January 19, 2015 Photo: Micheline Veluvolu SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Rochester Americans center Mikhail Grigorenko has been selected as the CCM/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending Jan. 18, 2015. Grigorenko tallied three goals and four assists for seven points in three games last week, helping the Americans to a pair of
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Sabres notebook: Age improves Grigorenko’s comfort level
By John Vogl | @BuffNewsVogl | Google+ on Wednesday, December 31, 2014 11:39 PM, updated: January 1, 2015 at 3:02 pm A high skill set and outgoing personality couldn’t help Mikhail Grigorenko overcome one of his biggest problems the previous two years – his age. It’s tough for most 18- and 19-year-olds to
SABRES RECALL GRIGORENKO FROM ROCHESTER
The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has recalled forward Mikhail Grigorenko from the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League (AHL). Grigorenko (5/16/94, 6’3″, 211 lbs), who will join the Sabres for the first time this season, is currently tied for second on the Amerks with seven goals in 2014-15 and has
Grigorenko Barnstorming Tour is Over for 2013
Buffalo fans never cease to amaze. You people can never be called “bandwagon fans”. The overwhelming majority of you support your team through the good times, and the ugly times. As witnessed by this recently concluded failure of a season. The Sabres have experienced monster growth in their local TV rating and they have YOU
Andrey Makarov – HF Prospect of the Month for February, 2013
Saskatoon Blades goaltender Andrey Makarov (BUF) is the Hockey’s Future Prospect of the Month for February. The undrafted Russian goaltender rocked the WHL last month, posting a 15-0 record, a 1.72 goals-against average, a .948 save percentage, and two shutouts. Signed by the Buffalo Sabres this past September, Makarov has been excellent most of the
Makarov Stars in Blades’ 17th Straight
RP – Saskatoonblades.com The Saskatoon Blades are winners of 17 consecutive games thanks to a gritty 3-2 shootout victory over the Calgary Hitmen on Wednesday night. Brett Stovin scored both Blades goals in regulation, while Andrey Makarov starred in the crease. There was no scoring in the opening period in Calgary, but both teams did
Makarov, Blades Tie Franchise Record With 13th Straight Win
The Saskatoon Blades have tied a franchise record with their 13th consecutive victory following a 5-1 win over the Moose Jaw Warriors on Wednesday night. The Blades got some key saves from Andrey Makarov early in the 3rd period before pulling away and scoring 4 times in the frame for the record-tying win. For the
Grigorenko Scores First NHL Goal
Trailing 3-2 midway through the third period, The Rookie tucks a rebound home on the backhand for the equalizer. Courtesy NHL.com
Grigorenko Sticking with Sabres
RP – Original Story by: Mark Zwolinski BUFFALO—The Buffalo Sabres ended overwhelming speculation Tuesday morning when they confirmed the club would be keeping teenager Mikhail Grigorenko at the NHL level. “Two things, really, that went into the decision … its his development in conjunction to his ability to help us win hockey games,” GM Darcy
Grigorenko, Ott Impress in Sabres Debuts
RP – Bill Hoppe Olean Times Herald BUFFALO – Ten minutes after the Sabres’ 5-2 opening-day win over the Philadelphia Flyers had ended, Steve Ott was still thinking about that nifty chance beside the net slick rookie center Mikhail Grigorenko had created for him. Sure, Ott was excited about his power-play goal that opened the