By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA In each of the past three seasons, games in the final weekend of the American Hockey League season were monumental to the Rochester Americans. In April of 2022, they needed to win the finale to earn the final playoff spot in the North Division. The next year, they needed a victory to avoid the mini-round play-in series. And last year, they needed to win … [Read more...] about Amerks lose but reinforcements, including Kulich, have arrived for playoffs
With a ‘no bad habits’ mantra, Metsa, Amerks defeat Cleveland
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA They are locked into second place in the American Hockey League’s North Division standings, so this final week of the regular season has little meaning for the Rochester Americans. Thus, had they opted to switch on cruise control and coast through the final three games, it would have been understandable. A little down time after a six-month grind might … [Read more...] about With a ‘no bad habits’ mantra, Metsa, Amerks defeat Cleveland
Laval just too good for Amerks yet again
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA This was the one last big showdown before the Calder Cup playoffs begin, a chance for the Rochester Americans to make a statement against the team with the best record in the American Hockey League. “This is why you play hockey,” Amerks forward Graham Slaggert said. “You want to play best on best.” The Laval Rocket, however, showed why they’re No. 1 … [Read more...] about Laval just too good for Amerks yet again
Miller time for Amerks Hall of Fame; ‘I love you Rochester’
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The career accolades are seemingly endless for Ryan Miller. Vezina Trophy winner in 2010. First-team NHL All-Star in 2010. Second winningest American-born goalie in NHL history. Olympic silver medalist in 2010. Olympic MVP the same year. Hobey Baker Award winner as college hockey’s best player in 2001. Buffalo Sabres Hall of Fame in 2023. Sabres sweater … [Read more...] about Miller time for Amerks Hall of Fame; ‘I love you Rochester’
Even Levi can’t save the Amerks in loss to Belleville
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA On Monday, a day after Alexander Ovechkin broke Wayne Gretzky’s all-time NHL goals record, Budweiser Canada arranged special delivery of a commemorative Bud Zero can to Rochester Americans goalie Devon Levi. The 1 of 1 can, which emphasized the Zero in the brand name, paid tribute to the 28 goalies that have played against Alexander Ovechkin and never … [Read more...] about Even Levi can’t save the Amerks in loss to Belleville