By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Unless the Rochester Americans can win in Syracuse on Saturday night, they can pretty much forget about hanging another divisional championship banner from the rafters. And considering the Crunch thumped the Amerks 6-1 Friday night — the worst loss on the ice of Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial this season — a victory would seem improbable. But … [Read more...] about Crunch thump Amerks as rivalry intensifies
Finally an Amerk, Tage Thompson delivers
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Tage Thompson finally played for the Rochester Americans on Friday night; emphasis on finally. The question: What took so long? This is a debut in red, white and blue that should have come five months ago, or four months ago, or three months ago; but certainly not this late, in the waning weeks of the regular season. He's here now, though, sliding … [Read more...] about Finally an Amerk, Tage Thompson delivers
Olofsson up, an OT loss; your Wednesday Amerks Six Pack
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA For the second consecutive game, the Rochester Americans faced a multi-goal deficit in the second period. For the second consecutive game, they rallied to force overtime. But unlike Sunday, when a 4-1 deficit turned into a 5-4 victory at Toronto, the Amerks (41-21-4-2) lost on home ice to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms 4-3. Here's your Wednesday … [Read more...] about Olofsson up, an OT loss; your Wednesday Amerks Six Pack
‘Nothing’ to like as Amerks lose; did someone say 3rd place?
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Remember when the Rochester Americans were sailing along in first place and confidently talking about the talent and potential they possessed? Well, they're still talking with confidence but they're no longer in first place. If they don't win at least once this weekend in Toronto, they won't even be in second. And if they play in Toronto on Saturday … [Read more...] about ‘Nothing’ to like as Amerks lose; did someone say 3rd place?
Another shutout for Wedgewood and the Amerks
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The Rochester Americans have been at or near the top of the American Hockey League's North Division all season. Their goalie is now climbing the AHL's statistical charts. Scott Wedgewood posted another shutout on Wednesday night, stopping 30 shots in a 3-0 victory over the Utica Comets at Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial. Winners of four … [Read more...] about Another shutout for Wedgewood and the Amerks