By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA So here's a question. Can a leading candidate for Rochester Americans' Rob Zabelny Award as the unsung hero disqualify himself by becoming too "sung?" Colin Blackwell is sure trying to do just that. After five months of being most noticed for his passion, his willingness to hit, his desire to win and his relentless work ethic, the second-year … [Read more...] about Blackwell shines (again), Gill scores OT winner for Amerks
With playoffs just around the corner, Amerks lay an egg
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA With the start of the Calder Cup playoffs right around the corner, Friday's performance by the Rochester Americans wasn't exactly worthy of the post-season. It may not have been worthy of December. The Amerks gave up four second-period goals, including three in the first 4:11, and lost to the Belleville Senators 5-1 at Blue Cross Arena at the War … [Read more...] about With playoffs just around the corner, Amerks lay an egg
Blackwell sparks Amerks to OT victory
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The scoresheet says the winning play just 12 seconds into overtime on Friday night was a pass by Zach Redmond that sent Colin Blackwell away on a breakaway. It could quite easily have said Matt Ryan to Julio Jones, because this was a drop back, curl out of the pocket, and then fire over the defenders and down the middle to hit the receiver in … [Read more...] about Blackwell sparks Amerks to OT victory
At least the Amerks won’t meet Utica in round 1 of the playoffs
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA As the American Hockey League's regular season winds down and the Rochester Americans tune up for the playoffs, their final eight games will determine whether they open the Calder Cup playoffs against the Toronto Marlies or Syracuse Crunch. "Either one, I can't say we've played better or worse against them," defenseman Zach Redmond said. "You want to … [Read more...] about At least the Amerks won’t meet Utica in round 1 of the playoffs
Blackwell helps Amerks clinch playoff berth
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA They needed a little more time than perhaps should have been necessary, but the Rochester Americans are finally officially playoff bound. The Amerks clinched a berth on Saturday night by defeating the Springfield Thunderbirds 4-2 at Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial. Let the congratulatory handshakes, high-fives and toasts begin. "It's big, … [Read more...] about Blackwell helps Amerks clinch playoff berth