By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA When Rochester Americans coach Chris Taylor and his staff go through video of Friday night's game, they will assign far more demerits than they will gold stars. And yet, the Amerks still won, defeating the Toronto Marlies 5-4 by going a perfect 3-for-3 in the tiebreaker shootout. That's the best time for a coach not to like his team's overall … [Read more...] about Shootout prowess saves Rochester Americans vs. Toronto
RIT hockey’s top line ready for bullseye challenge
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA On the front of Erik Brown's hockey sweater it says RIT. On the back is a bullseye. That's the reward for finishing tied for second in the nation in goal-scoring as a junior in 2017-18. Brown and his returning linemates, center Gabe Valenzuela and winger Abbott Girduckis, are ready for the responsibility that comes with being the target as the … [Read more...] about RIT hockey’s top line ready for bullseye challenge
A six-pack of impressions from Amerks opening weekend
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Impressions from another loss by the Rochester Americans. Two games, two losses, both to the Charlotte Checkers. A 6-2 embarrassment on Friday followed by a 4-2 marginally competitive setback on Saturday night. An 0-2 start is the opposite of last year That doesn't mean things are really all that different, believe it or not. "Last year we won … [Read more...] about A six-pack of impressions from Amerks opening weekend
A season opener to forget for the Amerks
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA They talked about how this would be the season they'd take the next step, and maybe a giant one at that. They talked about the balance of experienced veterans and talented youth on defense. They talked about the depth of quality forwards. They talked about focus and pride and opportunity and potential. This Rochester Americans team talked about how … [Read more...] about A season opener to forget for the Amerks
Former Amerk now an AHL referee
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Former Rochester Americans winger Michael Duco will be back at Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial wearing a different uniform. All stripes. Duco will be one of the two referees in Saturday's Amerks game against the Charlotte Checkers. He made his professional officiating debut in Friday night's AHL game in Cleveland between the Monsters and … [Read more...] about Former Amerk now an AHL referee