Archives for 2012

Rochester Amerks' Jerome Gauthier-Leduc showing his skills (Rochester D&C) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'"I could sit and say Bettman is a jerk but he's done a decent job growing the game and with TV packages," said Ray, a colour analyst on Sabres' broadcasts on MSG. "You have to give him credit for that. But, when it comes to this stuff, it becomes all about him. In that way, he is making a bit of a fool of himself.' … [Read more...] about Former NHL tough guy hopes cooler heads prevail

Amerks start early in victory over Hamilton (Rochester D&C) Low-scoring Doggies get schooled by Amerks (Hamilton Spectator) Dogs’ ‘most loyal fans’ offer ear-splitting support (Hamilton Spectator) Amerks' Leggio Perfecting the Art of the Shootout (WGR-AM) Amerks tame Bulldogs with 4-1 win at Hamilton (Amerks.com) Americans defeat Bulldogs 4-1 (HamiltonBulldogs.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'“I think last week with us talking brought some optimism back,” Buffalo Sabres defenseman Jordan Leopold, the team’s union representative, said Tuesday after skating inside the Northtown Center. “Now the situation we’re in, we seem to be in that stage where we were a month ago. It’ll work itself out. Things work that way for a reason.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres players see CBA negotiations as one-sided

'The stalemate has made even diehards lose interest, and it cast a shadow over this week’s celebration of the sport.' … [Read more...] about As lockout continues, NHL turning into a joke

Rochester Amerks take on Hamilton Bulldogs in rare morning game (Rochester D&C) Amerks set for busy stretch of the season with three games in four days (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

'“My career will always be defined by hockey,” said Jeanneret, who got into the sport in the late 1960s after his original plan for using a microphone changed. “I was more interested in being a rock ‘n’ roll disc jockey than anything else. Am I glad that didn’t pan out.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres broadcasting legend Jeanneret joins scary good club

'On Tuesdays and Thursdays this month, team staffers are attending what’s being called Sabres University. It’s a program that has Sabres employees acting as teachers for their colleagues, with courses ranging from “Salary Cap and Player Transactions” and “Media Buying” to “Fitness and Nutrition” and “Photoshop for Beginners.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ employees head to class during lockout

'“The other thing they say is, ‘Please don’t retire,’” Jeanneret, who will be honored by the Hockey Hall of Fame on Monday in Toronto, said Friday inside the First Niagara Center. “And usually the person that says that is a guy … in February or something. He’s got this beautiful tan. And I say, ‘Where’d you get that?’ He says, ‘Well, I’m retired in Phoenix.’ “You can, I … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jeanneret still going strong as Hall honor arrives

Late goals seal Rochester Amerks' win over Syracuse Crunch (Rochester D&C) Syracuse Crunch feeling squeezed on home rink in 5-2 loss to Rochester (Syracuse Post Standard) Amerks score three times in third to defeat Syracuse, 5-2 (Amerks.com) Crunch win streak snapped by Rochester in 5-2 loss (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage

'“I was going to wait for my career to be over before I allowed my name to be nominated for any of the halls. Once I sat down and talked to [Gilbert] and we talked about my mother, I thought that maybe we should do this while she’s still around and she can appreciate it, even though I knew and had a pretty good idea that once I accepted one there would be others. I’m running … [Read more...] about Jeanneret hits Hall of Fame mountaintop

'On Monday, he and his family will travel to Toronto as the Hockey Hall of Fame will present him with the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Jeanneret about to receive the ultimate honor

Rochester Amerks lose, but Luke Adam impresses (Rochester D&C) Phantoms are 2-1 winners in Rochester (Glen Falls Post Star) In Amerks' Loss, Adam Proves He Belongs At Center (WGR-AM) Amerks come up short in 2-1 loss to Adirondack (Amerks.com) Heeter's Turn to Dazzle (PhantomsHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'The union made two offers to the league Wednesday night, according to the Canadian Press, and the NHL responded Thursday. It’s expected the players will answer back today.' … [Read more...] about NHL talks go to fourth straight day