By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA For the first time in 22 years, two members of the Rochester Americans were named to the American Hockey League’s All-Rookie Team. Speedy, high-scoring wingers JJ Peterka and Jack Quinn were among the three forwards named to the six-player team. It’s the first time two Amerks forwards have been selected to the same All-Rookie Team, which the AHL … [Read more...] about An Amerk rarity: Peterka, Quinn named to AHL All-Rookie Team
Big-league bound soon? Garcia’s 2-homer game keys Wings comeback victory
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The numbers already say Luis García is about ready to say goodbye to Triple-A. In 17 games for the Rochester Red Wings, the 21-year-old infielder is hitting .360 with nine extra-base hits and four home runs. His 27 hits lead all of minor league baseball. On Tuesday night, he belted a pair of two-run homers, the second of which broke an 8-8 tie in the … [Read more...] about Big-league bound soon? Garcia’s 2-homer game keys Wings comeback victory
Amerks squandered lead and maybe their playoff chances
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA From the perfect scenario to the worst scenario, all in a matter of one evening. The Rochester Americans opened a 2-0 lead in the first period, then gave up three unanswered goals in a span of just 2 minutes and 51 seconds and ended up 4-2 losers to the Cleveland Monsters on Saturday. So now, with just two games remaining after Saturday’s crushing … [Read more...] about Amerks squandered lead and maybe their playoff chances
Amerks win with a little shootout ‘Quinn-sanity’ from Quinn, Peterka, Routasalainen
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA They had gone through stretches of failure, of being unable to close out games and win close games. But with their playoff hopes in jeopardy in the penultimate week of the American Hockey League regular season, the Rochester Americans are rising to the occasion. Despite giving up two goals four minutes apart in the first eight minutes of the second … [Read more...] about Amerks win with a little shootout ‘Quinn-sanity’ from Quinn, Peterka, Routasalainen
Luukkonen stands tall as Amerks hold off Hartford
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA With the playoff pressure cranked up to high and any margin for error long gone for the Rochester Americans, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is showing he’s quite comfortable being the go-to guy in goal. This is the time of year when you learn a lot about a goaltender, too. Does he look confident in the crease? Is there an air about him when he makes saves? Do … [Read more...] about Luukkonen stands tall as Amerks hold off Hartford