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[Dozerdog]

Doug Janik , Ryan Jorde, rookie Michael Ryan assigned to Rochester AHL
Posted by staff on Friday, September 26, 2003 - 05:55 PM GMT

The Buffalo Sabres announced today that three players have been assigned to the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League. Defensemen Doug Janik and Ryan Jorde, and rookie center Michael Ryan will join the team on Saturday.

This season will be Janik's third stink with Rochester . He registered three goals and 13 assists for 16 points in 75 games. The native of Agawam, Mass. also played in six games with the Sabres. Janik was the Sabres’ second-round selection (55th overall) in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft.

In 2002-03, Jorde notched two assists and 136 penalty minutes in 70 games. Jorde was Buffalo’s ninth-round selection (279th overall) in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft.

http://www.billszone.com/fanzone/showthread.php?s=&threadid=28187

[Dozerdog]

Amerks' Novotny finds new voice
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA
STAFF WRITER

JAMIE GERMANO staff photographer
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He hopes learning English, fresh style of play translates into success


(September 26, 2003) — BRIGHTON — General manager Darcy Regier admitted over the summer that if the Buffalo Sabres could go back in time, they very likely would not have brought Jiri Novotny into pro hockey last season.

While Novotny has great skills, he really wasn’t, at age 19, ready to play with the Rochester Americans in the American Hockey League.
http://www.democratandchronicle.com/sports/amerks/0926IP1TQS4_amerks26_amerks.shtml

[Myers57]

Novotney looks to be an exciting player in the future, just give him time to grow and mature.

[ILiveInHSBCArena]

I remember watch the Sabres Draft him... I was exicited.. and can't wait to see him when he finally gets up to the NHL

[Rhett4NHL]

Both Novotny and Ryan will be fun prospects to keep an eye on.