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Rochester Americans by the numbers - Blog

Posted by BobCaico on December 2, 2014 - 3:51pm

The AHL Amerks is the breeding ground for future Buffalo Sabres players and now more than ever is it important for them to hone the skills of their young players. Rochester (9-11-1) is currently third in the North Division of the Western Conference, 11 points out of first place. The idea was to have the young Sabre prospects gain some available experience in the AHL and hopefully grow in a playoff run. They need to improve in some areas to get in playoff position.

SABRES ANNOUNCE COACHING CHANGES - Press Release

Posted by admin on April 16, 2014 - 10:10pm

BUFFALO, N.Y. (April 16, 2014) --- The Buffalo Sabres today announced several changes to the team’s coaching staff, effective immediately: Assistant coaches Joe Sacco and Jerry Forton have been offered reassignment within the organization’s hockey department; the contract of assistant coach Teppo Numminen will not be renewed; goaltending coach Jim Corsi will not return as part of the team’s staff next season.

Sabres beat Devils in Shootout Win - Photo

Posted by mpmsportzph on April 2, 2014 - 12:39am

Photos from the Buffalo Sabres marathon shootout win versus the New Jersey Devils, Tuesday April 1 at The First Niagara Center/

RUFF RELIEVED OF DUTIES AS SABRES’ HEAD COACH; ROLSTON NAMED INTERIM COACH - Press Release

Posted by Marian Giallombardo on February 20, 2013 - 10:15pm

BUFFALO, N.Y. (February 20, 2013) --- Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier today announced that Lindy Ruff has been relieved of his duties as head coach of the Buffalo Sabres. Regier also announced that Ron Rolston will serve as the interim head coach of the Sabres, beginning with the team’s game against Toronto tomorrow.

Statement from Sabres owner Terry Pegula:

Lindy Ruff Gone! - Press Release

Posted by Marian Giallombardo on February 20, 2013 - 3:45pm

Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier announced on Wednesday afternoon that Lindy Ruff has been relieved of his duties as head coach of the Buffalo Sabres. More details will be made available at a press conference this afternoon.

SABRES LEND HELPING HAND TO HURRICANE RELIEF EFFORTS - Press Release

Posted by Anonymous on November 9, 2012 - 7:11pm

BUFFALO, N.Y. (November 9, 2012) --- The Buffalo Sabres Foundation and Buffalo Sabres Alumni Association today hosted an event that will provide more than 40,000 meals – 5,000 of which will be sent to the hardest-hit areas of New York City and New Jersey in the wake of Hurricane Sandy – to under-fed kids and families throughout the community. The event, held in partnership with Lutheran Charities of Western New York, took place on the arena floor of First Niagara Center.

NHL ANNOUNCES CANCELLATION OF REGULAR SEASON SCHEDULE THROUGH NOV. 30 - Press Release

Posted by Anonymous on October 26, 2012 - 9:45pm

BUFFALO, N.Y. (October 26, 2012) --- The National Hockey League announced today the cancellation of the 2012-13 regular-season schedule through Nov 30. The cancellation of the schedule was necessary because of the absence of a Collective Bargaining Agreement between the NHL Players’ Association and the NHL.

As a result, the following Buffalo Sabres games at First Niagara Center have been cancelled: Nov. 3 vs. Carolina, Nov. 16 vs. Philadelphia, Nov. 21 vs. Columbus, Nov. 27 vs. Winnipeg, and Nov. 29 vs. Vancouver.

NHL ANNOUNCES CANCELLATION OF REGULAR SEASON SCHEDULE THROUGH NOV. 1 - Press Release

Posted by Anonymous on October 19, 2012 - 1:10pm

BUFFALO, N.Y. (October 19, 2012) --- The National Hockey League announced today the cancellation of the 2012-13 regular-season schedule through Nov. 1. A total of 135 regular-season games were scheduled for Oct. 11 through Nov. 1.
The cancellation of the schedule was necessary because of the absence of a Collective Bargaining Agreement between the NHL Players’ Association and the NHL.

HENDERSON’S HISTORIC GOAL BEGS HALL OF FAME ENTRANCE - Blog

Posted by jwilliams on September 28, 2012 - 3:09pm

It was 40 years ago today that Paul Henderson scored the Goal Of The Century.

I remember it like it was yesterday as Henderson’s goal with 34 seconds remaining in game eight of the Summit Series against the Soviet Union, gave Canada a 6-5 win and the series based on four wins and a tie.

The Russians earned a 2-1-1 record after the first four games in Canada and won game five at home. Canada, who was supposed to take the series with little difficulty, was reeling going into the final three games.

Girgensons has a decision to make - Blog

Posted by StrawMR on July 12, 2012 - 11:49pm

Zemgus Girgensons faces an interesting dilemma.

The Buffalo Sabres second first round draft pick of 2012, due to playing in the USHL, can either stick with his commitment to play at the University of Vermont, or begin his professional career at age 18 with the Rochester Americans.

The question has been asked countless times since the draft, and now the time has come that Girgensons will really begin to decide his playing future.

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