'It could be his sister, Joy, who is a forward for the United States women’s hockey team. It could be his girlfriend, Ella Shelton, who plays defense for Canada’s women’s hockey team.' … [Read more...] about Sabres forward Josh Dunne faces win-win situation as United States, Canada women’s hockey teams play for gold medal
Archives for February 19, 2026
Mike Harrington: Sabres are loose even as arduous wait continues to resume their playoff push
'"Today was pretty hard, but I think Day One of training camp is definitely way harder," said defenseman Mattias Samuelsson. "I don't think they're trying to kill us right off the bat here, but definitely a 'mini-training camp' mentality where it's a lot of practice, but you definitely have to get back in the swing of things pretty quick."' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Sabres are loose even as arduous wait continues to resume their playoff push
Watching sister, Joy, and girlfriend, Ella Shelton, compete at Olympics special for Sabres’ Josh Dunne
'“I was sitting with my family, and my girlfriend’s family was right behind me,” Dunne said of the Feb. 10 meeting, a 5-0 shellacking the heavyweight Americans laid on the Canadians. “And I was like, ‘You know what? I’m not standing up at all, only if Ella or Joy score. I’m not going to make a single emotion.’”' … [Read more...] about Watching sister, Joy, and girlfriend, Ella Shelton, compete at Olympics special for Sabres’ Josh Dunne
Sabres’ UPL, Zach Benson near return; Jordan Greenway trying new treatment for injury
'Ruff said Luukkonen, whose lower-body injury forced him to miss the Milano Cortina Games, skated on his own Wednesday before the Sabres’ first post-break practice. “He’s within days of joining us,” Ruff said following the session in LECOM Harborcenter.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ UPL, Zach Benson near return; Jordan Greenway trying new treatment for injury
Tage Thompson heads to the Olympics semi-finals. Rasmus Dahlin heads home
'On Wednesday it was Tage Thompson and Team USA advancing to the semi-finals over Rasmus Dahlin and Team Sweden 2-1 in overtime. It was a disappointing outcoming for Dahlin as his second Olympic Games are now finished.' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson heads to the Olympics semi-finals. Rasmus Dahlin heads home
Sabres return to practice after break for Olympics
'The good news is Buffalo got forwards Josh Norris and Josh Dunne back on the ice in yellow non-contact jerseys, which Ruff says they will shed on Thursday if everything went well in Wednesday’s practice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres return to practice after break for Olympics
Sabres energized for playoff push as Thompson, Dahlin shine at Winter Games
'"I thought they both represented our team great," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "They both played great and obviously (Thompson has) got a couple of goals and Dahlen's played really well."' … [Read more...] about Sabres energized for playoff push as Thompson, Dahlin shine at Winter Games
Sabres hit the ice for first practice since start of Olympic break
'This practice at Harborcenter marked the first one for the Sabres since the start of the Olympic break, with 13 days passing since the last time we saw the team in action on Feb. 5.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hit the ice for first practice since start of Olympic break
Sabres return to practice with Olympics, playoff push on their minds
'“The break is obviously nice for everybody, just to give the body and mind a rest,” said defenseman Mattias Samuelsson. “But obviously was a longer break than usual, so I think toward the end, everyone’s pretty eager and excited to get back. Especially (with) how our season’s been going and where we are in the standings, everyone’s excited to keep playing and finish the push … [Read more...] about Sabres return to practice with Olympics, playoff push on their minds
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks’ Jones leading AHL defensemen in points, assists (WROC-TV) Amerks erase 2-0 deficit, but fall to Checkers in shootout (Amerks.com) Checkers Beat Americans 3-2 in Shootout (CharlotteCheckers.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage