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'His future should only get better. Had it not been for the NHL labor dispute that wiped out this season, it's very likely Vanek would've already made his Sabres debut. ''He definitely would've been up there by Christmastime,'' said Americans captain Chris Taylor. ''I think he can score 30-to-40 goals in the NHL. I have no … [Read more...] about Vanek completing prolific pro rookie season

'The Tigers star has signed an amateur tryout contract with the Buffalo Sabres top farm club. He joined the team for the start of their series American Hockey League playoff series against the Manitoba Moose.' … [Read more...] about Mac gets back in the saddle

Amerks lose to Manitoba (Rochester D&C) Moose battle back (Winnipeg Sun) Amerks might have met match in no-quit Moose (Winnipeg Sun) Power play comes to life (Winnipeg Sun) Rookie sniper boosts Amerks (Winnipeg Sun) OT winner a real blast! (Winnipeg Free Press) Maybe it's cold outside, but it's sure hot in here (Winnipeg Free Press) Turnabout's fair play -- now Amerks … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage

'He needs to work on increasing his strength. He’s six-foot four-inches and 194 lbs now, but he needs to fill out and mature in that department. We’re hoping that if he continues to workout, lift weights and watch his diet, he’ll be able to play at around 210-215 lbs.' … [Read more...] about Prospect Highlight: Michael Funk

Amerks need to repeat solid three-period game (Rochester D&C) Not saying anything (Winnipeg Sun) D-man lovin' life in playoffs (Winnipeg Sun) Huskins' play big plus for Moose (Winnipeg Free Press) Carlyle stresses series now only best-of-five affair (Winnipeg Free Press) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage

Moose choose the latter (Winnipeg Sun) Honouring hockey mom (Winnipeg Sun) Moose give Amerks all they can handle (Winnipeg Free Press) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage

No heroics this time for Amerks (Rochester D&C) Steady Flaherty stifles Amerks in goal (Rochester D&C) Moose earn split (Winnipeg Sun) Now a shot at Calder (Winnipeg Sun) Manitoba hockey's place to be (Winnipeg Sun) Moose, Americans all tied up (Winnipeg Free Press) Flaherty zeroes in on Rochester shooters (Winnipeg Free Press) Moose Even Series (RNews.com) Manitoba 1, … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'Bandits perennial scoring leader John Tavares is arguably the best lacrosse player in history, notching 1051 points (517G, 534A) in 163 games, while his nephew of the same name - one of the Bandits ball boys - recently became the first underage player to be granted “exceptional” status by the Ontario Hockey League.' … [Read more...] about All in the Name

Amerks' Roy is grinding again (Rochester D&C) Carlyle expects Moose to fight back (Winnipeg Free Press) Unsung Gaustad makes Amerks tough around the edges (Winnipeg Free Press) Gaustad Guides Grinders (RNews.com) Amerks, Fans Look Ahead to Game 2 (WROC-TV) Amerks to give fans another 'Rally' Friday (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

Amerks pass test of character (Buffalo News) Another Amerks comeback (Rochester D&C) Amerks find out Flaherty can be solved (Rochester D&C) High-scoring Vanek hurt in practice, misses opener (Rochester D&C) Amerks tip Moose (Winnipeg Sun) Goal sparks Rochester (Winnipeg Sun) Moose mistakes costly (Winnipeg Free Press) Only fright is among Amerks' foes (Winnipeg Free … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'This season, the 20 year old was second on Medicine Hat with 74 points (30+44) in 58 games. In the postseason, the Tigers’ alternate captain led the team in scoring with 11 points (3+8) in 13 games. Medicine Hat lost in six games to the Prince Albert Raiders in the Eastern Conference Semifinal. The Tigers were the 2004 WHL Champions.' … [Read more...] about Amerks Sign Sabres Prospect MacArthur

'Plante left the NHL with 95 career goals and 245 career points in 438 games. The former college standout had a nice career when he learned to compensate for his lack of size and strength, but ultimately his physical shortcomings cost him an NHL job.' … [Read more...] about Sabre Legends: Derek Plante

Amerks want to get ahead (Buffalo News) Bad start helps Amerks (Rochester D&C) Impressed, not scared (Winnipeg Sun) Amerks have secret squirrel (Winnipeg Sun) Moose vs. Americans, head-to-head (Winnipeg Sun) Change is good for Goren (Winnipeg Sun) Signings made Moose (Winnipeg Sun) Moose brace for stiffest test yet (Winnipeg Free Press) Amerks puckstopper refuses to … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

'Just once, I’d love to hear Nolan accept at least part of the blame for his long absence from the NHL. So far, I’ve missed that admission.' … [Read more...] about Ted Nolan Returns: But Was He a Victim?

Long-awaited potential of Novotny has arrived (Rochester D&C) Up against the best (Winnipeg Sun) Young blue-liner plays big role (Winnipeg Sun) Moose in 7-game nail-biter (Winnipeg Sun) Moose earn high marks for first-round domination (Winnipeg Free Press) Heerema hitting stride (Winnipeg Free Press) Rested and Healthy (RNews.com) Amerks sign Sabres' draft pick Clarke … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage