'“I didn’t feel great out there,” Thompson said. “But no better way to find out than just jumping right into it.”' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson beats post-Olympics fatigue to help Sabres beat New Jersey
Archives for February 26, 2026
Tage Thompson addresses criticism of Team USA: 'I don’t think anyone on our team is going to shy away'
'“A lot of fun,” Thompson said of the previous three days, which has been well-documented, whether it was partying at a 24-hour night club in Miami or being introduced at the State of the Union address.' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson addresses criticism of Team USA: ‘I don’t think anyone on our team is going to shy away’
Alan Pergament: Buffalo is the top-rated TV market for men's hockey gold medal win
'The men’s 2-1 victory over Canada on Sunday morning on an overtime goal by Jack Hughes that gave the U.S. its first hockey gold medal since the 1980 Miracle on Ice had an unofficial rating of 18.4 on Channel 2 alone. That is in the ballpark of Buffalo Bills preseason games and likely will be higher than any prime time telecast in Western New York during the current February … [Read more...] about Alan Pergament: Buffalo is the top-rated TV market for men’s hockey gold medal win
Thursday's New Jersey Coverage
Jack Hughes’ Olympic gold-medal celebration returns to a raucous New Jersey crowd (New York Post) Jack Hughes ‘proud’ of men’s and women’s gold medal-winning USA Hockey teams (New York Post) N.J. deli bestows highest possible honor upon Olympic hero Jack Hughes: A sandwich. (Newark Star Ledger) See Jack Hughes get hero's welcome in return to Devils from Olympics (Bergen … [Read more...] about Thursday’s New Jersey Coverage
U.S. Olympian Tage Thompson has goal and assist in Sabres’ 2-1 win over Devils
'Thompson scored in the second period, and Krebs made it 2-0 midway through the third. Timo Meier scored for New Jersey with 2:30 to play.' … [Read more...] about U.S. Olympian Tage Thompson has goal and assist in Sabres’ 2-1 win over Devils
Sabres back in action, post 2-1 win at Devils
'The Buffalo Sabres are back like they never left.' … [Read more...] about Sabres back in action, post 2-1 win at Devils
Opinion: Thompson outdoes Team USA teammate Hughes in win over Devils
'With injuries to Josh Norris and Zach Benson, Peyton Krebs has been getting a lot of time with Thompson and Alex Tuch and he appears to really have found his confidence. Krebs led a 2-on-1 and made a nice little move which opened up a passing lane to Thompson sprinting down the middle. Thompson put a nifty move on Allen and the Sabres had their lead at the end of two.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Thompson outdoes Team USA teammate Hughes in win over Devils
Thompson back to business after relishing Olympic Gold
'"It's the best feeling ever," Thompson recalled in the days following Team USA's 2-1 overtime victory over Canada in the Gold Medal Game. "You always dream about playing in those games every time you go to bed, and it comes down to overtime against Canada. You couldn't draw it up any cooler."' … [Read more...] about Thompson back to business after relishing Olympic Gold
Opinion: Finish the mission
'Five general managers. Seven head coaches (eight if you want to count both of Lindy Ruff's tenures). Six captains. A league-worst 456-544-132 record (.461 points percentage). Four last-place finishes. 11 top-10 draft picks, including a pair of first overall picks and pair of second overall picks. 120 drafted players, with only 41 of those players playing, at least, one game … [Read more...] about Opinion: Finish the mission
Tage Thompson: 'I couldn't be more proud to be an American'
'"Everyone in that locker room is a patriot, we love the country," Thompson said. "It's the best feeling in the world representing your country...I couldn't be more proud to be an American."' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson: ‘I couldn’t be more proud to be an American’
Tage Thompson lifts Buffalo Sabres as they return from Olympic break with win vs. New Jersey Devils
'Prior to puck drop, Jack Hughes, who scored the game-winning golden goal in the Olympics for Team USA, was recognized with a standing ovation. He went over to the Sabres bench and grabbed Sabres forward Tage Thompson to share in the recognition from their gold medal-winning performance.' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson lifts Buffalo Sabres as they return from Olympic break with win vs. New Jersey Devils
An Olympic hero’s welcome home for Tage Thompson in Sabres win at New Jersey
'Honored alongside U.S. Olympic hero Jack Hughes in a pregame ceremony, Thompson helped the Sabres snap a two-game skid in returning from the NHL’s three-week break and moved into a tie for third-place in the Atlantic Division with the Detroit Red Wings.' … [Read more...] about An Olympic hero’s welcome home for Tage Thompson in Sabres win at New Jersey
Thompson, Krebs help Sabres edge Devils
'Luukkonen played his first game since Jan. 27; he missed five games prior to the Olympic break with a lower-body injury.' … [Read more...] about Thompson, Krebs help Sabres edge Devils
Back from Olympics, Thompson leads Sabres to win over Devils
'“I was obviously very excited to party and hang out with the guys (on Team USA), but we have something very special going on here, too,” Thompson said. “I think that winning feeling that we’ve just got a taste of is pretty addicting. I’d like to continue to chase that feeling and do what we set out to do at the beginning of the season with this group of guys. Obviously been … [Read more...] about Back from Olympics, Thompson leads Sabres to win over Devils
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks unable to hold lead in 4-2 loss to Monsters (Amerks.com) Monsters come back to defeat Americans 4-2 (ClevelandMonsters.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage