Cody Hodgson

Yesterday I had the pleasure of meeting Sabres forward Cody Hodgson. I had debated on getting a ticket to meet Coho but decided to after great production from him and also the fact that I realized he was a free agent this coming summer. Since the Sabres have a tendcy of letting good players go, I decided to head out and meet Cody just to play it safe since I hadn't met him yet. Great guy to meet and hope I get to meet him again because I'd love to get my Manitobia Moose AHL yearbook signed by him! I met him at the new Dave and Adam's Outlet Store which is connectected to their warehouse.

Thomas Vanek

At the start of Vanek's career, I wasn't all for him. But after his hot start this year, I'm starting to have more respect for him. I managed to build up my signed card collection him because my dad works at a furnaiture store and Thomas has stopped in there a few times. The bottom card, Glacial Graphs, came out of a pack and is f season. It was defentially a nice pull for anyone especially me as a Sabres fan.

Mark Mancari

               Mancari was a great pleasure to meet, this was the only occassion I met him.

Trevor Petersen Interview and new Interview Annoucments!

We just finished another great interview with Caitlin from The Puck Stops Here ! This time with Trevor Petersen of the OHL Niagara Ice Dogs!

Despite not being drafted in the OHL draft Trevor Petersen has found a home with the Niagara Ice Dogs in the OHL. Peterson was determined to work hard and show the OHL what they had missed by passing home over, he worked hard and was able to get the attention of the Ice Dogs. Petersen and the Ice Dogs are battling it out for the OHL championship against the London Knights.
Trevor will have one more season in the OHL before his NHL draft year and will look to have a bigger role with the Ice Dogs next season and solidify his chance of getting drafted. Trevor is a solid two way player who has the ice and the skill to compete against the best. He's making a name for himself on a star studded Niagara Ice Dogs team!

(Campbell,Caitlin The Puck Stops Here)

1. Who has had the biggest influence on your life?
The biggest influence has been my parents, they have always been there for me whether things are going my way or not. They have taught me so much about growing up and being a good person outside of the rink which has really helped my character!

2. What are your plans for next season?
Next season I see myself having a bigger role with the ice dogs as the majority of the top 6 forwards are leaving. It is also my draft year next season (as I have a late birthday) so I am aiming for a 30-40 point season next year.

3. Your first fight in the OHL was against your high school friend Joseph Blandisi, what was it like fighting a former friend? Did you win?
Joe and I planned that fight as we both wanted to get our first OHL fight out of the way. It wasn't much of a fight, more of a wrestling match as we are still good buddies.

4. Looking back was not getting drafted in the OHL better for your career? (many players who had gotten drafted have yet to make their teams).
Not getting drafted was really difficult at the beginning, a lot of the teams were talking to me and telling me they would take me in one of the first 5 rounds. After not getting drafted I refocused on getting a NCAA school to take me on for next season Maine, UNH, and Quinnipiac all contacted me. Robert Morris ended up offering me a spot on the Niagara Ice Dogs and I felt coming to Niagara would be the best fit for me. So yes not getting drafted originally opened up more roads for me.

5. Whats it like playing/hanging out with players like Dougie Hamilton, Mark Visetin and Ryan Strome?
These guys are players who I can admire both on and off the ice. They are really great guys to have around and have taught me so much this season: From leading by example to giving me little tips here and there. Most importantly these gentleman have taught me to be mature and that you need to be loyal both on and off the ice.

6. At what age did you know hockey was your sport?
My dad laced me up around the age of 5 but my first year of house league hockey was pretty rough. That summer I enrolled in hockey schools and power skating lessons, the next season I came back and was a superstar from that moment I knew I wanted to play at the highest level of hockey possible! Hockey is such a unique sport, whenever I'm on the ice it just clears my mind and I feel so relaxed while doing what I love for a living.

7. What is your greatest hockey memory?
There have been a lot of great memories, but the ones that I remember the most are playing shinny with the buddies during summer break and skating on the out door rinks during the Christmas holidays. There's nothing better!

8. What is your favourite NHL team?
My favourite NHL team is the Chicago Blackhawks. Patrick Kane.

9. If you could meet any player past or present who would it be?

Wayne Gretzky, he is considered to be the best player to ever play the game. So I think it would be cool too meet him and hear what he would say about his greatest moments and memories throughout his career.

10. If you could play for any NHL which would it be and why?
Honestly playing for any NHL team would be a huge honour! My agent and I have already been contacted by a few teams and whenever a new team contacts us I get really excited and it just motivates me to work that much harder. Playing in the NHL would be a dream come true, and right now I'm all about making my dreams become a reality!

