Archives for June 2016

‘Nelson, promised a spot on the roster last season upon signing, will compete for playing time and a roster spot on the right side next year.’

‘The Sabres and Carolina Hurricanes will meet on consecutive nights Oct. 4-5. The first game will be a Kraft Hockeyville contest in Marquette, Mich., and the teams will travel Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., for the conclusion of the series.’

‘He’s the guy whose billions have ignited an economic renaissance in Buffalo. He’s the guy who owns the Sabres and the Buffalo Bills, who saved both big-league franchises from leaving the region. He’s the guy who, with his wife, Kim, operates a sports and entertainment conglomerate that has the Amerks among its holdings.’

‘“I’ve seen (No. 1 overall pick) Auston Matthews, and he looks pretty darn good,” he said. “But Alex, man oh man, he’s pretty sick with his hands and his feet, for sure.”’

‘Nelson could be ticketed for the minors in his first full professional season.’

‘The Sabres play the Maple Leafs in Sept. 29 in St. Catharines instead of Toronto, likely because the Air Canada Centre is booked for the World Cup of Hockey.’

‘The Sabres and Wild will become the first two professional teams to face off at Pegula Ice Arena since the arena’s opening.’

‘”Our goal is to play every game in Rochester in an improved facility,” Brandon said.’

‘“I hope someday they will say that about me and talk about East Aurora. It’s such a great town and small community. Towns like East Aurora kind of have their own feel… It’s (East Aurora) a small town where everybody knows each other and it’s pretty cool.”’

‘Tickets for the exhibition contest will first be made available to men’s hockey season ticket holders at a price range from $25-80. Any remaining tickets will then be made available to students and the general public.’