By TODD ETSHMAN ROCHESTER, N.Y. - It was a night of firsts for the Amerks on Military Appreciation Night at Blue Cross Arena. After a 4-2 victory over the Hartford Wolf Pack, it's the first time the Amerks have started a season 9-4-1-1 in years. It was the first time the Amerks have faced the Wolf Pack this season. It was the first game of the year for injured Amerk … [Read more...] about Amerks keep rolling
Amerks prevail in shootout with Bears
By TODD ETSHMAN ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- There was something for everyone at Blue Cross Arena on Friday night: fast skating, offensive play that led to a dozen goals, a few scraps and more. It ended in a 7-6 shootout victory for the home team, their second shootout win in three days. Even the defense played well, at times anyway, despite the scoreboard lighting up like a pinball … [Read more...] about Amerks prevail in shootout with Bears
Houston Stronger: Astros claim World Series
LOS ANGELES, CA-- George Springer hit a two-run home run, and the Houston Astros went on to defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers, 5-1 in the deciding game of the 2017 World Series. The victory clinched the organization's first World Series title in their 56-year franchise history. Lance McCullers Jr., Brad Peacock, Francisco Liriano, Chris Devenski and Charlie Morton combined to hold … [Read more...] about Houston Stronger: Astros claim World Series
Hill, Dodgers bullpen stifle Astros to force Game 7
LOS ANGELES, CA-- Rich Hill lasted four-and-two-thirds innings, allowing one run on four hits and one walk with five strikeouts, and the Los Angeles Dodgers went on to beat the Houston Astros. in Game 6 of the 2017 World Series. Dodger relievers Brandon Morrow, Tony Watson, Kenta Maeda and Kenley Jansen held the Astros scoreless in the final four-and-one-third innings, giving … [Read more...] about Hill, Dodgers bullpen stifle Astros to force Game 7
Bregman walks off wacky game
HOUSTON, TX-- Alex Bregman delivered a walk-off single in the bottom of the 10th inning, and the Houston Astros defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers, 13-12 putting the Astros one win away from their first World Series championship in franchise history. Jose Altuve, Carlos Correa and Yuli Gurriel combined for eight hits and 10 RBI for the Astros. The Astros hit five home runs … [Read more...] about Bregman walks off wacky game