By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The Rochester Americans modest three-game winning streak came to an abrupt end on Friday night when they were shut out 4-0 by goalie Isaac Poulter and the Utica Comets. The Comets ramped up the physicality and the Amerks weren’t able to counter, and when Ryan Scmeltzer and Joe Gambardella scored in a nine-minute stretch of the first and second periods, … [Read more...] about Offense sputters as Amerks blanked by Utica
Aiming to just be one of the boys, Levi enjoys his one-game stint with Amerks
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Devon Levi knew this trip to Rochester would be brief. The rookie goaltender would play in Saturday’s home game for the Rochester Americans against the Springfield Thunderbirds, then head back to Buffalo and accompany the Sabres on their three-game visit to California next week. But Levi didn’t want to be just some outsider joining the Amerks just so … [Read more...] about Aiming to just be one of the boys, Levi enjoys his one-game stint with Amerks
Comrie finding his game as Amerks blank Phantoms 6-0
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Eric Comrie is now in his ninth professional season, and over the previous two years filled the backup goaltending role with the NHL’s Winnipeg Jets and then the Buffalo Sabres. But despite a resume that shows better than 250 games of pro experience, he’s more than willing to keep learning after a New Year’s Day demotion by the Sabres. Which may be … [Read more...] about Comrie finding his game as Amerks blank Phantoms 6-0
Scarfone stars in RIT’s ‘unofficial’ shootout victory over St. Lawrence
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA In reality, the shootout that followed Saturday’s night’s scoreless overtime between Rochester Institute of Technology and St. Lawrence University had very little meaning. It meant nothing in terms of the official team records and meant nothing in the NCAA PairWise Rankings, the numbers-crunching system which determines at-large tournament bids. But … [Read more...] about Scarfone stars in RIT’s ‘unofficial’ shootout victory over St. Lawrence
Comrie shines, Jobst and Neuchev find the net as Amerks upend Cleveland
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Officially, Friday night’s promotion at the Rochester Americans game featured a winter hat giveaway. Unofficially, it was welcome night at Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial. The Amerks welcomed center Mason Jobst back to the scoresheet. They welcomed rookie left winger Viktor Neuchev to a prominent offensive role. And they welcomed goalie Eric … [Read more...] about Comrie shines, Jobst and Neuchev find the net as Amerks upend Cleveland