Chris Kreider (Boxford, Mass./Boston College) scored twice and Kyle Palmieri (Montvale, N.J./Syracuse Crunch) logged two assists, as the U.S. National Junior Team captured the bronze medal at the International Ice Hockey Federation World Junior Championship with a 4-2 win over Sweden here this afternoon.
Team USA finished the tournament with a 4-1-0-1 (W-OTW-OTL-L) record and earned consecutive medals for the first time in tournament history, having won the gold medal last year in Regina and Saskatoon, Sask. This year’s bronze medal marked the seventh medal in U.S. National Junior Team history, and fourth in the last eight years.
“It was an honor to be behind the bench for the United States,” said Keith Allain, head coach of the U.S. National Junior Team. “Our guys played with a lot of pride tonight, and they really came together over the last few weeks to represent their country.”
New York Mets Manager and Buffalo Baseball Hall of Famer Terry Collins will speak at the Bisons annual Hot Stove Luncheon, Friday, January 21 inside the Grand Ballroom at the Adam’s Mark Hotel (12pm).
Collins, 61, was hired by the Mets as the 20th manager in franchise history on November 22, 2010. He served the 2010 season as New York’s minor league field coordinator, overseeing all phases of the Mets’ minor league operations. The 61-year old managed the Bisons for three seasons from 1989-1991 and was 246-186 during his time with the club. His .569 winning percentage as Herd skipper is the 8th highest in the 125-year history of the Buffalo Bisons. Collins was inducted into the Buffalo Bisons Hall of Fame in 1992.
Since there’s only 32 of its kind in the world, being the head coach of a NFL football team puts you amongst a minuscule fraternity. Chances to land one of those coveted 32 spots aren’t easy to come by and it’s a huge gamble to turn one down when you have the chance to join.
Jim Harbaugh gambled last year when he did just that…. and it looks like he’s hit the jackpot.
Last year when newly minted Buffalo general manger Buddy Nix conducted his head coaching search, he made it known he’d be pursuing someone offensive minded. It led him to offering the position to Harbaugh, the Stanford head coach, who surprisingly turned it down. Eventually the job was offered and accepted by Chan Gailey…. and the rest is 4-12 history.
Despite the Buffalo Bills porous record in his first year as general manager and debatable draft decisions this past April, there’s one thing that categorically makes me fond of Buddy Nix. He’s a football guy—nothing more and nothing less and the last thing he’s fearful of is assembling change.
He’s also not afraid to man-up to mistakes and rectify them. He dumped Trent Edwards once he lost his starting job when he could’ve had him toil as Ryan Fitzpatrick’s backup. He settled with tackle Cornell Green instead of keeping him around for two more years, even though the free agent pickup was a disaster as a starter before landing on Injured Reserve. He traded Marshawn Lynch to Seattle after he felt confident enough Fred Jackson was healthy enough to shoulder the load. He not only claimed the controversial Shawne Merriman off waivers, he extended his contract despite the injury history and Merriman getting hurt 20 minutes into his first Bills practice.
To quote Mick Foley, Nix has a surplus of “testicular fortitude”
The big snow storm of early December temporarily ruined the volleyball dome for one of Western New York’s best places to play indoors, Holliday’s in West Seneca. I spoke with the owner of the place, Andy, and not only has the dome been restored, by they’re ready to get back to hosting leagues.
Their next volleyball season begins in January 31. They also have four-person dart leagues set to start about a week from today.
For anyone interested in participating in either league you can visit Holliday’s at 935 Harlem Road in West Seneca or call 824-8812 for more information. While you’re at it, tell them the folks at Buffalo Sports Daily sent ya.
The Niagara men’s basketball team will host the Rider Broncs on Friday, Jan. 7 at 9 p.m. on ESPNU. The Purple Eagles will honor Calvin Murphy as a part of Niagara’s participation in the fourth annual Legends Classic this season.
