'"It has been coming really fast at me. I guess it hasn't all really sunk in quite yet," Houser said Monday on the Amerks' breakup day. "Just because it was eight games in two weeks, I just tried to stay in the moment as best I could just because it's been so much hockey. Two months ago, I would have taken a week or two like this over not playing any time. So I'm never going to … [Read more...] about After memorable Sabres stint, Michael Houser finishes strong in Rochester
Archives for May 18, 2021
World Championships: Arttu Ruotsalainen to play for Finland, JJ Peterka for Germany
'Peterka, meanwhile, is coming off a season in which he had nine goals and 20 points in 30 regular-season games for EHC Red Bull Munchen of Germany's top professional league. Drafted in the second round by General Manager Kevyn Adams, Peterka also played for Germany at the IIHF World Junior Championship and exceled in 12 games for EC Red Bull Salzburg of Austria's top league.' … [Read more...] about World Championships: Arttu Ruotsalainen to play for Finland, JJ Peterka for Germany
Sabres prospect Mattias Samuelsson close to cracking NHL for good
'“OK, you did a good job in those 12 games, you got a taste,” Amerks coach Seth Appert said the coaches told Samuelsson. “Now come back for these four games and try to show that you’re done with the American Hockey League with your performance and how competitive you are and how well you play.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Mattias Samuelsson close to cracking NHL for good
Jason Karmanos likes the progress of the Sabres' young players
'Adams and Karmanos have to figure out what to do with Jack Eichel, Sam Reinhart, Rasmus Ristolainen and Linus Ullmark. Karmanos said, “There’s a lot going on right now and we’re trying to get this on track and get a culture and an identity for our club and coach is a big part of that.”' … [Read more...] about Jason Karmanos likes the progress of the Sabres’ young players
Challenges from Adams, Granato motivated Mittelstadt to solid season
'“It’s a good lesson for me to go home and realize the amount of work I have to put in every day and the things that I have to do away from the rink to get myself ready to play and I think that was the biggest difference more than anything. I think when you do that you get in the zone and start playing well,” Mittelstadt said.' … [Read more...] about Challenges from Adams, Granato motivated Mittelstadt to solid season
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks look ahead after finishing full season amid pandemic (WHEC-TV) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage