By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Somehow it just seems fitting that, on the final weekend of the regular season, that after 70 games have already been played, this 70th edition of the Rochester Americans still hasn’t clinched what so far has been an elusive playoff berth. This team has never really done things the easy way, so why wouldn’t their hopes of tearing open the invitation to … [Read more...] about Playoff berth still in jeopardy as Amerks lose to Cleveland
Amerks upend AHL-leading Providence on Costantini’s OT goal
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA It has long been a tradition in hockey that when you play your former team, you put up reward money on the dressing room white board for whoever scores the winning goal. Trevor Kuntar wouldn’t say how much Saturday evening’s 2-1 overtime victory by the Rochester Americans over the Providence Bruins cost him, other than to say “a lot. A lot.” He did, … [Read more...] about Amerks upend AHL-leading Providence on Costantini’s OT goal
Levi pulled early as Amerks lose to Belleville
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Even as the Rochester Americans have seen their roster stripped of talent by injuries along with the trade of their MVP, their status as a playoff team really has never been in serious jeopardy. A boatload of games in hand and the inability of the pursuing teams to do anything but tread water has allowed the Amerks to maintain a comfort zone. Until … [Read more...] about Levi pulled early as Amerks lose to Belleville
Legendary Amerks analyst Bednarski makes surprise visit to honor Stevens
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Don Stevens may have a lifetime of memories from broadcasting Rochester Americans games for the past 40 years, but the organization is making sure some of the most impactful moments are taking place this week. Stevens announced before the season that this would be his final year as the Voice of the Amerks. So on Friday night, his former broadcast … [Read more...] about Legendary Amerks analyst Bednarski makes surprise visit to honor Stevens
Critical turnover dooms Amerks in loss to Charlotte
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Wednesday’s 5-3 loss to the Charlotte Checkers provided a perfect example of where the Rochester Americans are as a team heading down the stretch. When they play the elite teams in the American Hockey League, and at 40-21-5 it could be argued the Checkers certainly are among the best, the Amerks simply can’t make glaring mistakes. They also need … [Read more...] about Critical turnover dooms Amerks in loss to Charlotte