By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA First it was just a speed bump when the Rochester Americans began to lose games with regularity back in January. Then it was a mini slump in early February; no reason for alarm. Then come the beginning of March, it was a real slump. Still, there was no reason for panic. After all, the rest of the American Hockey League's North Division was so far in … [Read more...] about Is there really an on/off switch for the Amerks? They sure hope so
Cornel continues rebound season as Amerks defeat Crunch
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA A year ago, it would have been difficult to foresee Eric Cornel some day skating for the Buffalo Sabres. As an American Hockey League rookie in 2016-17, he produced just 5 goals and 9 assists in 67 games. He didn't have a point in his final 13 games, from early March until the April 15 season finale. But if there is truth in the adage that those who … [Read more...] about Cornel continues rebound season as Amerks defeat Crunch
This time, the OT loser point was good for the Amerks
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Over the course of the season, there have been nights that Rochester Americans players left the rink muttering about how they let one get away. Like three weeks ago, when on back-to-back nights they couldn't beat the team with the worst record in the American Hockey League, the Binghamton Devils. Actually, it's a fairly lengthy list of … [Read more...] about This time, the OT loser point was good for the Amerks
RIT’s Powell signs tryout contract with Amerks
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Even though Rochester Institute of Technology was eliminated from the Atlantic Hockey playoffs last weekend, Myles Powell is still getting a chance to skate at Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial. Except it won't be in next weekend's AHA tournament. Instead, he has joined the Rochester Americans on an amateur tryout contract and could very well end up … [Read more...] about RIT’s Powell signs tryout contract with Amerks
Heartbreak for RIT seniors as season ends with loss to Sacred Heart
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The game was long over, the players had gone through the customary handshake line and the Rochester Institute of Technology Tigers had given the traditional salute to the Corner Crew and were solemnly filing down the runway to their dressing room. Chase Norrish lingered on the ice, however, as if to delay as long as possible the final walk down the … [Read more...] about Heartbreak for RIT seniors as season ends with loss to Sacred Heart