Prior to the game, fans can be a part of a private event with Murphy. Fans can be a part of the festivities by purchasing tickets in advance for $15, which includes game ticket. With your purchase, a ticket will also be donated to a local youth organization for Friday’s game. To guarantee your spot, please call Julie Moses at 716-286-8494 or email at jmoses@niagara.edu.
The event starts at 6:30 p.m. at St. Vincent Hall-room #407 on the campus of Niagara University with a meet and greet gathering. This will be followed by a film session led by Murphy where he will discuss memories on the court. At 8 p.m. there will be a dessert reception courtesy of Holiday Inn Niagara Falls at the Gallagher Center “Under The Taps”, which will build up to the 9 p.m. tipoff.
In a report by the Buffalo News, UB football got themselves a high profile recruit when defensive tackle Kendall Patterson verbally committed to play football from the school.
Rodney McKissic reported that Patterson, a 6-foot-2, 272-pounder from Hyattsville, Maryland sent him a text message to confirm his commitment.
McKissic writes that Patterson was also offered scholarships by South Florida, Wisconsin, Michigan State, North Carolina Sate and Ohio (among others). Obviously, this is quite the coupe for UB. Patterson is rated as a three-star prospect by both Rivals.com and Scout.com.
This brings UB up to 18 recruits for 2011.
Here is Patterson’s highlight video and for more information about him, see Rodney’s blog entry at the Buffalo News.
A pair of mistakes by a couple of Buffalo Sabres forwards, one old and one new, cost the team a point on the road Tuesday night. The Sabres still earned a point in their in 4-3 overtime loss to the Colorado Avalanche, but they’re anything but happy about it.
Tied 3-3 with less than six to play in the third, Sabres rookie Luke Adam fired the puck into what amounted to an empty net while on the power play. Tyler Ennis’ stick stopped the puck from going in when the puck was inside the crease.
Then in overtime, veteran forward Jochen Hecht missed an easy goal after failing to score in a wide-open net. A short time later Colorado’s David Jones beat Ryan Miller on the power play to get the Avalanche two points.
Chris Kreider (Boxford, Mass./Boston College) scored twice and Kyle Palmieri (Montvale, N.J./Syracuse Crunch) logged two assists, as the U.S. National Junior Team captured the bronze medal at the International Ice Hockey Federation World Junior Championship with a 4-2 win over Sweden here this afternoon.
New York Mets Manager and Buffalo Baseball Hall of Famer Terry Collins will speak at the Bisons annual Hot Stove Luncheon, Friday, January 21 inside the Grand Ballroom at the Adam’s Mark Hotel (12pm).
Since there’s only 32 of its kind in the world, being the head coach of a NFL football team puts you amongst a minuscule fraternity. Chances to land one of those coveted 32 spots aren’t easy to come by and it’s a huge gamble to turn one down when you have the chance to join.
Despite the Buffalo Bills porous record in his first year as general manager and debatable draft decisions this past April, there’s one thing that categorically makes me fond of Buddy Nix. He’s a football guy—nothing more and nothing less and the last thing he’s fearful of is assembling change.
The big snow storm of early December temporarily ruined the volleyball dome for one of Western New York’s best places to play indoors, Holliday’s in West Seneca. I spoke with the owner of the place, Andy, and not only has the dome been restored, by they’re ready to get back to hosting leagues.
The Niagara men’s basketball team will host the Rider Broncs on Friday, Jan. 7 at 9 p.m. on ESPNU. The Purple Eagles will honor Calvin Murphy as a part of Niagara’s participation in the fourth annual Legends Classic this season.
In a report by the Buffalo News, UB football got themselves a high profile recruit when defensive tackle Kendall Patterson verbally committed to play football from the school.
A pair of mistakes by a couple of Buffalo Sabres forwards, one old and one new, cost the team a point on the road Tuesday night. The Sabres still earned a point in their in 4-3 overtime loss to the Colorado Avalanche, but they’re anything but happy about it.
