By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Early in the game, during a promotional timeout, the Rochester Americans took a moment to pay tribute to Bridgeport Islanders winger Chris Terry, announcing that the 16th-year veteran was playing in his 899th AHL game. In doing so, he passed Amerks Hall of Famer Dick Gamble for 16th on the league’s all-time list. Terry then made sure he showed the … [Read more...] about Odd bounce, lack of timely saves doom Amerks
Penfield stuns Pittsford with 4th-quarter rally for 1st-ever sectional title
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Forever is a long time, especially when it comes to winning championships. Or, in the case of Penfield High School football, not winning. Since schools in Section V began competing for football titles, Penfield had never won. Never. As in forever without a trophy. Which is pretty much why they’ve never been anyone’s pick to win it all. Or to do … [Read more...] about Penfield stuns Pittsford with 4th-quarter rally for 1st-ever sectional title
Leone after pulling Levi in Amerks loss: ‘We need a save’
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The goal could have meant a whole lot more had the Rochester Americans been better as a team in first period, had goalie Devon Levi been able to make the saves that he’s expected to make. So while goal No. 1 in an Amerks sweater for Carson Meyer came in a 6-4 loss to the Belleville Senators on Wednesday night, it nonetheless had great meaning to the … [Read more...] about Leone after pulling Levi in Amerks loss: ‘We need a save’
The roar in RIT men’s hockey has been restored; winning streak hits 7
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA So that year of rebuilding for Rochester Institute of Technology’s men’s hockey team that everyone expected? Turns out it was a week, not a year. At least that’s how it seems after the Tigers on Saturday evening completed a weekend sweep of winless Mercyhurst at the Gene Polisseni Center and improved to 7-2. Christian Catalano, Simon Isabelle and … [Read more...] about The roar in RIT men’s hockey has been restored; winning streak hits 7
Despite depleted lineup, Kuntar, Metsa power Amerks past Penguins
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA He had played the previous two seasons with the Boston Bruins’ American Hockey League affiliate, the Providence Bruins, yet despite being a third-round draft pick in 2020, Trevor Kuntar found himself on the outside looking in over the summer. That’s when Rochester Americans coach Michael Leone called the Buffalo native and offered him a chance. Not a … [Read more...] about Despite depleted lineup, Kuntar, Metsa power Amerks past Penguins