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'They're mystified that it has come to this, the season a few scant weeks from being scrapped. They've done the math, considered the league's meager national television contract, found it impossible to reconcile any collective bargaining agreement that nurtures rampant salary escalation. They wonder what numbers NHLPA chief Bob Goodenow is feeding his … [Read more...] about Hockey fans flock to side of owners

'"When Goodenow was going over everything," Ray said, "I asked some questions about the insurance plan, and he looked right in my eyes and said, "Rayzor, even guys like you who might never play again will be carried through this whole thing.' " The NHLPA's intentions apparently changed a month ago. Ray said he received a Nov. 26 letter … [Read more...] about Ray sues NHLPA

'With 17,898 fans looking on and cheering from opening faceoff to the final buzzer, the game had the feel of the NHL. The crowd was the largest ever to watch an Amerks game, and the eighth largest in AHL history.' … [Read more...] about 17,898 cheer Amerks' victory

'Considering gross ticket revenue from Tuesday night's game against the Edmonton Road Runners at HSBC Arena approached $200,000, the Amerks will give strong consideration to bringing their product to the backyard of their parent team, the Buffalo Sabres, again if the NHL season is canceled by the owners' lockout. "It would take us four Fridays or eight to 10 … [Read more...] about Amerks could revisit Buffalo

'"It's been worse than cocaine withdrawal," said the Sabres' season-ticket holder from suburban Tonawanda. "Hockey is a way of life for us."' … [Read more...] about Big win for record crowd

'Rochester played two games in hockey starved Buffalo this season. Nearly 30 thousand saw the Amerks play. A record single game crowd for the team witnessed a win Tuesday. … [Read more...] about Record Night for Amerks

'A crowd of 17,898 fans watched at the HSBC Arena, the home rink of the NHL's Buffalo Sabres. The crowd was the eighth-largest in AHL history, giving hockey-starved Buffalo Sabres fans a chance to watch the organization's prospects as the NHL lockout continues.' … [Read more...] about Rochester 2, Edmonton 0

'The contest was the second visit to HSBC Arena by the Amerks in 2004-05. The first game featured an Amerks’ 3-1 win over the Cincinnati Mighty Ducks on November 5th in front of a franchise-record crowd of 12,126.' … [Read more...] about Amerks beat Edmonton in front of record crowd

'Veteran tough guy Rob Ray sued the NHL Players Association, claiming he has been shut out of the union's lockout compensation fund as punishment because he said in October he would return to the ice if the NHL used replacement players.' … [Read more...] about Ray sues NHLPA, seeking lockout compensation

'The game will reawaken HSBC Arena. More than 14,000 tickets had been sold by Monday afternoon, and a strong walk-up crowd could push the attendance to a level the Sabres would consider impressive for a Tuesday night NHL contest.' … [Read more...] about Hockey fans get their fix

'The Amerks have sold more than 14,100 tickets for tonight's 7:05 game against the Edmonton Road Runners at Buffalo's HSBC Arena, eclipsing the franchise record of 12,126 set when the Amerks defeated Cincinnati 3-1 in Buffalo on Nov. 5.' … [Read more...] about Amerks will play in front of record crowd tonight

'So, one evening when Deborah Patrick attended her once-a-week yoga class in suburban Buffalo, her husband, the Sabres' most experienced defenceman, went too. He thought it would be easy -- a little stretching, a bunch of poses. He finished 90 minutes later covered in sweat. "I felt like I got an adjustment on my whole body," Mr. Patrick said. "It was a … [Read more...] about Real men do yoga, 6-foot-2, 200-pound NHL player says

'The minor-league Rochester Americans will play their second home game of the 2004-05 season in Buffalo, hosting the Edmonton Road Runners at 7:05 p.m.' … [Read more...] about Hockey returns to HSBC Arena

'The Rochester Americans will bring hockey back to Buffalo for the holidays in late December when they host the Edmonton Road Runners in the second American Hockey League game of the season at HSBC Arena on Tuesday, December 28th at 7:05 p.m. If the contest is anything like the first Amerks game in Buffalo, the crowd is in for another historic night.' … [Read more...] about Amerks Return to Buffalo Tomorrow

'In addition to the $17 million offer for Empire's assets, NXT also would pay the Buffalo Sabres $8.5 million for broadcast rights to the team's NHL games. Pollack also proposed to enter into a five-year agreement with Adelphia to carry Empire's programming.' … [Read more...] about Adephia rejects bid for Empire Sports unit