By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Nearly 20 years have passed since the Rochester Americans have won a division title. But with Wednesday’s 3-1 victory over the Toronto Marlies, they’re moving closer to hanging a banner next to the one earned by the 2004-05 team. Jiri Kulich scored two more goals and goalie Devon Levi stopped 34 shots as the Amerks defeated the Toronto Marlies in … [Read more...] about Levi, Kulich carry Amerks into a tie for first place
Kulich scores 3, Rosen 2 as Amerks bounce Belleville
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Some nights, you can do a lot of things right and not find your name on the scoresheet. Just ask Rochester Americans center Jiri Kulich. On Friday night, in a 6-3 loss to the Belleville Senators, he fired a career-high 11 shots on goal and left Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial with no goals and no assists added to his season totals. Or ask Isak … [Read more...] about Kulich scores 3, Rosen 2 as Amerks bounce Belleville
Amerks fall to Belleville but still clinch a playoff berth
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Clinching a playoff berth is usually worthy of celebration, but it would have looked a little weird for the Rochester Americans to be sharing a toast or high-fiving on the ice of Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial after Friday’s 6-3 loss to the Belleville Senators. So, they instead somewhat passively saluted the accomplishment, knowing full well that … [Read more...] about Amerks fall to Belleville but still clinch a playoff berth
Tempers flare late as streaking Amerks rout Cleveland
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA After using a dominating first period to vault to a 4-1 lead in what became a never-in-doubt 6-1 blowout victory over the Cleveland Monsters on Wednesday night, the Rochester Americans find themselves tied for second place in the American Hockey League’s North Division with those same Monsters. All smiles, right? Not exactly, even after an eighth win … [Read more...] about Tempers flare late as streaking Amerks rout Cleveland
Wilkie, Scarfone leaving RIT through college hockey’s transfer portal
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA All-league selections Carter Wilkie and Tommy Scarfone, major components in Rochester Institute of Technology’s Atlantic Hockey championship and march into the NCAA Tournament, will play elsewhere next season. The RIT juniors have entered college hockey’s transfer portal with the intention of enhancing their chances to sign NHL contracts in the … [Read more...] about Wilkie, Scarfone leaving RIT through college hockey’s transfer portal