do, a fund-raising from the fans has been initiated. A band in the stadium can write his name from 20 euro in favor of the return Ehrhoffs. The first name: Penguins defenseman Richard Pavlikovsky. There is also … [Read more...] about Ehrhoff in Krefeld, the focal point

'"Vanek is seen playing in Graz for the Austrian sport, and in particular the Hockey Sports, a special event. We are delighted that he has decided to join us, "says the President of the Moser Medical Graz99ers KR Mag Jochen Pildner-Steinburg.' … [Read more...] about Thomas Vanek comes – and he comes to Graz!

'“I’ll use this as an advantage to keep playing and as a jump-start,” said Hodgson, who had a stellar junior career with the OHL’s Brampton Battalion. “Look at the other guys who did that in the last lockout. I’ve got to take advantage of the time I’m given here to play.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Cody Hodgson could benefit from NHL lockout

'“There’s a lot of talent in the league, more than usual,” said Leggio, the Amerks team MVP a year ago. “I want to prove I’m right there with them, or better.”' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres prospects look to make their mark with Rochester Amerks

'“I spent my whole career here and had a lot of opportunities here,” the 27-year-old native of London, Ontario, said. “I had to leave. It happens. First time being an unrestricted free agent, you get some offers and you go where you think you’re going to get an opportunity.”' … [Read more...] about Mark Mancari back with Buffalo Sabres organization

'“You just hope there’s a deal done before Christmas, that’s for sure,” Foligno said Friday following the Amerks’ first on-ice camp session. “But for me, I’m excited to go down to Rochester and develop again. I’m still young. I’m only 21. I got a lot of years ahead of me.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres stuck in Rochester trying to embrace unique opportunity

'"I'm excited," Hodgson said. "We'll get some serious hockey going. The AHL's going to be a good league this year. Obviously, everyone wants the lockout to end and get the NHL going, but I'm excited to get started here."' … [Read more...] about Foligno, Hodgson happy to get started with Amerks

'“Marcus (Foligno), Luke (Adam), Cody Hodgson, you want to spend time with them,” Ruff said, “and we want to evaluate the young guys, too; guys like (Jerome) Gauthier-Leduc and (Mark) Pysyk.” At the same time, Ruff said he doesn’t want to be intruding on what Amerks coach Ron Rolston and assistants Chadd Cassidy and Chris Taylor are doing."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres’ brass will keep close watch on Rochester Amerks

'“It would be a change. It would be definitely fun,” Vanek said Thursday inside the Northtown Center after skating with about eight other Sabres. “But again, I would love to play here in Buffalo. I’m here with my family. We’re settled. That would be more exciting to me.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Vanek thinking about taking game home to Austria

'“It felt like I was busy. Now as a coach I really can identify with guys who don’t have a job and are struggling with what to do. It is a bit of a challenge.”' … [Read more...] about James Patrick has been locked out as player, coach

'All in all, the locked-out Buffalo Sabres say, their on-ice workouts haven't been bad. They've usually had 20 to 25 guys participate in their weekday sessions, enough for a decent scrimmage or a four-team, three-on-three tournament.' … [Read more...] about Sabres veterans set to practice on their own