'''Our players can skate better than they ever could. They can shoot the puck, pass the puck and do things with the puck more than they were ever able to do,'' Quinn said. ''So we should find a way for that talent to be exhibited in the game, whether it's a bigger net or whatever.''' … [Read more...] about Sabres propose larger, rounded nets
The Sabres Report - Apr 1, 2005
Hockey star moves from rink to ring
'"It's been over 30 years since I was first drafted by Buffalo, but I was playing so well in Japan that I thought I would be able to return to North American hockey," Tsujimoto said. "Since the announcement came down, I knew my goal would have to wait."' … [Read more...] about Hockey star moves from rink to ring
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks keep eyes glued to big prize (Rochester D&C) Amerks bring in Forward Ryan Bennett (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Mar 31, 2005
Reshaping hockey's future
'The Sabres have devised a cage that maintains the post-to-post width at 6 feet at the top and bottom while bowing the sides outward and the crossbar upward. The posts would peak 3 inches wider than the current form, while the crossbar would be 6 inches higher at the crest. The net also wouldn't be as deep, to facilitate wraparounds.' … [Read more...] about Reshaping hockey's future
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks need to cut short spring break (Rochester D&C) Only 900 tickets remain for Amerks' game Friday (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Mar 30, 2005
Sabres Responsible For One Of The Modern Nets
'One of the nets that will be presented to the NHL general managers next week has been designed by the Sabres organization. Goaltender Ryan Miller and Managing partner Larry Quinn came up with the design of the net with goalposts that curve outwards and up along the crossbar.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Responsible For One Of The Modern Nets
The Sabres Report - Mar 29, 2005
Sabre Legends: Randy Cunneyworth
'Randy Cunneyworth's career began and ended with the Buffalo Sabres and Rochester Americans. But for the longest time it appeared that Randy Cunneyworth would never have an NHL career.' … [Read more...] about Sabre Legends: Randy Cunneyworth
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks play three games in three days (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Mar 27, 2005
Good thing Berman didn't finance Sabres
'At the time, Berman looked like the white knight the Sabres needed. As it turned out, he would have been the last thing the team needed.' … [Read more...] about Good thing Berman didn't finance Sabres
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks Have a Meltdown (SabresFans.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Mar 26, 2005
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Bears maul Amerks (Rochester D&C) AHL will thrive on youth next season (Rochester D&C) Souza fuels rout (Harrisburg Patriot News) Amerk Aberation (RNews.com) Hershey 6, Rochester 1 (AP) Bears defeat Amerks 6-1 (Amerks.com) Hats off to Souza as Bears bomb Rochester 6-1 (HersheyBears.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Mar 25, 2005
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Janik heals after strange rash (Rochester D&C) Storm's Dufresne travels well (Toledo Blade) Randy Cunneyworth Bobblehead night Friday (Amerks.com) Gage, Donner and Economides on Matthews' show tonight (Amerks.com) Amerks announce ticket pricing for playoffs (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Mar 24, 2005
Sabres will put area's best teens on display
'"We are always surprised at the number of kids who play hockey in Buffalo and yet the real lack proportionately of Division I scholarships and NHL players," Sabres managing partner Larry Quinn said. "What we've been consciously trying to do here with the Sabres is develop a program from the grass roots, which (youth hockey manager) Pat Fisher has been … [Read more...] about Sabres will put area's best teens on display
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Cup Stops By (RNews.com) Ryan Miller in AHL card set (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Mar 23, 2005
Buffalo Sabres announce Scotty Bowman showcase
'“Tom Golisano wanted to do more for Buffalo and Rochester area high school players to showcase their talents,” said Buffalo Sabres Managing Partner, Larry Quinn. “The talent level of teenagers in both cities is quite high and he felt this event will create some fun-filled competition between the two cities. Furthermore, Tom was very pleased when he … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres announce Scotty Bowman showcase