Make sure you continue to watch our blog and Caitlin's The Puck Stops Here as we are having 2 more up coming interviews with...

Jon Parker of the Rochester Americans

Jordan Binnington, prospect of The St. Louis Blues and currentlly playing for Owen Sound Attack of the OHL!

Alex Biega Interview!

We recently did our first interview with our new partner Caitlin (The Puck Stops Here) (Check her blog here at: http://thepuckstopshere30.blogspot.ca/)  with Alex Biega! It turned out great! Here it is!


         1) Who did you look up to when you were younger?


My dad. Always working hard and never complaining. He raised four boys and Made so many sacrifices for us to succeed.

2) When you were drafted by the Buffalo Sabres, what were your emotions?

Was drafted in 2006 in the 5th round. It was one of the proudest and memorable moments to this day. Especially to be drafted by buffalo  having such rich history.

3) When you were excepted into Harvard, how did it feel?

I I was expected to hear by 2pm on a Friday I got in or not. I never received a phone call until 4pm, having someone tell me I was accepted. Just like the NHL draft, it was such a rewarding feeling for all the hard work and sacrifice that was made.

4) What is the greatest memory you've had as a hockey player?

Winning the Salisbury schools first ever New England championship. One of my brothers was on the team with me at the time which was great to share the experience with.

5) What was your favorite NHL team growing up?

Grew up in Montreal so hard not to say the Canadians

6) If you could meet any NHL player in the league (past and present), who would it be?

Would have to say Gordie Howe. Just a legend.

7)What did you major in while attending Harvard?

Sociology. Took a lot of different classes in different fields while I was there.

8) Do you know Bills quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick considering you both attended Harvard?

I don't know him but seen him at Harvard once in the summer training for the off season. He is obviously a legend there and think he visits when he can make the trip.

9) What are your interests outside of hockey?

I'm a big movie guy and I try to learn to play the guitar from my room mate.

10) What do you like best about living/being in Rochester/Buffalo?

The fans. Avid fans who are so compassionate about their hockey.

11) Do you like any other sports besides hockey?

I played soccer all my life even in prep school. Love the sport and I can't say I don't get excited for the world cup!


         12) You attended Harvard the same time as New York Knick Jeremy Lin, did you know him? If so how well did you know him?


 I took a class with him but didn't know him that we'll. The select few times we did hang out, he is a low key and quiet guy. Great person though.


We'd like to thank Mr. Biega for a great interview! Thanks Again Alex! Great pleasure working with you!

More Up Coming Interviews!

We have just comferimed two interviews! They are...

Current Swiss-A Leaguer and Formor NHLer J.P. Dumont

and

Current AHLer with the Rochester Americans and Sabres prospect Alex Biega!

Remember to sudmit your questions to us via email!

Jason Pominville

Both of these photos were signed at a signing with Jason Pomminville at Dave and Adams Card World

ENFORCERS TV SHOW: Rob Ray, Ruben Brown, Andrew Peters

We have met the members of Time Warner Cable's Sports Talk Show Enforcers multiple times! The Black and White pictures of Rob Ray and Andrew Peters, The picture of Peters at the Winter Classic and the very last picture of Rob Ray were all signed at a Sabres Alumni Apperance at Tully's Resturant in Amhurst NEw York. Both Rob and Andrew got a kick out of the picture thats tittled "Their Job" and each asked for a copy of the picture. The Regular Andrew Peters signed picture was signed at a signing at  Dave and Adams Card World. The Enforcers picture and Black and White Ruben Brown picture was signed at a taping of the show live at the Buffalo Auto Show!

Daniel Pallie

This photo was signed by Daniel Pallie at Dave and Adams Card World

Nathan Paetsch

I aquirred this signed photo of Nathan Paestch at a signing at Dave and Adams Card World!

Patrick Kaleta

I got this signed 8x10 of Kaleta at the Buffalo Sabres Party years ago at the Old Summit Mall!

Marc-Andre Gragnani

This 8x10 was signed by Gragnani at Dave and Adams Card World. Grags was very kind!

Paul Gaustad

Both of these signed pictures by the Goose were signed at signings at Dave And Adams Card World

Andrew Peters

I ran into to recentally retired Enforcer Andrew Peters after the Home Closer for the Buffalo Sabres Vs. The Toronto Maple Leafs! He was very kind as usual and signed this fake foam NHL Center Ice Puck!