By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA On a night when the Rochester Americans honored greats from the past, inducting Val James and Jason Pominville into the team’s Hall of Fame, the Amerks of today were just so-so. A 20-minute stretch of indifferent play allowed Charlotte to build a 3-0 lead, and the Checkers held off the Amerks furious third-period rally to win 4-2 on Friday in front of … [Read more...] about Current Amerks not good enough on Hall of Fame night
Hall of Famers James, Pominville have fond memories from time with Amerks
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Jason Pominville and Val James, players that made a lasting mark in Rochester Americans history, will be honored by the franchise on Friday night with enshrinement into the Amerks Hall of Fame. James, now 65, was one of the most feared players in the game in the 1980s, playing the role of enforcer in an era when fighting was almost as commonplace as … [Read more...] about Hall of Famers James, Pominville have fond memories from time with Amerks
Just down from Sabres, Hinostroza powers Amerks to victory
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Vinnie Hinostroza said he is just trying to make the most of a less-than-perfect situation. Having spent the 4 ½ seasons in the NHL, the 28-year-old forward joined the Rochester Americans for practice on Monday after clearing waivers last week. He made an immediate impact on Wednesday in what was his first AHL game since 2017-18. Hinostroza’s … [Read more...] about Just down from Sabres, Hinostroza powers Amerks to victory
Amerks overrun by Rocket forecheck
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Sometimes you play well and lose; it happens. It didn’t happen to the Rochester Americans on Wednesday night, however. They simply didn’t play well, and their just reward was a 5-2 loss. The Laval Rocket unleashed their usual all-out forechecking attack from the start and caught the Amerks sleeping, scoring twice in the first eight minutes to assume … [Read more...] about Amerks overrun by Rocket forecheck
Even with a hat trick, Amerks Jobst can’t celebrate as Marlies rally
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Mason Jobst had just taken the first-star curtain call, the reward for the first hat trick of his professional career, yet he seemed a bit unsure about how to feel. There obviously should have been jubilation for the fourth-year veteran forward. Not only did he score three goals, but he also surpassed his career high for goals in a season and ended a … [Read more...] about Even with a hat trick, Amerks Jobst can’t celebrate as Marlies rally