Buffalo Sabres' Jochen Hecht (55), of Germany, celebrates with Drew Stafford (21) after an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders' in Buffalo, N.Y., Friday, April 26, 2013. Buffalo won, 2-1.

Jochen Hecht is uniquely qualified to discuss what it’s like to be coached by Lindy Ruff. Ruff’s first stint as coach of the Buffalo Sabres began at the start of the 1997-98 season and lasted ...

Buffalo Sabres left wing Jochen Hecht announced his retirement following Friday night's 2-1 shootout victory over the New York Islanders.Hecht finished his career ranked 12th in franchise history ...

During the 2011-2012 season, when Hecht played in 67 games he only totaled 12 goals and 17 assists good for 29 points. This was coming off a 2010 year where Hecht notched 21 goals.

The Sports XchangeSabres’ Hecht retiresBuffalo Sabres forward Jochen Hecht said after Friday’s game that he is retiring from the NHL.The Sabres made the announcement on the team’s official ...

Buffalo Sabre forward Jochen Hecht lost part of his right ear after being struck in the side of the head with a puck Saturday night. “It’s not a pretty sight,” Sabre Coach Lindy Ruff said.

We told you recently about the Buffalo Sabres’ interest in bringing back veteran forward Jochen Hecht and today the team made it official. The team announced they signed the German-born centerman to a ...

Hecht will be going back to Germany%2C where he was born BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Sabres forward Jochen Hecht announced his retirement Friday night after the Sabres' 2-1 shootout victory ...

Buffalo Sabres forward Jochen Hecht announced his retirement Friday night after the Sabres' 2-1 shootout victory over the New York Islanders. The 35-year-old German is a 14-year veteran who spent ...

February 15, 2011 / 10:40 PM EST / AP MONTREAL (AP) - Jochen Hecht scored on Buffalo's 10th shootout attempt to give the Sabres a 3-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night.

Buffalo Sabres left wing Jochen Hecht could miss up to two weeks with a severely bruised right wrist. Hecht practiced Friday, but was limited to mostly skating. He jammed his wrist during Buffalo&#… ...

MONTREAL – Jochen Hecht scored on Buffalo's 10th shootout attempt to give the Sabres a 3-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night. Rookie goalie Jhonas Enroth stopped seven of Montreal ...