'“I was lucky enough to spend the beginning of my career in front of some sold-out crowds and you really can’t describe the energy that you get from crowds like that,” said Tuch. “Last night, it would have been really tough for us not to have some energy. … You feel unstoppable at times, and it goes to show how unbelievable of a fan base that we have. When they’re coming here … [Read more...] about Sabres’ blossoming young players determined to reconnect with ‘unbelievable’ fans
Archives for April 3, 2022
Energy from crowd on Rick Jeanneret’s night gave Sabres ‘chills’
'“I quickly went into probably the most fun that I’ve had in this rink,” he said. “It was just everything, from the ceremony before (for Jeanneret), the ovation that he got right away was just incredible."' … [Read more...] about Energy from crowd on Rick Jeanneret’s night gave Sabres ‘chills’
Sunday's Florida Coverage
Florida visits Buffalo following overtime victory (AP) Preview: Panthers look to clinch playoff berth in Buffalo (FloridaPanthers.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Florida Coverage
Local company designed pennants for RJ's special night
'Oxford Pennant is located in downtown Buffalo, only miles from where the banner now hangs at the Key Bank Center honoring RJ and his 51 years as the voice of the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Local company designed pennants for RJ’s special night
Sabres players react to the love shown on Rick Jeanneret's big night
'"I said that's a top-three game as a Sabre, and then I quickly learned that was probably the most fun that I've had in this rink," alternate captain Kyle Okposo said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres players react to the love shown on Rick Jeanneret’s big night
Hamilton: The Sabres honored Rick Jeanneret in a perfect way
'For me, the best part of the evening was after the team went to center ice to acknowledge the screaming fans, Alex Tuch saw Jeanneret standing next to the bench waiting to be announced as the first star of the game. He and Cody Eakin helped RJ onto the ice as the full house went wild.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton: The Sabres honored Rick Jeanneret in a perfect way
'It was emotional' | Tuch, Okposo reflect on RJ Night
'"It was something that kind of just heat of the moment happened," Tuch said. "I think it worked out perfectly, the entire team with the saluting of the sticks and all the fans and stuff. It was emotional. It was a lot of fun."' … [Read more...] about ‘It was emotional’ | Tuch, Okposo reflect on RJ Night
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks bounce back with dominating win over Monsters (Amerks.com) Monsters come up short in 6-2 loss to Americans (ClevelandMonsters.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage