By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA It would be pretty easy to say goalie Devon Levi is the biggest reason the Rochester Americans have already hit the 30-win plateau. Going into the weekend, the second-year goaltender ranked second in the American Hockey League in goals-against average and seventh in save percentage. Chants of LEE-VI, LEE-VI have become a staple of Amerk games at Blue … [Read more...] about An AHL first for Levi: goalie pulled as Amerks lose to Laval
‘Terrible’ effort by Amerks results in loss to Crunch
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA On this Valentine’s Day of hockey, the Rochester Americans were definitely lovers, not fighters. Riding a six-game winning streak during which they used their high-powered offense to overwhelm opponents, the Amerks were given a stiff dose of reality by the Syracuse Crunch on Friday night. The Crunch were intent on discouraging the Amerks with their … [Read more...] about ‘Terrible’ effort by Amerks results in loss to Crunch
After ‘great’ All-Star experience, Levi plays like an All-Star as Amerks win
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA In the span of five days, Devon Levi flew to California, took part in two days of American Hockey League All-Star festivities, then flew back to Rochester to resume the regular season. That type of travel, combined with no practice time, always creates a little concern about sharpness upon return. While the Rochester Americans and Belleville Senators … [Read more...] about After ‘great’ All-Star experience, Levi plays like an All-Star as Amerks win
At 17-1, Hilton takes aim at Section V hockey glory
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA It was Senior Night for the Hilton Cadets at Lakeshore Hockey Arena on Tuesday evening, and each member of the Class of 2025 was recognized before the game. The players, in turn, paid tribute to those who have provided support throughout their time in hockey and also shared their favorite team memory. For all eight seniors, their most cherished … [Read more...] about At 17-1, Hilton takes aim at Section V hockey glory
Tullio finally scores, Rosen keeps scoring as Amerks win again
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The surprise on Friday night was not that Ty Tullio finally scored a goal for the Rochester Americans. It was that he didn’t faint when his shot zipped past goalie Brandon Halverson and hit the back of the net. Snake-bitten when he was on the ice and trying to do whatever he could in practice to prove he deserved an every-night spot in the lineup, … [Read more...] about Tullio finally scores, Rosen keeps scoring as Amerks win again