Shuttle service will be available to the HSBC Arena on Saturday and Sunday, May 22nd and May 23rd. The fare is $10 roundtrip. … [Read more...] about Amerks and RTS Team Up for Western Conference Finals
The Sabres Report - May 20, 2004
The Sabres Report - May 19, 2004
Amerks Announce 5,500 Tickets Sold For Playoff Games in Buffalo
In cooperation with the Buffalo Sabres, the Amerks have sold 3,000 tickets for Game Three on Saturday, May 22nd and 2,500 seats for Game Four on Sunday, May 23rd. … [Read more...] about Amerks Announce 5,500 Tickets Sold For Playoff Games in Buffalo
Satan Selected to Represent Slovakia
Miroslav Satan was named to Slovakia’s World Cup team Monday. With 29 goals and 28 assists in 82 games for the Sabres this past season, Satan was second on the team in scoring. … [Read more...] about Satan Selected to Represent Slovakia
Playoff Hockey Returns to Buffalo
The series shifts to Buffalo's HSBC Arena for Games Three and Four, as Rochester brings AHL playoff hockey to the home of the Buffalo Sabres. … [Read more...] about Playoff Hockey Returns to Buffalo
Hecht Selected to German World Cup team
Jochen Hecht was one of 26 players named to the German World Cup team Monday. A total of three goalies, eight defensemen and 15 forwards were chosen to the team. … [Read more...] about Hecht Selected to German World Cup team
Hilton second-grader nets Sabres' contest
'Scotty’s winning essay detailed his love of the Sabres and how, when he plays knee hockey with his cousin, they sing the national anthem before the action. He drew a Sabres logo and also submitted a photograph of him and his dog. ”He’s just a very big fan,” said Sue Eisenmenger, who said the family attends several Sabres and Rochester Amerks games … [Read more...] about Hilton second-grader nets Sabres' contest
Canadian junior team captain Paille draws on experience at Memorial Cup
'Buffalo has until June 1 to sign him to a contract or Paille goes back into the NHL draft. "As far as I know, things are going well," Paille said. "I think we can get something done by next week." Paille feels encouraged by a conversation he had with Sabres GM Darcy Regier during the Ontario Hockey League playoffs. "He said 'You're going … [Read more...] about Canadian junior team captain Paille draws on experience at Memorial Cup
The Sabres Report - May 18, 2004
Sabres' games added to Rochester radio affiliate
'Starting with the next National Hockey League season, Sabres' games will be heard on Rochester's WROC-AM, a news-talk outlet. The station will carry a full slate of games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' games added to Rochester radio affiliate
The Sabres Report - May 16, 2004
Sabres' small-market excuse doesn't add up
'The Sabres had no excuses for not making the playoffs other than this: They weren't good enough. Why? Because the people running this team were wrong in their evaluations virtually every step of the way until ninth place became an improvement.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' small-market excuse doesn't add up
Amerks headed to Milwaukee for Western finals
'Tickets for Games 3 and 4 at HSBC Arena in Buffalo go on sale at 10 a.m. on Monday. They will be available at HSBC Arena, www.tickets.com, Tops Friendly Markets locations or by calling (888) 223-6000. Prices are $20 and $15, and $10 for kids 12 and younger.' … [Read more...] about Amerks headed to Milwaukee for Western finals
The Sabres Report - May 15, 2004
Amerks Bringing The Calder Cup Playoffs To Buffalo
'Rochester will play two of its three home games at the Marina in its upcoming Calder Cup semi final series. Milwaukee will be here Saturday, May 22nd for a 7:35 faceoff. Game four will be the following day with faceoff at 5:05.' … [Read more...] about Amerks Bringing The Calder Cup Playoffs To Buffalo
The Sabres Report - May 13, 2004
Sabres future rests with new CBA
'While there are many issues confronting the club this offseason, this of course is the biggest. Golisano purchased the team in March 2003 and saved it from relocation or dissolution. Now he has a rooting interest in the labor dispute, and there is more on the line for him than anyone else in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres future rests with new CBA
The Sabres Report - May 12, 2004
Amerks to host Calder Cup playoffs in Buffalo
'Rochester will open on the road in either case, with games 3, 4 and 5 if necessary scheduled for HSBC Arena. The earliest possible game in Buffalo could be Wednesday, May 19th.' … [Read more...] about Amerks to host Calder Cup playoffs in Buffalo
Miller learning through adversity
'''You have to learn things and experience them,'' Miller said. ''It just tells you the type of character person you are when you can battle through it. And I feel like the type of person who can step up to the challenge.''' … [Read more...] about Miller learning through adversity
Circus puts Amerks in home rink juggling act
'With Blue Cross Arena at the Community War Memorial unavailable all of next week because of the Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus, the Amerks’ “home” games in the Calder Cup Western Conference finals will almost assuredly be played at HSBC Arena in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Circus puts Amerks in home rink juggling act