By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA He had been waiting more than seven weeks to play a game, what with an on-hold junior season, his not yet being ready to play in the NHL and COVID-19 quarantine protocols. So when Jack Quinn finally got on the ice on Thursday night with the Rochester Americans, he made sure it was well worth the wait. Quinn, the eighth overall pick in the 2020 NHL … [Read more...] about Quinn shows off skills as Amerks defeat Utica
Fogarty’s fluke OT goal provides victory for Amerks
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Sometimes, Steven Fogarty will admit, it is better to be lucky than good. Wednesday's night's abbreviated overtime period was proof, when Fogarty's goal provided a 4-3 victory for the Rochester Americans. About 85 seconds into the extra period, Fogarty found himself alone with the puck in the deep slot, only to be robbed by Syracuse Crunch goalie … [Read more...] about Fogarty’s fluke OT goal provides victory for Amerks
There was finally Amerks hockey again, strange as it was
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA It was odd to be sure, from the eerie emptiness of the arena to the players during the roster introduction pretending to acknowledge the applause of the fans who didn't exist. From the spray-bottle disinfecting of the boards, glass, benches and penalty boxes between periods to nothing but the sound of the fog horn after goals by the home team. But it … [Read more...] about There was finally Amerks hockey again, strange as it was
Twins end affiliation with Red Wings to move to St. Paul
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The Rochester Red Wings, assuming minor league baseball returns in 2021, will have a new parent team for just the fourth time in their 91 years of affiliated play. The Minnesota Twins informed Naomi Silver, president and CEO of Rochester Community Baseball, that, barring a drastic change of plans, they will be moving their Triple-A operations to St. … [Read more...] about Twins end affiliation with Red Wings to move to St. Paul
New Amerks coach Appert ready for challenge of development while winning
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA He had just been fired after 11 years at what had been a dream job, being the head coach at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. But before Seth Appert could really ask himself, "What now?", former Rochester Americans assistant coach John Wroblewski was providing an answer. Wroblewski, a head coach with the United States National Team Development Program (NTDP), … [Read more...] about New Amerks coach Appert ready for challenge of development while winning