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Five-goal first period propels Amerks past Utica

October 17, 2025 by admin 1 Comment

Courtesy of Amerks.com Utica, NY – On the strength of seven different goal-scorers, the Rochester Americans (2-1-0-0) erased a 2-0 deficit in the opening period before erupting for seven straight unanswered goals on their way to a 7-4 victory over the Utica Comets (0-2-1-0) Friday night at Adirondack Bank Center. With the win, Rochester improved to 26-7-1-1 in the last 35 … [Read more...] about Five-goal first period propels Amerks past Utica

Spoelstra named 2025-28 USA Basketball Men’s National Team head coach

October 14, 2025 by admin Leave a Comment

Courtesy of USA Basketball COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (Oct. 14, 2025) - Erik Spoelstra has been named head coach of the USA Basketball Men’s National Team through 2028. Spoelstra, the head coach of the Miami Heat, was selected by USA Basketball’s Men’s National Team managing director Grant Hill and was approved by the USA Basketball Board of Directors.In addition to an … [Read more...] about Spoelstra named 2025-28 USA Basketball Men’s National Team head coach

Penn State announces change in football leadership

October 12, 2025 by admin Leave a Comment

Courtesy of GOPSUSports.com UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State has made a change in the leadership of its football program, Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Patrick Kraft announced today. Associate Head Coach Terry Smith will serve as interim head coach for the remainder of the season. Kraft will lead the national search for the next head coach. James … [Read more...] about Penn State announces change in football leadership

Amerks come up short in rematch with Marlies

October 11, 2025 by admin 1 Comment

Courtesy of Amerks.com Toronto, ON – The Rochester Americans (1-1-0-0) generated 33 shots, including 17 in the first period alone, but were only able to solve the Toronto Marlies (1-1-0-0) once in a 4-1 loss in Saturday’s rematch between the North Division rivals at Coca-Cola Coliseum. The two teams split the weekend series with each winning at home and each scoring four … [Read more...] about Amerks come up short in rematch with Marlies

Amerks broadcaster Don Stevens to retire following 2025-26 season

September 26, 2025 by admin 1 Comment

Courtesy of Amerks.com Rochester, N.Y. -- Don Stevens, the longtime Voice of the Rochester Americans and the longest tenured play-by-play broadcaster in the history of the American Hockey League, will return to the Blue Cross Arena press box named in his honor for one final season. Stevens will retire following the upcoming season, wrapping up a 40-year Hall of Fame … [Read more...] about Amerks broadcaster Don Stevens to retire following 2025-26 season

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