Courtesy of Amerks.com Syracuse, N.Y. – The Rochester Americans (27-23-4-1) scored twice on the power-play but were doubled up by Syracuse Crunch (28-20-5-3) as they dropped a 4-2 decision Saturday at Upstate Medical University Arena. Despite the defeat, Rochester has earned a point in six of its last 10 games, going 4-4-2-0 over that span. The contest, which served … [Read more...] about Amerks doubled up in Syracuse
Biro’s five-point game leads Amerks past Hartford
Courtesy of Amerks.com Rochester, N.Y. – The Rochester Americans (27-22-4-1) erupted for four power-play goals and relied on a career-best five-point performance from Brandon Biro (1+4) to open the weekend with an 8-4 win over the Hartford Wolf Pack (24-23-3-7) Friday at The Blue Cross Arena. With its second straight eight-goal outing on home ice, Rochester improved … [Read more...] about Biro’s five-point game leads Amerks past Hartford
Gissendanner tops three in double figures; Irondequoit moves on to regional
CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. -- Faced with a three-game losing streak to end the regular season, Irondequoit Coach Chris Cardon realized that something needed to change. Shake up the starting lineup? Tweak the offensive or defensive philosophies? No, this required something more drastic. Cardon decided it was time to ditch the shirt and tie ensemble he has worn for … [Read more...] about Gissendanner tops three in double figures; Irondequoit moves on to regional
Gissendanner and VanKerkhove lead Irondequoit to A1 title
ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Quinn VanKerkhove and Xavier Gissendanner each scored 23 points to lead second-seeded Irondequoit to its third sectional title in seven years with 76-59 victory over No. 1 Greece Athena in Section V Class A1 action at Blue Cross Arena, Saturday evening. The title was the fourth in Coach Chris Cardon’s 37-year career at the helm of the Eagles. VIEW … [Read more...] about Gissendanner and VanKerkhove lead Irondequoit to A1 title
Amerks unable to hold lead in overtime loss to Laval
LAVAL QUEBEC – The Rochester Americans (26-21-4-1) built a 3-0 lead four minutes into the second period only to see the Laval Rocket (23-22-7-2) responded with four straight unanswered goals, including the game-winner with 2:53 gone in overtime, to escape with a 4-3 win in the second of back-to-back meetings between the two teams Friday at Place Bell. Despite the overtime … [Read more...] about Amerks unable to hold lead in overtime loss to Laval