Kevin Oklobzija

By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA They had finished third in the American Hockey League’s North Division, needing a victory on the final day of the regular season just to avoid the mini-round, play-in series. And yet here the Rochester Americans are, heading to the Calder Cup conference finals for the first time in 19 years. The Toronto Marlies, meanwhile, romped to the North … [Read more...] about How sweep it is; Amerks rout Toronto, head to conference finals

By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA You can determine scoring prowess just by looking at the scoresheet, and a deep dive into statistics can give you an accurate measure of goaltending ability. It’s a little more difficult to quantify an intangible like resiliency, but there’s little question that the Rochester Americans have plenty of it. Unfazed when Toronto used a power play to tie … [Read more...] about Amerks offense too much for Marlies in Game 2

By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA After fighting off elimination three times to advance out of the Calder Cup North Division semifinals, the Rochester Americans are writing a different script this time. The visiting Amerks spotted the Toronto Marlies an early 1-0 lead, then rattled off four unanswered goals and held on for a 4-3 victory on Thursday night in Game 1 of the North Division … [Read more...] about Amerks jump ahead early, win Game 1 of division finals

By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The list of heroes ran deep for the Rochester Americans on Saturday night. Then again, how could it not? No winner-take-all playoff showdown has ever been won by just one player. Which is why the Amerks are moving on to the Calder Cup North Division finals. Their resiliency as a team, their undeniable resolve, has been a blossoming trait down the … [Read more...] about ‘The love of being Amerks’ a big reason why playoff run continues