By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA In recent years, if the Rochester Americans were going to defeat the Syracuse Crunch, they were more than likely going to rely on skill to do so. Speed, precise passing and bullseye shooting from a stable of gifted offensive forwards often was the recipe for winning. That was then, this is now. A little offseason retooling added grit, snarl and power … [Read more...] about Tenacious Amerks show plenty of snarl in last-minute victory
A night to forget for the Amerks; ‘it felt like we were a PeeWee team’
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA When Michael Leone walks into the dressing room to address the Rochester Americans after a game, it’s rarely a good sign. “I usually don’t talk to the team,” the second-year head coach said of his post-game routine. He made an exception on Wednesday night following a no-show performance by pretty much everyone other than goalie Devon Levi in what … [Read more...] about A night to forget for the Amerks; ‘it felt like we were a PeeWee team’
Odd bounce, lack of timely saves doom Amerks
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’