Scoring machine Vanek named to the league's All-Rookie team (Rochester D&C) All-Star team may lack any deserving Amerks (Rochester D&C) Paolini Tries Again (RNews.com) Amerks sign Rochester native Sam Paolini (Amerks.com) Amerk Thomas Vanek named to AHL All-Rookie team (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Apr 7, 2005
The Sabres Report - Apr 6, 2005
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Hurting for Stretch Run (RNews.com) Second annual Derek Roy charity golf tourney on Aug. 19th (Amerks.com) Botterill wins Amerks' American Specialty/AHL Man of the Year (Amerks.com) Amerks add Cornell center Mike Iggulden (Amerks.com) Miller one win away from history (SabresFans.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Apr 5, 2005
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks’ division-clinching game on TV this weekend (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Apr 4, 2005
Shoulda-been Sabres lead Amerks,provide Buffalo post-lockout hope
'The lockout may have been a blessing in disguise for Miller and the Sabres because this is the first time in Miller's professional career he didn't have to concern himself with his standing in the organization. All he's had to do is stop pucks, which should be proof enough to him that if he just worries about that, everything will take care of itself.' … [Read more...] about Shoulda-been Sabres lead Amerks,provide Buffalo post-lockout hope
Monday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks rediscover their grit, end losing streak (Buffalo News) Resilience results in division crown for Amerks (Rochester D&C) Home away from home suits Amerks just fine (Rochester D&C) Streaky Paille regains scoring touch (Rochester D&C) Amerks Clinch North Division (RNews.com) Amerks Win To Clinch Division Title (WGR-AM) Rochester 6, St. John's 4 (AP) Amerks win 14th … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Apr 3, 2005
Bills, Sabres still waiting on big prize
'The Bills and Sabres are in the right leagues in terms of salary caps, profit sharing and the potential to compete against large-market teams. The NFL has such a system and the NHL figures to whenever the owners and players decide to open shop again. Unfortunately for the dreamers, the Bills and Sabres have gone backward lately.' … [Read more...] about Bills, Sabres still waiting on big prize
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Slight swoon concerns Amerks (Buffalo News) Hurting Amerks lose third straight (Rochester D&C) Rats continue resurgence (Albany Times Union) Amerks Lose Third Straight (RNews.com) Albany 4, Rochester 2 (AP) Rats! Amerks lose third straight (Amerks.com) Amerks back on blue ice Sunday (Amerks.com) Rats defeat AHL top dog Amerks (AlbanyRiverRats.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Apr 2, 2005
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks' downward spiral (Rochester D&C) Roy sitting out with concussion (Rochester D&C) Barons net first victory over Amerks (Cleveland Plain Dealer) Amerks Fall To Cleveland (RNews.com) Cleveland 4, Rochester 2 (AP) Barons drop Amerks 4-2 (Amerks.com) Barons Silence Amerks In Front Of Sellout (ClevelandBarons.net) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Apr 1, 2005
Sabres propose larger, rounded nets
'''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
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