By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Way back on opening night, Rochester Americans assistant coach Gord Dineen talked about how impressed he was with the skating abilities of rookie defenseman Jacob Bryson. But only over the past few weeks has Bryson really begun to show what he's capable of producing. It's amazing what a shot of confidence can do. Bryson continued his emergence on Friday … [Read more...] about Bryson lifts Amerks in overtime
Amerks learn why Belleville is the team to beat
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA If the Rochester Americans were realistically going to take a run at first place in the American Hockey League's North Division, then victory on Wednesday night was paramount. The Belleville Senators came to Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial with a seven-point lead over the second-place Amerks. They left with an eight-point lead — and left behind a … [Read more...] about Amerks learn why Belleville is the team to beat
Luukkonen’s last-minute heroics save Amerks
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Of the 6,769 fans, 40 players, two referees, two linesmen, plus the dozens of support personnel in Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial on late Sunday afternoon, all but three no doubt thought the Rochester Americans had just bungled sure victory in the final minute. "I'm sure it went through everybody's mind," Amerks coach Chris Taylor admitted. … [Read more...] about Luukkonen’s last-minute heroics save Amerks
Bogosian is an Amerk, sort of but not really
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA On the day Zach Bogosian cleared waivers and was officially assigned to the Rochester Americans, it isn't known if the veteran defenseman ever will report. Amerks coach Chris Taylor offered no insight on the Bogosian's status on Sunday evening, saying only that "it's up to Buffalo. I'm just worried about our team now." Bogosian, 29, no longer fits into the … [Read more...] about Bogosian is an Amerk, sort of but not really
Hamacher’s hatty leads RIT past Bentley
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA There are nights on the hockey rink that, no matter where you get the puck and no matter where the goalie might be, you're just not going to score. The incredible save, a defenseman slides in front, you hit the post. Jake Hamacher had a few of those nights this year. Afterward, he's told himself to stay positive, which is pretty much always his mantra. And … [Read more...] about Hamacher’s hatty leads RIT past Bentley