By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA For many top-flight NHL prospects, playing in the American Hockey League is just a stop along the way to the ultimate destination, a fulfillment of a necessary apprenticeship that in reality won't make or break a career. But Martin Biron, a first-round draft pick of the Buffalo Sabres, says it wasn't like that for him. He says playing for the Rochester … [Read more...] about Martin Biron headed into Amerks Hall of Fame
Guhle’s OT breakaway goal is proof he needs to join rush much more
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA You see the speed from Brendan Guhle and think, who can catch this guy? You see his zero-to-60 acceleration seemingly in just three or four strides and think, shouldn't he do this more often? You see him sense a free puck and open ice and then suddenly he's off on a breakaway barely a minute into overtime. And with the defense giving futile chase as … [Read more...] about Guhle’s OT breakaway goal is proof he needs to join rush much more
Ullmark, Smith headed to AHL All-Star Classic
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Goalie Linus Ullmark and rookie left winger C.J. Smith will represent the Rochester Americans in the AHL All-Star Classic Jan. 28-29 in Utica. Ullmark ranks third in the American Hockey League in save percentage (.926), fifth in goals-against average (2.33) and second in minutes played (1,361:56). The third-year goaltender also participated in the … [Read more...] about Ullmark, Smith headed to AHL All-Star Classic
Hudson, Lane selected for ECHL All-Star Game
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The ECHL All-Star Game will be played in Indianapolis but it will have a very Greece, N.Y., feel to it. Former Greece residents Phil Lane and Woody Hudson have been selected to play in the Jan. 15 game. Lane, 25, is tied for second in goals in the ECHL with 18. He has produced 18 goals, 11 assists and 29 points in 30 games for the Atlanta … [Read more...] about Hudson, Lane selected for ECHL All-Star Game
Paetsch cleared to return to practice with Amerks
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Nathan Paetsch, who has been on the injured list since Oct. 13, said he has been given medical clearance to resume practicing with the Rochester Americans on Tuesday. Whether Paetsch is ready to play in either home game on the weekend — at Friday against Greece native Stephen Gionta and the Bridgeport Sound Tigers and the Lehigh Valley Phantoms on … [Read more...] about Paetsch cleared to return to practice with Amerks