Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Canisius junior right-handed pitcher Matt Duffy became the 15th player in program history to be drafted on Monday as he was selected by the Boston Red Sox in the fourth round of the 2023 MLB Draft. Duffy is the first Golden Griffin to be selected since Tyler Smith was picked in the eighth round by the Los Angeles Angels in the … [Read more...] about Red Sox select Canisius Golden Griffin, Matt Duffy
Houser, Jobst and Warren return to Amerks on one-year deals
Courtesy of Amerks.com Rochester, N.Y. – Rochester Americans General Manager Jason Karmanos announced today that the team has re-signed forwards Mason Jobst and Brendan Warren and goaltender Michael Houser all to one-year American Hockey League contracts for the 2023-24 season. Jobst, 29, returns to the organization after spending the 2022-23 campaign in Rochester, where … [Read more...] about Houser, Jobst and Warren return to Amerks on one-year deals
Sabres bring back Davies on one-year deal
Courtesy of Amerks.com Rochester, N.Y. – The Buffalo Sabres announced today that the team has re-signed defenseman Jeremy Davies to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2023-24 season. Davies, 26, returns for his second season in the organization after scoring a career-high 11 goals and adding 12 assists for 23 points in 66 games with the Rochester … [Read more...] about Sabres bring back Davies on one-year deal
Peca joins New York Rangers as assistant coach
Courtesy of Amerks.com Rochester, N.Y. – Rochester Americans assistant coach Michael Peca has been named an assistant coach of the New York Rangers. Peca will work alongside newly appointed head coach Peter Lavoilette and his staff, which also includes former Buffalo Sabres head coach Phil Housley. “What an amazing two years,” said Peca. “What a … [Read more...] about Peca joins New York Rangers as assistant coach
Amerks legend Jody Gage to be inducted into New York State Hockey Hall of Fame
Courtesy of GoAmerks.com Rochester, N.Y. – The Rochester Americans are pleased to announce that Jody Gage, the franchise’s all-time leading scorer and three-time Calder Cup Champion, will be inducted into the New York State Hockey Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2023. Induction ceremonies are scheduled for 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 16 at the Hilton Hotel in Troy, … [Read more...] about Amerks legend Jody Gage to be inducted into New York State Hockey Hall of Fame