Last month Buffalo Sabres announced they have began to cap their season tickets for the 2009-10 season at the quantity of 14,825, which is more than last year. Now the club is able to hand out 1,200 new season tickets to members of their Club. Last year Sabres had a ticket capacity of 14,800 consisting of full season and mini packs.This time the Sabres will offer mini packs to fans once again.
"Our fans have been very loyal over the years and we are extremely grateful they have continued to support the team. We take great pride in the partnership we have nurtured with our fans over the last several years."said Chief Operating Officer, Dan DiPofi.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Forward Dawes was acquired by Flames
Calgary Flames General Manager Darryl Sutter announced the signing of forward Nigel Dawes who was from Phoenix was confirmed.
Dawes has 133 games of NHL experience split between the New York Rangers and the Phoenix Coyotes, scoring 25 goals and 26 assists. He was originally drafted by the New York Rangers in the 5th round in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft. Previously Dawes has experience with two of the Flames coaches who have won the 2005 IIHF World Junior Championship under Brent Sutter and have won the 2002 Memorial Cup under Ryan McGill.
Dawes has 133 games of NHL experience split between the New York Rangers and the Phoenix Coyotes, scoring 25 goals and 26 assists. He was originally drafted by the New York Rangers in the 5th round in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft. Previously Dawes has experience with two of the Flames coaches who have won the 2005 IIHF World Junior Championship under Brent Sutter and have won the 2002 Memorial Cup under Ryan McGill.
Monday, August 17, 2009
Slater will continue to play for Thrashers
According to Executive Vice President and General Manager Don Waddell, Atlanta Thrashers have signed free agent forward Jim Slater. Slater has recorded 70 points in 274 career NHL games with the Thrashers. He also appeared in four Stanley Cup games during the 2006-07 season. and scored 18 points in 60 games last season.
He has also represented the United States in International Competition, taking part in the 2001 World Junior Championship and 2006 World Championship.
He has also represented the United States in International Competition, taking part in the 2001 World Junior Championship and 2006 World Championship.
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Leopold became a member of Panthers
Florida Panthers Assistant General Manager Randy Sexton told the media that they have signed with Jordan Leopold to a one-year contract. "When we made the deal for Leopold last week, we did so knowing he was the kind of player and person that we wanted in our organization," Sexton said.
Leopold played in 83 games last season with Calgary and Colorado scoring seven goals with 17 assists.In his NHL career, he has played in 355 games with Calgary and Colorado. He has also played in 46 contests for both Colorado and Calgary, scoring 15 assists and 18 penalty minutes.
Leopold played in 83 games last season with Calgary and Colorado scoring seven goals with 17 assists.In his NHL career, he has played in 355 games with Calgary and Colorado. He has also played in 46 contests for both Colorado and Calgary, scoring 15 assists and 18 penalty minutes.
Friday, August 14, 2009
Hurricanes sign Jokinen
The President and General Manager of the National Hockey League's Carolina Hurricanes Jim Rutherford told the media that their team had signed Tampa Bay's left wing Jussi Jokinen. "Jussi is a skilled, two-positional player that can be used in all situations. He will add depth to our team at an important time of the season." said Rutherford.
In Tampa Bay Jokinen has got 6 goals and 16 points in 46 games this season.After starting his North American professional career with Dallas in 2005 he has been in his fourth NHL season.Since being drafted by the Stars in the sixth round Jokinen has got 53 goals and 161 points in 281 NHL games with Dallas and Tampa Bay.
In Tampa Bay Jokinen has got 6 goals and 16 points in 46 games this season.After starting his North American professional career with Dallas in 2005 he has been in his fourth NHL season.Since being drafted by the Stars in the sixth round Jokinen has got 53 goals and 161 points in 281 NHL games with Dallas and Tampa Bay.
Ovechkin's "terrible" incident
An image was put forward in front of the NHL last Tuesday, it was about All-Star forward Alex Ovechkin's "terrible" incident.
After helping the team get 60 points and 31 goals, in the second period he was attempting to get around the defenseman Zdeno Chara from Boston Bruins,but failed. He lost his balance and lay on the ice for 15 seconds, waiting to be taken care of by the Capitals' training staff. Luckily he got up at last and went to the dressing room. Compared to his injury, it seemed that he had suffured more frustration.
Although he missed the final second period, he eventually started to play in the third period.Ovechkin said he was feeling fine after sliding down on the ice and this was just a hockey moment.
After helping the team get 60 points and 31 goals, in the second period he was attempting to get around the defenseman Zdeno Chara from Boston Bruins,but failed. He lost his balance and lay on the ice for 15 seconds, waiting to be taken care of by the Capitals' training staff. Luckily he got up at last and went to the dressing room. Compared to his injury, it seemed that he had suffured more frustration.
Although he missed the final second period, he eventually started to play in the third period.Ovechkin said he was feeling fine after sliding down on the ice and this was just a hockey moment.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Vanek returned to the game
On Feb.7 in Ottawa,Sabres' winger Vanek got hurt in the game after being hit on the face.Then he missed the last nine games because of his fractured jaw,and after that he said he was ready to return to the lineup to play against Montreal Canadiens.
Now Vanek is ranked eighth in the NHL with 32 goals in 54 games."It’s a big plus," Head Coach Lindy Ruff said. "But I think the question is how ready is he going to be? Can he answer the physical, can he answer the conditioning? We hope he can."Still Vanek believes that he is going to get better enough to play on the ice.
Now Vanek is ranked eighth in the NHL with 32 goals in 54 games."It’s a big plus," Head Coach Lindy Ruff said. "But I think the question is how ready is he going to be? Can he answer the physical, can he answer the conditioning? We hope he can."Still Vanek believes that he is going to get better enough to play on the ice.
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