'“It was a very emotional moment for me. Honestly, I think I had thousands of emotions when they called my name,” Dahlin said Friday morning on a video call with Buffalo media from the team hotel in Munich. “To get to do it with this team and where we’re at, where I am in my career, what we are capable of and what we can do, just to be a part of that is special."' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin on being named Sabres captain: ‘It was a very emotional moment for me’
Archives for September 28, 2024
Rasmus Dahlin excited about captaincy, Sabres’ future: ‘Something really good’
'“To get to do it with this team and where we’re at, or where I am in my career and what we are capable of and what we can do, just to be a part of that, it’s special,” he said.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin excited about captaincy, Sabres’ future: ‘Something really good’
EHC opens sports temple: Great spectacle at the garden party
'It glittered, sparkled and shone at the opening spectacle in the new Munich sports temple - and that was also due to the many glittering, sparkling and shining eyes. "I am totally blown away," said FC Bayern honorary president Uli Hoeneß , one of the fathers of this major project, when he saw the finished gem.' … [Read more...] about EHC opens sports temple: Great spectacle at the garden party
Opinion: The Sabres NHL team closes out the preseason with a 5-0 win
'The Sabres played inferior competition in the three games, but they can’t help that, they can only help how they play and in almost every game, they played very hard. In Friday’s game against EHC Red Bull Munchen, the Sabres pressured the whole game causing numerous turnovers and won 5-0.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres NHL team closes out the preseason with a 5-0 win
JJ Peterka among 5 different goal scorers as Buffalo Sabres top EHC Red Bull in NHL Global Series
'This game was a preseason exhibition ahead of next week's regular-season opener.' … [Read more...] about JJ Peterka among 5 different goal scorers as Buffalo Sabres top EHC Red Bull in NHL Global Series
Sabres blank EHC Red Bull Munchen in NHL Global Series Challenge Germany
'Tage Thompson had a goal and an assist, and Sam Lafferty, Dylan Cozens and Jack Quinn also scored for Buffalo. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made eight saves in 31:32 before he was replaced by Devon Levi, who made four saves.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blank EHC Red Bull Munchen in NHL Global Series Challenge Germany
Peterka's pride shows through as Sabres win Global Series Challenge game in hometown of Munich
'"It was way better than I expected," Peterka said. "I was a little nervous before the day. That didn't happen in a long time. Just super excited for the day and it just got better and better."' … [Read more...] about Peterka’s pride shows through as Sabres win Global Series Challenge game in hometown of Munich
Sabres wear lederhosen for arrival at Global Challenge game
'“I was actually happy and proud [to see them wearing it], just that they like the Bavarian culture so much," Peterka said. "They're so excited to see the Oktoberfest and see the culture in Germany. Just a super cool moment to see them in Munich.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres wear lederhosen for arrival at Global Challenge game
Dahlin humbled to be named Sabres captain ahead of Global Series Challenge Germany
'"It's an honor," Dahlin said Friday after the Sabres morning skate at SAP Garden. "It's probably the proudest moment of my life. It means a lot to me. It's a big responsibility but I am ready for it, super excited. To do it with the team we have right now and where we're going, I feel like I can be a part of something big."' … [Read more...] about Dahlin humbled to be named Sabres captain ahead of Global Series Challenge Germany
'It just got better and better' | Peterka's journey comes full circle in memorable homecoming win
'JJ Peterka’s homecoming week ended memorably on Friday. He scored a goal and was named the first star of the Buffalo Sabres’ 5-0 exhibition win over Red Bull Munich, the team he played for professionally prior to leaving for North America at 19 years old in 2021.' … [Read more...] about ‘It just got better and better’ | Peterka’s journey comes full circle in memorable homecoming win
Dahlin on captaincy: 'My proudest moment as a hockey player'
'I’d say I got emotional pretty quick. It’s probably my proudest moment as a hockey player. It means a lot. It’s a big responsibility, but I’m ready for it. I’m more than happy."' … [Read more...] about Dahlin on captaincy: ‘My proudest moment as a hockey player’
Q&A | Jochen Hecht talks Ruff's return, hockey in Germany and more
'Probably the defensive part of the guys that I went on the ice with. I was playing more of a defensive role so they can be creative upfront. I was a penalty killer. Sometimes I had a chance to play a power play, but I think me knowing how to play the game made me defensively very reliable.' … [Read more...] about Q&A | Jochen Hecht talks Ruff’s return, hockey in Germany and more