By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The schedule says it’s only February, but Rochester Americans coach Seth Appert would like to believe Wednesday’s 3-1 victory over the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins was really a look into the future. One, because veteran defenseman Brandon Davidson was back in the lineup, and two, because the Amerks, who previously were winning only by means of their … [Read more...] about For Davidson and the Amerks, winning ugly never felt so good
Even in losing, Appert finds positives in how the Amerks are playing
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA If you simply look at wins and losses since the Christmas break ended, the Rochester Americans have been consistently inconsistent. Win one, lose one. Win one, lose one, Win one, lose one. Since Dec. 29, they’re 7-6-2-1. They haven’t won back-to-back games since Dec. 18-19. They had a chance to do so on Friday night but lost 5-2 on home ice to the … [Read more...] about Even in losing, Appert finds positives in how the Amerks are playing
Dell shows his true self in leading Amerks past Charlotte
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Aaron Dell is, Rochester Americans coach Seth Appert said, a proud man. Undrafted out of the University of North Dakota, Dell is now in his 10th season in pro hockey, having climbed his way from pro hockey’s lowest recognized league in 2012-13 – the Central Hockey League – to four seasons as Martin Jones’ backup with the NHL’s San Jose Sharks and … [Read more...] about Dell shows his true self in leading Amerks past Charlotte
Biro stays hot but Amerks fall to Utica; MacInnis injured
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Other than the final result, Rochester Americans coach Seth Appert had few complaints after Saturday evening’s 4-2 loss to the Utica Comets. Fabian Zetterlund scored three goals – including the game-breaker on a second-period power play – as the Comets extended their lead over the Amerks in the American Hockey League’s North Division to eight points … [Read more...] about Biro stays hot but Amerks fall to Utica; MacInnis injured
Even MacInnis had to smile after powering Amerks to victory
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA There are players who, when scoring a goal or celebrating a victory, can’t hide their enthusiasm. It’s just who they are. Take Jack Quinn, for instance. He looks like the happiest player on the face of the earth when he scores a goal. And then there is Ryan MacInnis. You’ll be hard-pressed to find anyone who exhibits less outward jubilation when the … [Read more...] about Even MacInnis had to smile after powering Amerks to victory